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London Borough of Hackney. (2022) The London Borough of Hackney ( / ˈhækni / ⓘ HAK-nee) is a London borough in Inner London, England. The historical and administrative heart of Hackney is Mare Street, which lies 5 miles (8 km) north-east of Charing Cross. The borough is named after Hackney, its principal district.
The St Augustine Tower is present in the coat of arms of the London Borough of Hackney, showing its symbolism and importance to the area. The Tower is impressive, and a visit to Hackney’s oldest remaining building is essential if you’re a history buff. The tower is open to the public on the final Sunday of every month between 2 and 4:30pm.
4. St. John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens. Next door to St Augustine’s Tower lie the St. John at Hackney Churchyard Gardens. A former graveyard, this park is still dotted with tombs, and weathered headstones are stacked five deep along the outer walls. There’s a genuine sense of history—not to mention beauty—here.
Nov 7, 2012 · This group has been set up specifically to enable people to swap memories of their childhood in Hackney around the 1940's - 1970's. Have a bloody good laugh of our time during that period because no one else would be able to understand and for a general chit chat - catching up with old friends, long lost relations & neighbours. Private.
London’s first horseless cabs were powered by electricity. They were called Berseys, after Walter C. Bersey, who designed them. 25 were introduced in August 1897. Unfortunately, they proved costly and unreliable and there were a number of accidents, including one fatality. They were withdrawn by 1900.
Welcome to Hackney Picturehouse Dabbers Social Bingo has arrived at Hackney Picturehouse! Following four successful years in Aldgate, ruling the roost as the most riotous bingo venue in town, we're delighted to announce that Dabbers Social Bingo has now opened its second venue - right inside our cinema.
