The former village of Hackney is at the heart of the east-London borough which takes its name. An historic village, it became a posh countryside address during the Tudor era, surrounded by the grand homes of aristocrats. But centuries later, when the railway rolled in, Hackney was ready for industrialisation and extensive house-building. Today, the re-named Hackney Central retains one ancient relic - a 13th Century tower surviving from the medieval St Augustine's Church. Hackney spreads itself out around Mare Street, and a little further beyond it to the north. This is a lively place bustling with bars, restaurants and exciting shopping, and home-buyers are flocking back to the Georgian and Victorian housing so prevalent in residential roads. The most famous part of the district, however, is Town Hall Square, the location of the old Grade II-listed town hall, various municipal amenities including a museum, and the celebrated Hackney Empire. This old music hall, built by the imaginative architect Frank Matcham in 1901, has presented some of the world's biggest stars during its lifetime as a concert venue, TV set, bingo hall and contemporary variety theatre. For those in search of space, meanwhile, the acres of London Fields are easily reached.
Attraction
Geffrye Museum
Hackney City Farm
Sutton House
Budget
City Inn Express Hotel *book online*
Care Home
Classes
Council
Pub and Bar
Crown
Empress of India
Prince Arthur
The Old Ship
Restaurant
Empress of India
Hackney Central
Prince Arthur
The Old Ship
School
Berger Primary School
Gayhurst Primary School
Hackney Free CofE Secondary School
Mandeville Primary School
Morningside Primary School
Nightingale Primary School
St John and St James CofE Primary School
Solicitor
BWF Solicitors
Cherith Solicitors
Harrison Morgan
Taxi
A1 Taxis
Dunston Taxis
Hackney Minibus Hire
Kwick Cars
Theatre
Sports Clubs
Hackney White Heat Basketball Club+F18 (Basketball)
Millwall Rugby Club (Rugby Union)
Shops
Burberry Factory Shop
Boots
Clarks
Silverfields Chemist Ltd
Clarks Healthcare
A G Price
Activities
Oscar Bravo CC(Cycling)
Places to Stay near Hackney
City Inn Express Hotel (0.50 miles)
City Inn Express Hotel is located in London, with easy transport links to the heart of the city.
This new hotel offers clean, furnished rooms that all come with TV and DVD ... More
Sacred Heart Lodge (0.77 miles)
Town Hall Hotel & Apartments (0.95 miles)
City View Hotel (1.34 miles)
The City View Hotel is a brand new Bed & Breakfast in the lively East End by Bethnal Green Tube Station. The Bed and Breakfast offers extremely good value for money ... More
Tommy Miahs' Raj Hotel (1.47 miles)
Tommy Miahs Raj Hotel is the newest addition to the Raj Empire. Located in trendy Islington the hotel is perfect for weekend and city breaks. The hotel has in Indian ... More
Beaumont Court (1.72 miles)
Queen Mary, University of London, offers visitors accommodation in the award winning Westfield Student Village at its Mile End Campus.
The bedrooms are arranged in flats of up to 6 rooms, all of which are ensuite, ... More | visit website
University of Westminster Alexander Fleming Hall of Residence (1.81 miles)
Located at the edge of the "Square Mile", the original City and the most historic part of London. Home to the financial district, St Paul?s Cathedral and the Law Courts. ... More | visit website
Hoxton Hotel (1.86 miles)
Grange Tower Bridge Hotel (1.87 miles)
Citystay Hotel (1.96 miles)
Offering quality en-suite accommodation at affordable prices, Hotel CityStay is a brand new budget hotel situated in Bow, London. The hotel has excellent transport links; central London is 10 minutes ... More
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