Mile End is a distinct area within the Borough of Tower Hamlets in London’s East End, with Bow to its eastern side and beyond that the site of the 2012 Olympics, in whose halo it certainly sits. What is now a fairly central location was of course in past times a country area, a hamlet known to exist on the site in the Middle Ages. Indeed it only became a part of the metropolis in administrative terms as late as 1855. The most glorious moment in the district’s history came during the Peasants’ Rebellion, when Richard II met the rebels there and came to an agreement with them (soon reneged on). In the later Victorian era The Queen’s Hall was built here, its facilities partly cultural and educational (the roots of Queen Mary College) and part leisure resource. Queen Mary College was formed in 1934, and has developed into a significant research-led university, which has a large campus in Mile End. The first V1 ‘doodlebug’ fell on Mile End with horrific consequences, though some good eventually came from the blitz in that bombsites were used to create Mile End Park, an area of importance for the community: it was here Rachel Whiteread showed her fascinating ‘House’ sculpture, sadly soon demolished; and where the innovative Green Bridge now stands.
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Places to Stay near Mile End
Beaumont Court (0.15 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
London Docklands City Apartments (0.78 miles)
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Set in the vibrant, sophisticated docklands area of Limehouse, these luxurious contemporary apartments are just a short walk from one of London's finest riverside locations. The City ... More
City View Hotel (0.79 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
Citystay Hotel (0.80 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
Town Hall Hotel & Apartments (0.86 miles)
Hotel Kings Arms Guesthouse (0.88 miles)
The Kings Arms Guest House is a Victorian heritage completely refurbished budget property, managed by experienced, helpful and friendly staff at reception which is 24 hours open. The rooms serviced ... More
The Royal Foundation Of St Katharine (0.90 miles)
Grange Tower Bridge Hotel (0.94 miles)
Old School Apartment (1.01 miles)
Holiday Inn London Commercial Road (1.08 miles)
Those looking for a place to stay in London should look no further than the Holiday Inn London - Commercial Road hotel. This newly built hotel is located in the heart of cosmopolitan East London ... More | visit website
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