St George in the East (parish) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St George in the East |
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 Cannon Street Road |
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 St George in the East
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| OS grid reference | TQ355805 |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | E1 E1W |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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St George in the East, historically known as Wapping-Stepney, is a former civil parish, and continuing (extant) Church of England parish, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, England. The place name is no longer widely used. The church, crypts and second floor outreach mission is open and holds regular services, as well as community organising and social justice campaigns.
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History
The parish was largely rural at the time of its creation, the main settlement a hamlet known as Wapping Stepney. The parish church of St George in the East was completed in 1729 by the Commission for Building Fifty New Churches.
Geography
Much of the northern boundary of the parish with Mile End Old Town ran alongside Commercial Road. In the west the boundary with Whitechapel fell just short of Back Church Lane. The parish of Wapping bordered it to the south, with Wapping forming a panhandle in the west, dividing it from St Botolph Without Aldgate. The parish of Shadwell was to the east, and the parishes of Wapping and Shadwell almost met, giving St George in the East only a narrow frontage to the River Thames of 53 feet (16 m).
Shadwell and St George's East railway station on the London and Blackwall was within the parish of St George, as was a large part of the London Docks, which have since been filled in. It included parts of the contemporary districts of Shadwell and Wapping.
Notable residents
- Lottie Collins, musical hall singer
- Ted "Kid" Lewis, former World Welterweight boxing champion
Images for kids
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St George's Vestry Hall
