The London borough of Tower Hamlets incorporates some
1,525 streets.
Tower Hamlets at its widest point is 6.3 miles by
6 miles in length.
Tower Hamlets is the heart of London's East End and takes its name from the Tower of London, located within the borough's boundaries. The borough is dominated by the White Tower, built in the eleventh century and home to the crown jewels, royal armouries, yeoman warders and the famous ravens.
The Tower Bridge Experience brings to life more than 100 years of the Bridge's fascinating history with exciting animatronics and interactive displays. For shoppers, Tower Hamlets has a wealth of street markets including the century-old Sunday Flower Market at Columbia Road.