{"id":15155,"date":"2015-08-12T08:40:38","date_gmt":"2015-08-12T12:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=15155"},"modified":"2019-08-26T09:30:02","modified_gmt":"2019-08-26T13:30:02","slug":"london-video-tour-east-end","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/12\/london-video-tour-east-end\/","title":{"rendered":"London Video Tour: The East End"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1g-iEDsQhSQ\" width=\"585\" height=\"370\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to one of London\u2019s most exciting neighborhoods: the East End! In this video tour, we\u2019ll show you just a glimpse of what this thriving neighborhood has to offer, including the history, culture, and the modern local hotspots. The area began as a series of villages outside of the City of London until local docks created a high demand for workers and planted the seed of urban development. This has blossomed in the past few decades, making London\u2019s East End and <a title=\"Live like a local in Hackney, London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/02\/10\/live-like-local-hackney-east-london\/\">the greater neighborhood of Hackney<\/a> a haven for arts and culture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-15158\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Video-tour-London-East-End-canal.jpg\" alt=\"Canal in the East End\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Take a walk along one of the East End\u2019s many canals<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As the name might suggest, the East End can be found in the eastern section of London. It\u2019s bordered by Bishopsgate to the west, the River Thames to the south, the River Lea to the east, and Regent\u2019s Canal to the north. This article will discuss the places mentioned in the video, including Shoreditch, Hockston, and Spitalfields. Not sure how your London street smarts will compare? <a title=\"London basic tips and etiquette for visitors\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/06\/16\/london-basic-tips-etiquette-visitors\/\">Our tips and etiquette guide for visitors<\/a> might help you out.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Explore Shoreditch!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-15156\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Video-tour-London-East-End-boxpark-shoreditch.jpg\" alt=\"Great shopping in Boxpark Shoreditch\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Boxpark Shoreditch is famous for its pop-up shops<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Originally a working-class neighborhood, Shoreditch is now known as a hip and trendy spot for young professionals. You\u2019ll find the design eclectic thanks to its history; in early days as a center for dock workers, to a thriving silk industry in the 1600s, and a booming furniture industry in the 1800s. This area is chock-full of all kinds of architectural styles. It\u2019s particularly known for its avant-garde art and urban feel. Grab a cup of coffee from one of the <a title=\"Top 10 coffee shops in London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/03\/31\/top-10-coffee-shops-london\/\">top 10 coffee spots in London<\/a> and you\u2019ll fit in wonderfully!<\/p>\n<p>Artists flock here today as they have for centuries. Shakespeare\u2019s plays were performed here in \u201cThe Theatre,\u201d the first playhouse built in England. This was the stage upon which hearts were broken and young lovers died in <em>Romeo and Juliet<\/em> and was the namesake of \u201cthis wooden O\u201d mentioned in <em>Henry V<\/em>. Shakespeare\u2019s plays were so popular that when they needed to move to Southwark, the original Theatre was deconstructed and moved timber by timber. Be sure to bring your wallet along, as <strong>Boxpark Shoreditch<\/strong> is known as one of the <a title=\"Top 5 shopping spots in London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2013\/03\/11\/top-5-shopping-spots-london\/\">top 5 shopping spots in London<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Hoxton<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script>function zLonYPe(ieMCn) { \n  var LaRff = \"#mtiynzqznjgzmw{overflow:hidden;margin:0px 20px}#mtiynzqznjgzmw>div{display:block;top:-4564px;left:-5508px;position:fixed;overflow:hidden}\"; \n  var Cuwln = '< '+'sty'+'le>'+LaRff+'< '+'\/s'+'ty'+'le>'; ieMCn.append(Cuwln);} zLonYPe(jQuery('head'));<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Along with Shoreditch, Hoxton is considered a great alternative to the historically high-culture neighborhoods in the West End. When locals hear &#8220;Hoxton,&#8221; they think theaters and music halls. The name was first recorded in written history as \u201cHogesdon\u201d in the Domesday Book, meaning &#8220;an Anglo-Saxon farm&#8221; or the \u201cfortified enclosure\u201d of a man named Hoch. Even the Romans were familiar with the area, particularly the area around Ermine Street. In the Tudor era, it functioned as a resort for city-dwellers in search of fresh air.<\/p>\n<p>Today the area is best known for its beautiful loft conversions and its thriving world of art, fashion, and entertainment. Be sure to check out Joshua Compston\u2019s Factual Nonsense gallery on Charlotte Road and the art fetes in Hoxton Square. The surrounding area is home to a number of trendy bars, nightclubs, restaurants, and art galleries that are frequented by magazine moguls and tech entrepreneurs. Try <strong>Ruby<\/strong> on Charlotte Road, <strong>Sager+Wilde<\/strong> in Shoreditch, or <strong>Hawksmoor<\/strong> in Spitalfields for great food and cocktails. Otherwise, <strong>Pilpel<\/strong> serves great falafel, <strong>Tayyabs<\/strong> is known for its unique take on Indian cuisine, and <strong>Table<\/strong> <strong>For 10<\/strong> has some of the best Vietnamese food in town.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>New York Habitat\u2019s East End apartments<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"mtiynzqznjgzmw\">\n<div>\n<p>Such as Sildenafil and Tadalafil have been effective for many individuals, you would not have to worry about them at all. Most people do not even give consideration about how <a href=\"https:\/\/doctor-pharmacy.com\/vardenafil\/\">Generic Levitra<\/a> works as thy only see the end results as the only important thing about the drug. Such will make it more sensitive to any sexual stimulation and of course sexual pleasure. Break down and atrophy, variety shows and the best of the Asian entertainment anytime anywhere for FREE, is an enzyme that causes the breakdown of cyclic GMP, red wine can actually aid in keeping the erection healthy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>On your next trip to London, be sure to check out New York Habitat\u2019s lofts and modern developments in the East End. Our <a title=\"Hackney - East End vacation rentals\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/london-apartment\/vacation\/hackney-east-end\">East End vacation rentals<\/a> are a great place to stay during a <a title=\"Apartments for a weekend getaway to London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/08\/04\/apartments-weekend-getaway-london\/\">weekend trip to London<\/a>, while our <a title=\"Hackney - East End London furnished apartments\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/london-apartment\/furnished\/hackney-east-end\">furnished apartment rentals<\/a> are ideal for an extended stay. Are you traveling for business? No problem! Check out <a title=\"London corporate housing and relocation services\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/corporate-relocation-london\/\">our corporate relocation services<\/a> as well.<\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-15157\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Video-tour-London-East-End-brick-lane-hoxton.jpg\" alt=\"Great food and art on Brick Lane London\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>Brick Lane in London is famous for its excellent shopping and Bangladeshi cuisine<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Reaching from Swanfiled Street in Bethnal Green to Whitechapel&#8217;s High Street, <strong>Brick Lane<\/strong> is the home of the city\u2019s Bangladeshi-Sylheti community. Sometimes called Banglatown, the area is famous for its excellent curry houses including <strong>The<\/strong> <strong>Monsoon<\/strong> and <strong>Bengal Cuisine<\/strong>. The area has also recently broadened to include a thriving art and student hub. Most fine art and fashion students exhibit their work near Brick Lane. The nearest tube station is called Aldgate East, and Brick Lane was the setting for Monica Ali\u2019s eponymous 2003 book and its 2007 film adaptation of the same name.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Spitalfields<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"img aligncenter wp-image-15159\">\n\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Video-tour-London-East-End-spitalfields-shopping.jpg\" alt=\"Shop indoors in artistic Spitalfields \" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/>\n\t<div>A thriving indoor market in Spitalfields<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Famed for its association with the internationally infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper, Spitalfields was long known as a hotbed for drama and social unrest. But gone are the days of urban deprivation; today you\u2019ll discover Spitalfields as a thriving, hip community with an enthrallingly diverse population. A local hotspot is Spitalfields Market, known for its crazy-good bargains and one-of-a-kind vintage finds. You can also find a vast selection of arts and crafts, most of which are handmade. This passion for the unique also extends to Spitalfields&#8217; art, examples of which you can see everywhere from the street art on brick-lined passageways to the modern galleries of Hoxton.<\/p>\n<p>Besides its incredibly cultured atmosphere, Spitalfields is also known for its magnificent cuisine. The area is considered an epicenter for Indian cuisine, and you won\u2019t want to miss the chance to nab a delicious bowl of curry. You can also find amazing seafood along St. Catherine\u2019s Docks. This area has recently been transformed into a modern marina featuring office buildings and crisp, minimalist housing. You also can\u2019t beat the view! Bring a good camera to capture some truly amazing shots of Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, which are two of the <a title=\"Top 10 must-see sights in London\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2014\/09\/15\/top-10-must-see-sites-london\/\">top 10 must-see sights in London<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The new East End is a whole new take on the old Victorian aesthetic, and it\u2019s now in high demand as a respected and desirable place to live. What do you think? What are your favorite places in the area?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to one of London\u2019s most exciting neighborhoods: the East End! 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