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About Old Ford

Old Ford occupies a slice of East London where the River Lea historically provided crossing points between Essex and the capital. The A11 and A102 form the main routes through this Tower Hamlets district, with most visitors approaching via the A12 from the M25 through Bow interchange. Local connections include the A118 toward Stratford and westward links via Grove Road to Mile End, whilst approximately 10,900 public fast chargers serve the broader East London area. The district retains its name from the medieval cattle ford that once crossed the River Lea before permanent bridges replaced the shallow crossing.

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Old Ford is in England, at 51.536, -0.028 - about 6 km north of Cubitt Town.

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The closest airport to Old Ford is London City Airport, 9 km (about 18 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Heathrow Airport, London Stansted Airport.

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