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About Whalebone

Whalebone forms part of outer London's eastern suburbs, sitting between Chadwell Heath and Dagenham. The A13 provides quick access to central London and Canary Wharf, whilst the M25 lies eight miles northeast for longer journeys. Most traffic involves London commutes and trips to nearby Lakeside shopping centre. The area's unusual name comes from an 18th-century mansion that once displayed whale ribs as gateposts.

Where is Whalebone on the map?

Whalebone is in England, at 51.568, 0.142 - about 17 km north of Abbey Wood.

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The closest airport to Whalebone is London Stansted Airport, 50 km (about 1 h 1 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Gatwick Airport, London Luton Airport.

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