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About Bow, Greater London

Bow occupies a strategic position in Tower Hamlets between the Olympic Park and Canary Wharf, easily reached via the A11 from central London or the A12 from the M25. The notorious Bow Roundabout handles traffic from multiple major routes but expect delays during rush hours. The area has been transformed since 2012, blending new developments with Victorian housing. The rebuilt St Mary-le-Bow church houses the famous Bow Bells that once determined true Cockney heritage.

Where is Bow, Greater London on the map?

Bow, Greater London is in England, at 51.526, -0.017 - about 5 km north of Cubitt Town.

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What is the closest airport to Bow, Greater London?

The closest airport to Bow, Greater London is London City Airport, 9 km (about 17 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Stansted Airport, London Heathrow Airport.

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