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About Ratcliff

Ratcliff forms part of Tower Hamlets in East London's historic docklands, positioned along the Thames between Limehouse and Shadwell. Drivers access the area via the A1203 (The Highway) running east-west, with connections from the A13 and A200. Popular routes include short hops to Canary Wharf and central London via Tower Bridge, whilst longer journeys typically use the M25/A13 corridor. The notorious Ratcliff Highway was once considered London's most dangerous street, featuring in De Quincey's famous murder essays.

Where is Ratcliff on the map?

Ratcliff is in England, at 51.512, -0.044 - about 4 km north-west of Cubitt Town.

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The closest airport to Ratcliff is London City Airport, 8 km (about 17 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport.

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