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About Whitechapel

Whitechapel in East London connects easily via the A11 Whitechapel Road and A1210 Commercial Street from central London, or the A406 North Circular for longer journeys. This multicultural district, famous for its Bangladeshi community around Brick Lane, has evolved far beyond its Victorian notoriety. The original Whitechapel Bell Foundry cast both Big Ben and America's Liberty Bell before closing in 2017.

Where is Whitechapel on the map?

Whitechapel is in England, at 51.514, -0.066 - about 3 km east of Former Roman catholic diocese of London.

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Play a pub crawl round in Whitechapel

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Whitechapel. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Whitechapel9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Whitechapel?

The closest airport to Whitechapel is London City Airport, 10 km (about 21 min by car). Other airports nearby: London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport.

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