What is Mile End famous for?

Mile End is in a part of London known as the East End and boasts an unusual landmark, the “Green Bridge” (known affectionately as the banana bridge, due to its yellow underside).

Why is Mile End called Mile End?

Mile End is recorded in 1288 as La Mile ende. It is formed from the Middle English ‘mile’ and ‘ende’ and means ‘the hamlet a mile away’. The mile distance was in relation to Aldgate in the City of London, reached by the London to Colchester road.

Is Mile End cool?

Located between Liverpool Street and Stratford, Mile End is fast becoming one of the most desirable places to live in East London. Its streets and squares boast wonderful Georgian and Victorian properties.

What can you climb in London?

London’s climbing walls

Ben Grubb: 2016. Castle Climbing Centre.
Westway Climbing Centre. There are 120 lines and 350 routes to explore at Westway’s impressive climbing centre.
The Arch Climbing Wall.
Vauxwall Climbing Centre.
Lee Howell.
Mile End Climbing Wall.

Did Oliver Cromwell live in Stepney?

Note: The ‘Mercers’ Great Place’ to the west of St Dunstan’s Church was Cromwell’s home in Tudor Stepney.

How fit do you need to be to climb the O2?

How fit do you need to be to climb O2 Arena, London? You need to be moderately fit to climb the O2 arena. The maximum weight limit is 130kg.

Is it hard to climb the O2?

The climb is slip into 6 sections, 3 going up and 3 going down. The start of the climb is the most difficult as its the steepest at 30°. While it may look difficult, it’s actually not much harder than walking up a hill.

What tube goes to Mile End?

Mile End tube station. Mile End is a London Underground station in Mile End, London. It is served by the Hammersmith & City, District and Central lines.

What is the postcode for Mile End?

5031Mile End / Postal code

What zone is Mile End London?

Zone 2
It is in Travelcard Zone 2.