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Why is it called Mile End?

DistrictHammersmith & CityCentral

Where the name comes from

From Middle English mile and ende, "the hamlet a mile away"; it lay on the London-to-Colchester road, now Mile End Road.

Worth knowing: During planning the name "Burdett Road" was considered and rejected in 1900.

Where it is

Bethnal GreenBow RoadBromley-by-BowMile EndStepney GreenWhitechapelSt Mary's (Whitechapel Road)Shadwell

See Mile End on the interactive map, 1863 to today

Next stations

At a glance

Opened
1902
Status
Open
Lines
District, Hammersmith & City, Central
Fare zone
2
Local authority
Tower Hamlets

Sources

Station list and dates: Wikipedia’s lists of London Underground stations, citing Douglas Rose and Cyril Harris. Line routes Powered by TfL Open Data.

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