Whitechapel

Your All In London guide to Whitechapel

A large and built-up area of London located within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, Whitechapel is approximately three and a half miles out of the city centre. At the centre of Whitechapel is Whitechapel Road which was originally home to the small Chapel of St Mary.

During the 18th century, Whitechapel’s population expanded with more people moving from the surrounding rural areas to the inner city to take up industrial positions. Unfortunately, during this time Whitechapel saw considerable poverty and it has taken some time to shift this image. Today, it is mainly local professionals who reside in Whitechapel.

In the early part of the 20th century, Whitechapel was famously the home of the Elephant Man and there is now a museum about his life in the Royal London Hospital also located in Whitechapel.

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CrimeCon UK - Partnered by TRUE CRIME
London

Starts: 07/06/2025
Ends: 08/06/2025

CrimeCon London - Partnered by TRUE CRIME
Convene - 133 Houndsditch

Starts: 07/06/2025
Ends: 08/06/2025

SAW: Escape Experience
1 America Square

Starts: 12/04/2023
Ends: 30/04/2025

Baluji Interactions presents 'The Winter Solstice From Within'
Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London

Starts: 21/12/2024
Ends: 21/12/2024

Cluster Contemporary Jewellery Fair December 2024
Protein Studios

Starts: 13/12/2024
Ends: 18/12/2024

The Drawing Year 2024 End of Year Exhibition
19-22 Charlotte Road, London

Starts: 04/12/2024
Ends: 18/12/2024

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