Shadwell
Shadwell is an area in London, forming part of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Shadwell is located in the East End of London and is on the north bank of the River Thames between Wapping (to the west) and Limehouse (to the east) and is 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Charing Cross. This riverside location has meant the area's history and character have been shaped by the maritime trades.
| Shadwell | |
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Shadwell Basin Bridge | |
Shadwell Location within Greater London | |
| Population | 15,110 (2011 Census. Ward) |
| OS grid reference | TQ355805 |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | E1, E1W |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| UK Parliament | |
| London Assembly | |
Historically a hamlet of the Manor and Ancient Parish of Stepney, it became a parish in its own right in 1670. the area of the Hamlet and Parish included areas south of Cable Street including Shadwell Basin and the King Edward Memorial Park.
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