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The '''London Borough of Tower Hamlets''' is a London Borough, north of the Thames, covering much of the historic [[East End]]. It was created in 1965, replacing three Metropolitan Boroughs ([[Bethnal Green]], [[Poplar]] and [[Stepney]]). Notable landmarks include the Tower of London (which gave the Borough its name) and the modern Canary Wharf office complex on the Isle of Dogs. | The '''London Borough of Tower Hamlets''' is a London Borough, north of the Thames, covering much of the historic [[East End]]. It was created in 1965, replacing three Metropolitan Boroughs ([[Bethnal Green]], [[Poplar]] and [[Stepney]]). Notable landmarks include the Tower of London (which gave the Borough its name) and the modern Canary Wharf office complex on the Isle of Dogs. | ||
[[Rainbow Hamlets]] is the Tower Hamlets LGBT Community Forum. | |||
In April 2011 a planned East End Gay Pride was cancelled, but [[East London Pride]] went ahead in September. | |||
During 2011 the Council was involved in controversy with the local gay community about the possible closure of amateur strip nights at the [[White Swan, Commercial Road]]. | |||
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Revision as of 19:49, 18 August 2012
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is a London Borough, north of the Thames, covering much of the historic East End. It was created in 1965, replacing three Metropolitan Boroughs (Bethnal Green, Poplar and Stepney). Notable landmarks include the Tower of London (which gave the Borough its name) and the modern Canary Wharf office complex on the Isle of Dogs.
Rainbow Hamlets is the Tower Hamlets LGBT Community Forum.
In April 2011 a planned East End Gay Pride was cancelled, but East London Pride went ahead in September.
During 2011 the Council was involved in controversy with the local gay community about the possible closure of amateur strip nights at the White Swan, Commercial Road.