Stepney - Wikipedia
Stepney is an area in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in the East End of London. Stepney is no longer officially defined, and is usually used to refer to a relatively small area. However, for much of its history the place name was applied to a much larger manor and parish.
Top 10 London: Top Ten Things to See and Do in Stepney
Dec 3, 2019 · Stepney is a district in London with an interesting history. Also known as Stepney Green, this area is a part of East London that blew up during the 19 th Century as new residents flooded to London for work.
Stepney: Early Stepney - British History Online
Oct 19, 2024 · Stepney covered almost all the area between the suburbs of the City of London and the river Lea, the eastern boundary of Middlesex, until the early 14th century when the first of several daughter parishes was created.
Living in Stepney - A London Inheritance
Jul 18, 2021 · Living in Stepney provides a comparison with the City of Plymouth. Before the war, Stepney had a population almost as large as Plymouth, but occupied less than a fifth of the area of Plymouth. Proximity to the docks resulted in much damage through wartime bombing.
Stepney - Hidden London
By the 16th century, the episcopal manor of Stepney covered almost all of what became known as the East End. Following the growth of the Tudor navy and the mercantile marine, Stepney became a popular place of residence for seamen and retired naval officers.
Town and Village Guide - Stepney in Greater London - United ...
Stepney is a district located in the East End of London, England. It is situated in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and is bordered by Whitechapel, Limehouse, and Shadwell. The area has a rich history, dating back to the 10th century when it was known as Stibenhede.
Stepney - British History Online
Oct 26, 2024 · The parish of Stepney lies in the hundred of Ossulston: it is situated to the east of London, and comprises nearly the whole space between the Mile-end road and the river Thames, from Whitechapel to Bow; it extends also in some places to a considerable distance on the other side of the Mile-end road.