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- Sunday, 30 November 2025
Interesting Information about Towerhamlets

Tower Hamlets, located in the heart of London, is a vibrant borough known for its rich cultural diversity and historical significance. This area is home to a ... - Source

17 Oct 2025 — Tower Hill rises from the north bank of the River Thames. It reaches a height of about 14.5 meters (48 feet). This land was once part of the " ... - Source

1. The first moat, built by William the Conqueror, was more of a defensive ditch · 2. The moat we see today is the same basic shape as it was in 1270 when Edward ... - Source

A Tower Hamlets library card. That's my fun London fact. You can visit the tower of London for £1. if you live in Tower Hamlets. - Source

The Tower of London Was London's First Zoo ... Before the Tower became a prison for humans, it was a prison for animals in the form of London's first zoo. Known ... - Source

The borough was formed in 1965, and took this historic name, through amalgamation of the former metropolitan boroughs of Bethnal Green, Poplar and Stepney. - Source

Tower Hamlets includes one of the highest Muslim populations in the country and has an established British Bangladeshi and Pakistani business and residential ... - Source

30 Apr 2025 — Quick Facts · Established: 1965 (merger of Stepney, Bethnal Green, and Poplar) · Location: East London, bordering City of London, Hackney, Newham, ... - Source

Tower Hamlets is packed with free things to do — and hardly anyone talks about it. This summer, I made it my mission to explore as many of ... - Source

The main ethnic group is Bangladeshi, representing 35% of the population. On average, 4% of the population in London belong to the Bangladeshi ethnic group. - Source

The name Tower Hamlets was used in the 16th Century to refer to the hamlets (small settlements) east of the Tower of London. - Source

Top Tower Bridge facts · The final design was chosen out of 50 options · It took 8 years to build the bridge · The bridge was opened by the Royal Family · The ... - Source

23 Dec 2019 — Tower Hamlets has the capital's highest level of child poverty, at 43%. This is despite hosting many of highest-paid people in the world. - Source

London Borough of Tower Hamlets ; Ethnicity · Leadership · Mayor ; 51.4% White (42.9% White British, 1.9% Irish, 6.6% white other) 36.6% South Asian 6.5% Black ... - Source

makes Tower Hamlets one of the most popular places to live, work, study and play. Some interesting facts: • More than 137 languages are spoken here in Tower ... - Source

1. The first moat, built by William the Conqueror, was more of a defensive ditch · 2. The moat we see today is the same basic shape as it was in 1270 when Edward ... - Source

The crests on top of our Towers are almost 63m above road level and are gilded with gold, and the length of central span between the Towers is almost 66m. - Source

It also has the highest number of typhoid cases in the whole of Europe ! It doesn't help that the majority of people who live there have been ... - Source

The church of St John the Baptist once stood on this site ; a medieval church which burned down in the Great Fire of 1666. It wasn't rebuilt, but ... - Source

1 Nov 2017 — The London Borough of Tower Hamlets came into being in 1965, a merger of the former metropolitan boroughs of Bethnal Green, Poplar and Stepney. - Source

- Sunday, 26 October 2025
Send Flowers Online with Flower Delivery by Towerhamlets Florist Works, your connection to local florists!

Ordering flowers online from Towerhamlets Florist Works is simple and since we only use local florists to deliver our flowers you can expect quality and artistry only found in Towerhamlets. When looking to buy gifts and flowers for weddings, funerals, new babies or your favourite occasion we have the right roses, gift baskets, bouquets and flowering plants for you. Only quality flowers from the gifted local florists who create your order to fit your occasion. Surprise your special person with original flowers and arrangements from Towerhamlets Florist Works.

Great Customer Service with Local Flower Delivery We offer Same-day flower delivery Monday through Saturday, during any season. For same-day delivery, place your order by 2:00 pm Monday-Friday, and 12 PM on Saturday . Our knowledgeable customer service is ready to help you with your flower order. For Birthdays, Weddings or sending flowers just because you want to show someone you care, we can help please call 1800 507 043 or us our simple user friendly online flower shopping cart. We take pride in being a small part of so many wonderful occasions, weddings, babies, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, and we strive to make every flower order perfect, and that perfection can only come from a local florist in Towerhamlets, who cares about the community and the people in it.

For funeral flowers and sympathy gifts, our Advisors are can assist you in that difficult time at 1800 507 043.