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London Borough of Hackney
Hackney
Shown within Greater London
Geography
Status London borough
Area
— Total		 Ranked 349th
19.06 km²
ONS code 00AM
Admin HQ Mare Street, Hackney
Demographics
Population
— Total (2005 est.)
— Density		 Ranked 64th (of 354)
207,700
10,897 / km²
Ethnicity 59.4% White
44.1% British
3.1% Irish
12.2% non-British
24.7% African-Caribbean
8.6% South Asian
4.2% Mixed Race
1.2% Chinese
Politics
Leadership Mayor & Cabinet
Mayor Jules Pipe
Executive Labour
MPs Diane Abbott
Meg Hillier
London Assembly
— Member		 North East
Jennette Arnold
Coat of Arms
Arms of Hackney London Borough Council
Official website LB Hackney

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Borough of contrasts

Of the UK's almost 500 local authority areas, Hackney is one of a small number which has a profile in rest of the UK. This has been the result of extensive coverage in the national media over a period of years stretching from the mid-1980s to the early 2000s. It has served as the case study for most of the major political and public policy issues of this period: immigration, education, child protection, housing, urban regeneration, gentrification, crime and disorder. While not all of the coverage has portrayed a negative image of the borough, especially regarding urban regeneration, the majority has done so.


This has led to a national perception which can be at odds with the changing realities of the borough. So while Hackney is known as being one of the poorest and most crime-affected London boroughs, Hackney Police and Council achieved the biggest drop in crime across the whole of London in the four years up to 2007 (28% reduction). In addition, this perception has tended to mask the considerable contrasts in the borough with negative perceptions and coverage being related to Hackney, while positive perceptions and coverage being related to parts of the borough such as Hoxton and Shoreditch or Stoke Newington.


The south western tip of the borough is adjacent to the City and close to the Broadgate development. In this area some office development has taken place within the borough boundary. Also in the south west is Hoxton and Shoreditch which are central to the London arts scene and home to numerous clubs, bars, shops and restaurants, much of which is centred on Hoxton Square. The development of Shoreditch and Hoxton caused land value to increase in the area such that developers looked to other parts of the borough for development. Much of Hackney is inner-city in character and in places like Dalston large housing estates now sit side-by-side with gated communities. The City of London is a geographically-small city within Greater London, England. ... The Broadgate site features several works of public art, the largest of which is Richard Serras 55 ft high, free standing sculpture, Fulcrum 1987. ... Hoxton Square. ... Shoreditch Town Hall Shoreditch is a place in the London Borough of Hackney. ... The defining moment for the contemporary London arts scene was Freeze, the 1988 warehouse exhibition organised by Damien Hirst. ... The square is popular in the summer. ... Dalston, looking south towards The City. ... De Beauvoir Estate, De Beauvoir Town, East London The council house is a form of public housing found in the United Kingdom. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


The centre of Hackney is known as Hackney Central - to distinguish it from the Borough, the 1930s town hall is situated here. Adjacent to the town hall is the Hackney Empire, Ocean music venue and a modern library block, also housing the Learning Trust and the council museum. South Hackney abuts Victoria Park (which is in neighbouring Tower Hamlets) and terraced Victorian and Edwardian housing stock has survived in the area. The Hackney Empire is one of the oldest surviving music halls in Britain. ... Hackney Empire The Hackney Empire is a theatre on Mare Street, Hackney. ... South Hackney is a district in the London Borough of Hackney situated 4 miles (6. ... The Bathing Pond in Victoria Park. ... The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is a London borough to the east of the City of London and north of the River Thames in East London. ...

Springfield Marina, River Lee (2004)
Springfield Marina, River Lee (2004)

To the north of the borough is Clapton, Stamford Hill and Stoke Newington. To the east is the large open space of the Hackney Marshes and the districts of Hackney Wick and Homerton. There is some declining light industry around the River Lea (the eastern boundary) and land is planned to be re-used for the 2012 Summer Olympics, making the area one of the Host Boroughs for the games. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 68 pixels Full resolution (3553 × 300 pixel, file size: 375 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): London Borough of Hackney River... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 68 pixels Full resolution (3553 × 300 pixel, file size: 375 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): London Borough of Hackney River... Upper Clapton is a place in the London Borough of Hackney. ... Stamford Hill is a place in the north of the London Borough of Hackney, near the border with Haringey. ... The Castle Climbing Centre, once the main Water Board pumping station. ... Hackney Marshes holds the world record for the highest number (88) of full-sized football pitches in one place. ... Hackney Wick is an area in the London Borough of Hackney in East London. ... Hackney Hospital, August 2005. ... This article is not about the River Lee that flows through Cork, in the Republic of Ireland; see River Lee (Ireland). ... The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad, will be held in London, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012. ...


In October 2006, a Channel 4 survey programmes 'The Best and Worst places to live in the UK', claimed Hackney to be the worst place to live in the UK.[1] In response, Jules Pipe elected Mayor of Hackney stated "Of course Hackney has problems, as do all inner city boroughs, but it is an amazing place to live. It is diverse and exciting with fantastic architecture, a vibrant arts and cultural scene, and a bright future as an Olympic borough.". He went on to point out that the same production team had also made programmes boosting Hackney as a place to invest in property.[2] In January 2007, the House Price Index, released by the UK Land Registry showed the later view to prevail, with Hackney putting on the third highest increase (14.6%) in property values within London during 2006.[3] It has been suggested that Channel Four Television Corporation be merged into this article or section. ... Jules Pipe is the first directly-elected mayor of the London Borough of Hackney. ...


There are 1,300 listed buildings in Hackney, including the iconic grade II* Hackney Empire, Tudor Sutton House, and the grade I medieval St Augustine's tower. The Borough contains 25 conservation areas including Clapton Square, and many urban open-spaces including Clapton Common and Clissold Park. Conservation areas also protect large areas of Georgian and Victorian housing, and areas of industrial heritage.[4] Buckingham Palace, a Grade I listed building. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Sutton House, the oldest house in Hackney. ... St Augustines Tower stands in St Johns Church Gardens, in Hackney Central, London, England, just off the southern end of the Narrow Way. ... A conservation area is a tract of land that has been awarded protected status in order to ensure that natural features or biota are safeguarded. ... The Clapton Square Conservation Area, Hackney, was designated in 1969 and extended in 1991 & 2000. ... The London Borough of Hackney, one of the inner London boroughs, has a range of open spaces within its boundaries, providing the green lungs for leisure activities. ... Clissold Park is a popular community park located in Stoke Newington within the London Borough of Hackney. ... Queen Victoria (shown here on the morning of her Ascension to the Throne, 20 June 1837) gave her name to the historic era The Victorian era of the United Kingdom marked the height of the British Industrial Revolution and the apex of the British Empire. ...

St Augustine's Tower. Dating back to the 13th century, this is Hackney's oldest building. It is all that remains of the original medieval parish church, which was demolished in the late 18th century (September 2005)
St Augustine's Tower. Dating back to the 13th century, this is Hackney's oldest building. It is all that remains of the original medieval parish church, which was demolished in the late 18th century (September 2005)

Image File history File links Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixels Full resolution (640 × 853 pixel, file size: 188 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) St Augustines Tower, Hackney Central, London. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixels Full resolution (640 × 853 pixel, file size: 188 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) St Augustines Tower, Hackney Central, London. ... St Augustines Tower stands in St Johns Church Gardens, in Hackney Central, London, England, just off the southern end of the Narrow Way. ...

History

The borough was formed in 1965 from the area of the former metropolitan boroughs of Hackney, Shoreditch and Stoke Newington. The new council adopted elements of its constituents in the new coat of arms; Shoreditch by three bells from Shoreditch Church (recalled in the rhyme Oranges and Lemons), Stoke Newington by two trees bearing fruit, and Hackney by the eight pointed cross of the principal landowners of the parish in the middle-ages, the Order of St John of Jerusalem. The shield is surmounted by a representation of St Augustine's Tower, the remains of Hackney's former parish church. The motto is Justitia turris nostra, translated as Being fair is what makes us strong[5]. The Queen's portrait hangs in the council chamber, wearing the robes of the Order of St John of Jerusalem. 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... A metropolitan borough (or metropolitan district) is a type of local government district in England, covering urban areas within metropolitan counties. ... The Metropolitan Borough of Hackney was a metropolitan borough of the County of London from 1899 to 1965. ... The Metropolitan Borough of Shoreditch was a metropolitan borough of the County of London between 1899 and 1965, when it was merged with others to form the London Borough of Hackney. ... The Metropolitan Borough of Stoke Newington was a metropolitan borough in the County of London between 1899 and 1965 when it became part of the London Borough of Hackney. ... St Leonards, Shoreditch is a church in Shoreditch just outside the City of London. ... Oranges and Lemons is an English nursery rhyme which refers to the bells of several churches, all within or close to the City of London. ... Hackney was an ancient parish in the county of Middlesex. ... This page deals with the order after its revival in the 19th century. ... Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor; born 21 April 1926) is Queen of sixteen sovereign states, holding each crown and title equally. ...


Individual parts of the borough have a rich history. The Roman road, Ermine Street forms the western edge of the borough. Much of the rest of the land was covered with open oak and hazel woodlands, with marshland around the rivers and streams that crossed the area. Hackney lay in the Catevallauni tribal territory[6]. The eastern boundary of the borough is formed by the River Lee. This was an ancient boundary between pre-Roman tribes, and in the Roman era, was tidal as far as Hackney Wick and continued as the boundary between the historic counties of Middlesex and Essex. Principal sites in Roman Britain Roman Britain refers to those parts of the island of Great Britain controlled by the Roman Empire between 43 and 410. ... Roman Britain, with Ermine Street highlighted Ermine Street should not be confused with Ermin Street, the road from Silchester to Gloucester. ... Bow Creek (tidal) meets the Limehouse Cut (canal) with a view of Londons Docklands The River Lee or River Lea (both spellings are in general use) is a river in England. ... Hackney Wick is an area in the London Borough of Hackney in East London. ... The traditional counties of England are historic subdivisions of the country into around 40 regions. ... The Middlesex Guildhall at Westminster Middlesex is one of the 39 historic counties of England and was the second smallest (after Rutland). ... Essex is a county in the East of England. ...


In the Tudor period the lands of the religious order were seized and Hackney became a retreat for nobility around Hackney Central and Homerton, including Henry VIII's palace by the Lee Bridge roundabout, where Brooke House School stands today[7]. Sutton House, on Homerton High Street, is the oldest surviving dwelling in Hackney, originally built as Bryck Place for Tudor diplomat Sir Ralph Sadleir in 1535. Allegory of the Tudor dynasty (detail), attributed to Lucas de Heere, ca 1572: left to right, Philip II of Spain, Mary, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Elizabeth The Tudor period usually refers to the historical period between 1485 and 1558, especially in relation to the history of England. ... dissolution see Dissolution. ... The Hackney Empire is one of the oldest surviving music halls in Britain. ... Hackney Hospital, August 2005. ... Henry VIII (28 June 1491 – 28 January 1547) was King of England and Lord of Ireland (later King of Ireland) from 22 April 1509 until his death. ... Lower Claptons unusual Round Chapel. ... BSix Sixth Form College: Brooke House is a sixth form college located in Upper Clapton, London in the United Kingdom. ... Sutton House, the oldest house in Hackney. ... Sir Ralph Sadleir (1507-1587) was an English knight and statesman. ...


London's first Tudor theatres were built in Shoreditch and the Gunpowder Plot was first exposed at nearby Hoxton[8]. Many grand houses stood in Stoke Newington and Stamford Hill, with the latter providing a haven for Hackney's many orthodox Jewish residents from the 1930s. Alfred Hitchcock made many of his first films in Hoxton at the Gainsborough Studios in Poole Street[9]. English Renaissance theatre is English drama written between the Reformation and the closure of the theatres in 1642. ... Shoreditch Town Hall Shoreditch is a place in the London Borough of Hackney. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Hoxton Square. ... The Castle Climbing Centre, once the main Water Board pumping station. ... Stamford Hill is a place in the north of the London Borough of Hackney, near the border with Haringey. ... The word Jew (Hebrew: יהודי) is used in a wide number of ways, but generally refers to a follower of the Jewish faith, a child of a Jewish mother, or a member of the Jewish culture or ethnicity and often a combination of these attributes. ... Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock KBE (August 13, 1899 – April 29, 1980) was a highly influential film director and producer who pioneered many techniques in the suspense and thriller genres. ... Gainsborough Pictures was a film studio based in Islington, London, active between 1924 and 1951. ...


Hackney Marshes play host to the largest collection of football pitches in Europe; and will be the site of part of the 2012 Summer Olympics. Hackney Marshes holds the world record for the highest number (88) of full-sized football pitches in one place. ... The 2012 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad, will be held in London, United Kingdom from 27 July to 12 August 2012. ...

Hackney Town Hall was built in the 1930s for the old Metropolitan Borough. (October 2005)
Hackney Town Hall was built in the 1930s for the old Metropolitan Borough. (October 2005)

Image File history File links Hackney_town_hall_1. ... Image File history File links Hackney_town_hall_1. ... The Metropolitan Borough of Hackney was a metropolitan borough of the County of London from 1899 to 1965. ...

Council

Unlike most other English local authorities, the Borough is governed by a directly-elected Mayor who is also the political leader of the council. The mayor – currently Jules Pipe – is supported by a Cabinet, Councillors and a Speaker (currently Faizullah Khan), who fulfils the civic and ceremonial duties previously undertaken by the (non-political) mayor[10]. Direct election In 2000 the Labour government led by Tony Blair passed a local government reform which changed this somewhat. ... Jules Pipe is the first directly-elected mayor of the London Borough of Hackney. ...


At the Hackney Council election on May 4th, 2006 the Labour Party were returned with 44 councillors, winning one seat and losing one. The Conservative Party forms the largest opposition party on the council with 9 councillors, the Liberal Democrats have 3, and for the first time a Green was elected[11]. Elections for London Borough of Hackney Council were held on Thursday 4 May 2006. ... May 4 is the 124th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (125th in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... The Labour Party has been, since its founding in the early 20th century, the principal political party of the left in England, Scotland and Wales. ... The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is the second largest political party in the United Kingdom in terms of sitting Members of Parliament (MPs), the largest in terms of public membership, and is the second oldest extant political party in the world. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The Green Party of England and Wales (GPEW) is the principal Green political party in England and Wales. ...


Demographics of Hackney

The 2001 census gives Hackney a population of 202,824.[12] UK Census 2001 logo A nationwide census, commonly known as Census 2001, was conducted in the United Kingdom on Sunday 29 April 2001. ...


The population is ethnically diverse. Of the resident population, 89,490 (44%) people describe themselves as White British. 30,978 (15%) are in other White ethnic groups, 50,009 (25%) are Black or Black British, 17,414 (9%) are Asian or Asian British, 8,501 (4%) describe themselves as 'Mixed', and 6,432 (3%) as Chinese or Other.


132,931 (66%) of the resident population were born in the UK. A further 10,095 (5%) were born in other parts of Europe, and the remaining 59,798 (29%) born elsewhere in the world.


The 2001 census also shows Christianity is the biggest religion in Hackney, with 94,431 (47%) Christian; 27,908 (14%) Muslim; 10,732 (5%) Jewish; and 6,831 (3%) belong to other religions. A further 38,607 (19%) stated no religion, and 24,315 (12%) did not state a religion.


32% of householders are owner–occupiers.


Education

In 2002, the borough entered into a ten year contract with the Learning Trust, a independent collaborative body that organises education for Hackney's 27,000 pupils in over 70 schools, nurseries and play centres. The trust was set up in response to an OFSTED report that identified failings in the then existing system[13]. The Office for Standards in Education (OFSTED) is a non-ministerial United Kingdom government department, established on 1st September 1992. ...


Infants and nursery schools

  • Ann Tayler EYC
  • Clapton Park EYC
  • Comberton EYC
  • Comet Nursery
  • Fernbank Nursery
  • Hillside Day EYC
  • Linden House EYC
  • Mapledene EYC
  • Wentworth
  • Woodberry Down EYV
Sources[14]

Primary schools

  • Baden-Powell
  • Benthal
  • Berger
  • Betty Layward
  • Brook Community
  • Burbage
  • Colvestone
  • Daubeney
  • De Beauvoir
  • Gainsborough
  • Gayhurst
  • Grasmere
  • Grazebrook
  • Harrington Hill
  • Holmleigh
  • Holy Trinity CE
  • Jubilee
  • Kingsmead
  • Lauriston
  • London Fields
  • Lubavitch Ruth Lunzer Girls'
  • Mandeville
  • Millfields Community
  • Morningside
  • Nightingale
  • Northwold
  • Orchard
  • Our Lady & St Joseph RC
  • Parkwood
  • Princess May
  • Queensbridge
  • Randal Cremer
  • Rushmore
  • Sebright
  • Shacklewell
  • Simon Marks Jewish
  • Sir Thomas Abney
  • Southwold
  • Springfield Community
  • St Dominic's RC
  • St John and St James CE
  • St John of Jerusalem CE
  • St John the Baptist CE
  • St Marys CE
  • St Matthias CE
  • St Monicas RC
  • St Pauls with St Michaels CE
  • St Scholasticas RC
  • Thomas Fairchild
  • Tyssen
  • Whitmore
  • William Patten
  • Woodberry Down Community
Sources[15]

Secondary schools

Sources[16]

Clapton Girls Technology College is a secondary school located in Hackney, London, England. ... Haggerston Girls School (1964-5) Weymouth Terrace,by Erno Goldfinger is a Grade II listed building in Haggerston, London Borough of Hackney. ... Mossbourne Community Academy, the successor to the ill-fated Hackney Downs School. ... Our Ladys Convent RC Modern Languages College High School, is situated in the district of Stamford Hill, Hackney, Greater London. ... Stoke Newington School is a college of Media Arts & Science, situated in Stoke Newington, in the London Borough of Hackney. ...

Further education

Sources[17]

BSix Sixth Form College: Brooke House is a sixth form college located in Upper Clapton, London in the United Kingdom. ...

Transport

Hackney is currently the only London borough north of the Thames that has no London Underground stations other than those on its borders with other boroughs. Manor House is in the extreme north-west of the borough and on the boundary with Haringey and Old Street is in the extreme south-west and on the border with Islington. The Thames (pronounced //) is a river flowing through southern England, and one of the major waterways in England. ... The London Underground is an electric railway system that covers much of Greater London and some neighbouring areas. ... Manor House tube station is a station on the Piccadilly Line of the London Underground in London, on the boundary between Zone 2 and Zone 3. ... The London Borough of Haringey is a London borough in North London, England, and forms part of Outer London. ... Old Street station entrance and (inset) its shopping arcade Old Street station is a London Underground and railway station just north of the City, lying on the border between Islington and Hackney. ... Arms of Islington London Borough Council Islington Town Hall Islington is a borough of London to the north of the City of London, west of Hackney, east of Camden, and south of Haringey. ...


Transport for London is extending the East London Line northwards through the borough reusing some of the abandoned line between Dalston Junction and Broad Street with stations at Shoreditch High Street, Hoxton, Haggerston and Dalston Junction. When complete, in June 2010, the line will be handed over to London Overground who will run services from Hackney to South London. Transport For London (TfL) is a local government body responsible for most aspects of the transport system throughout Greater London in England. ... The East London Line is a line of the London Underground, coloured orange on the Tube map. ... Dalston Junction was originally a railway station in the London Borough of Hackney in London, England. ... The Broad Street branch line in 1899 Class 501 train waiting for departure at Broad Street Broad Street station was a major railway station in the City of London, which served as the terminus for the North London Railway. ... Shoreditch High Street railway station is a railway station currently under construction in the London Borough of Hackney in London, United Kingdom. ... Hoxton railway station is a railway station currently under construction in the London Borough of Hackney in London, England. ... Haggerston railway station is a railway station currently under construction in the London Borough of Hackney in London, United Kingdom. ... Dalston Junction was originally a railway station in the London Borough of Hackney in London, England. ... London Overground [1] is the network of rail services in London, United Kingdom to be provided by the London Rail division of Transport for London (TfL) from 11 November 2007. ...


The North London Line and the Lea Valley Lines pass through the borough with the following stations within its boundary: The North London Line is a railway line through northern London. ... The Lea or Lee Valley Lines are three commuter lines and two branches in North East London, so named because they run along the valley of the River Lee (or Lea). ...

A busy sunset over Graham Road, Hackney Central (19 September 2005—3 days before the autumnal equinox)
A busy sunset over Graham Road, Hackney Central (19 September 2005—3 days before the autumnal equinox)

. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (640x792, 84 KB) Summary Sunset over Graham Road, Hackney, London, 19 September 2005. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (640x792, 84 KB) Summary Sunset over Graham Road, Hackney, London, 19 September 2005. ... The Hackney Empire is one of the oldest surviving music halls in Britain. ...

North London Line

stations (west to east)

Dalston Kingsland station serves the North London Line. ... Hackney Central railway station is a railway station on the North London Line in an area of the London Borough of Hackney known as Hackney Central. ... Homerton railway station is in the London Borough of Hackney in East London. ... Hackney Wick railway station is on the boundary between the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and the London Borough of Hackney in East London. ...

Lea Valley Lines

stations (north to south)

The entrance hall of Stamford Hill railway station lies within the London Borough of Hackney, but the platform area lies within Tottenham in the London Borough of Haringey in north east London, and is in Travelcard Zone 3, on the Seven Sisters branch of the Lea Valley Lines. ... Stoke Newington railway station links Stoke Newington to Liverpool Street in central London, and to Cheshunt and Enfield Town further north. ... Rectory Road railway station is a railway station in Stoke Newington in the London Borough of Hackney, North London, United Kingdom. ... Clapton railway station is on the Suburban Line operated by WAGN Railway, of North London railway. ... Hackney Downs railway station is in the London Borough of Hackney in east London. ... London Fields railway station is in the London Borough of Hackney in east London. ...

Districts in Hackney

Some locations in the borough of Hackney.
Some locations in the borough of Hackney.

The borough includes the following areas: Image File history File links Summary Map of selected Hackney districts Licensing File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...

Dalston, looking south towards The City. ... De Beauvoir Town [dē bō-vwär toun] is a district in the East London Borough of Hackney, England. ... Hackney Downs from the centre of the Downs looking northeast. ... The Hackney Empire is one of the oldest surviving music halls in Britain. ... Hackney Marshes holds the world record for the highest number (88) of full-sized football pitches in one place. ... Hackney Wick is an area in the London Borough of Hackney in East London. ... Haggerston is a place in the London Borough of Hackney. ... Hackney Hospital, August 2005. ... Hoxton Square. ... Kingsland is a district in the London Borough of Hackney, London, England. ... Lea Bridge is a place in the London Borough of Hackney. ... London Fields at twilight. ... Lower Claptons unusual Round Chapel. ... A district within the London Borough of Hackney, roughly between Dalston and Hackney Central. ... Shoreditch Town Hall Shoreditch is a place in the London Borough of Hackney. ... South Hackney is a district in the London Borough of Hackney situated 4 miles (6. ... Stamford Hill is a place in the north of the London Borough of Hackney, near the border with Haringey. ... The Castle Climbing Centre, once the main Water Board pumping station. ... Upper Clapton is a place in the London Borough of Hackney. ... The London Borough of Hackney, one of the inner London boroughs, has a range of open spaces within its boundaries, providing the green lungs for leisure activities. ...

Cultural attractions and institutions in Hackney

Arcola Theatre is a renowned Fringe theatre on Arcola Street, Dalston, London Borough of Hackney, which aims to create and present high-quality theatre with a social and political relevance to its multicultural local community as well as a wider audience. ... The Circus Space in Londons Hoxton offers the UKs only university degree program in circus. ... Dalston, looking south towards The City. ... Geffrye Museum frontage. ... Hackney Empire The Hackney Empire is a theatre on Mare Street, Hackney. ... Music Hall is a form of British theatrical entertainment which reached its peak of popularity between 1850 and 1960. ... Sutton House, the oldest house in Hackney. ... The standard of the National Trust The National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, usually known as The National Trust, is a British preservation organization. ... The Transition Gallery is an art gallery in East London. ... White Cube is a contemporary art venue in Hoxton in the East End of London. ...

Individuals associated with Hackney

Edmond Halley
Edmond Halley

Among those who were born in Hackney, or have dwelt within the borders of the modern borough are (alphabetical order): This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... [dont use this site{| class |- |} // Halley was born at Haggerston, London, the son of a wealthy soapboiler. ...

DJ Dextrous
DJ Dextrous
1907 Hetty King sheet music, expressing a concern of modern residents
1907 Hetty King sheet music, expressing a concern of modern residents

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Stoke Newington Common is dissected by this railway cutting and two busy roads. ... For other persons named William Booth, see William Booth (disambiguation). ... Shield of The Salvation Army The Salvation Army is a non-military evangelical Christian organization. ... promo shot for 7 Ways video Richard Abidin Abz Breen (born June 29, 1979 in Enfield, London) is an English DJ and musician, formerly a singer and rapper in the boy band Five. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Five (originally spelled 5ive) are a British boy band put together in early 1997 by the same team who formed the Spice Girls. ... Eric Bristow MBE (born Hackney, London, 27th April 1957) is a British darts player whose skill at the game in the 1980s helped turn it into a worldwide spectator sport. ... Sir Maurice Joseph Micklewhite CBE (born March 14, 1933), known professionally as Michael Caine, is a two-time Academy Award-winning British film actor. ... Hackney Downs from the centre of the Downs looking northeast. ... Edith Cavell Statue in memory of Edith Cavell, opposite the National Portrait Gallery, London A propaganda image of Edith Cavell Edith Louisa Cavell (December 4, 1865–October 12, 1915) is a World War I heroine. ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Harry Michael Cohen (10 December 1949) is a politician in the United Kingdom. ... The Labour Party has been, since its founding in the early 20th century, the principal political party of the left in England, Scotland and Wales. ... A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a parliament. ... Phil Collen performing live with Def Leppard. ... Def Leppard are an English hard rock band from Sheffield who formed in 1977 as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. ... The Rev. ... The Hackney Empire is one of the oldest surviving music halls in Britain. ... Daniel Defoe Daniel Defoe (1660 [?] â€“ April 1731) was an English writer, journalist and spy, who gained enduring fame for his novel Robinson Crusoe. ... The Castle Climbing Centre, once the main Water Board pumping station. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 336 × 600 pixels Full resolution (483 × 862 pixel, file size: 781 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 336 × 600 pixels Full resolution (483 × 862 pixel, file size: 781 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... J Majik (real name Jamie Spratling) hails from Northwood, England and has been a drum and bass DJ since his early teens in the early 1990s, releasing his first track as early as 1992(as DJ Dextrous) on the Planet Earth record label. ... J Majik (real name Jamie Spratling) hails from Northwood, England and has been a drum and bass DJ since his early teens in the early 1990s, releasing his first track as early as 1992(as DJ Dextrous) on the Planet Earth record label. ... The Ivor Novello Awards, named after the entertainer Ivor Novello, are awards awarded for songwriting and composing. ... The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), is a British organization that hosts annual awards shows for film, television, childrens film and television, and interactive media. ... The Castle Climbing Centre, once the main Water Board pumping station. ... Peter Doherty (born March 12, 1979) is an English musician. ... Siobhan Dowd (b. ... 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EastEnders is a popular BBC television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC1 on 19 February 1985[3] and continuing to date. ... South Hackney is a district in the London Borough of Hackney situated 4 miles (6. ... William Hazlitt (10 April 1778 – 18 September 1830) was an English writer remembered for his humanistic essays and literary criticism, often esteemed the greatest English literary critic after Samuel Johnson. ... Hackney Hospital, August 2005. ... Neil Shaka Hislop (born February 22, 1969 in Hackney, London) is a 6 ft 6 inch football goalkeeper who currently plays for West Ham United F.C. Hislop is the first choice keeper for the Trinidad and Tobago national football team. ... The West Ham United Crest West Ham United F.C are a professional English football club based in East London. ... Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock KBE (August 13, 1899 – April 29, 198