Located in the East End of London, Bethnal Green is a down-to-earth neighborhood populated by young professionals and a large Bangladeshi population. The area has long-standing cafes and pubs, as well as hip bars that fill the railway arches of Paradise Row. It’s also home to the V&A Museum of Childhood, where families can explore the exhibits. Other attractions include the Columbia Road flower market and indie shops.
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Queen Mary University of London
The Queen Mary University of London in Bethnal green, London, offers a unique mix of research and teaching. It is home to one of the world’s largest student populations and boasts more than 300 diverse societies and 60 sports clubs. The diverse student body also hosts a number of events throughout the year.
Kirby’s Castle
Kirby’s Castle in Bethnal green, London was the location of a private lunatic asylum from 1727. Built on the site of an earlier library, Kirby’s Castle was later owned by Sir Hugh Plat, a natural scientist and lawyer who experimented with grapes and other plant matter. His experiments were published in a book called Delights for Ladies.
Old-school bistro E. Pellicci
One of the oldest cafes in the city, E. Pellicci is a popular haunt for locals and tourists alike. Not only do locals love it, but celebrities have also been lured to its unpretentious charm. Run by the Pellicci family for three generations, the cafe serves up Italian and hearty English favourites.
Vintage shops
Whether you’re looking for a suit for a proper English gentleman or a pair of vintage cufflinks, you’ll find everything you need in one of Bethnal Green’s vintage shops. The staff are friendly and will happily share stories about the unique items they stock. Finding them can be a little difficult, but a map is included at the end of this article.
Jewish community
The Jewish community in Bethnal Green has a long and rich history. Jews settled in the area in the 17th and 18th centuries. The majority of Jews were small traders, and many of them had Anglicized names. With the pogroms against Ashkenazim in Russia, large numbers of Jews began to arrive in London. They settled in areas like Whitechapel and south-west Bethnal Green. In the mid-19th century, they expanded to the new Boundary Street estate, which had a population of 75-90% Jews. In 1901, the Jewish community in Bethnal Green had about 3.5 per cent foreign-born residents, and by 1911 the number had risen to 6.3 percent.
Tube station
Bethnal Green station is a Central line station in London. It lies between Liverpool Street and Mile End. It is in Travelcard Zone 2 and is open 24 hours at weekends. Night Tube services are also available here.
Young V&A Museum of Childhood
The Young V&A is a branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum, the national museum of applied arts in the United Kingdom. It is located in the East End of London and specializes in objects made by and for children. It has more than 200,000 objects, including toys, games, books, and art.