London in 1888 Series - showing Bethnal Green, Commercial Road East - sheet 17

Also shows: Truman Hanbury & Co. Brewery, Columbia Market, Charrington's Brewery, City of London Hospital for Consumption, St Katharine Docks, London Docks, Shadwell New Basin, Whitechapel High Street, St Georges in the East, Shadwell, Goodman's Fields, The Mint, Peabody Buildings, London Hospital.

This digital download is a high-quality 300dpi JPG image of a London street atlas map dated 1888. It is enlarged, and sized to print if required at A1 dimensions (84.1 cm x 59.4 cm), or simply view it in close up on your computer screen using for instance Windows Photo or similar. These maps are sharp and clear. All railway lines and stations are shown and named.

In 1888, the East End of London was a densely populated area, characterized by poverty and overcrowding. The area was home to many industries, including breweries such as Truman Hanbury & Co. and Charrington's, as well as markets like Columbia Market. The City of London Hospital for Consumption (later known as the Royal London Hospital) provided medical care for the poor.

The docks at St Katharine and London played a significant role in the economy of the area. Shadwell New Basin was a busy canal basin, and Whitechapel High Street was a bustling commercial district.

The population of the area was predominantly working-class, with many residents living in Peabody Buildings, a complex of low-cost housing. However, the area was also home to some wealthier residents who lived in grand townhouses.

Unfortunately, the area is also known for the infamous crimes of Jack the Ripper. The murders of several women in the Whitechapel area between August and November of 1888 caused widespread fear and panic. The Ripper was never identified, and the case remains one of the most notorious unsolved mysteries in history.

Goodman's Fields, The Mint, and St. George's in the East were also notable areas in the East End. The London Hospital, founded in 1740, was a major teaching hospital and played a critical role in medical research and education.

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