Why is it called Mile End station?
Why is it called Mile End station? Mile End station is named after a milestone signifying the point one mile (1.6 km) east of the boundary of the City of London. It is the only Underground station on the network that offers cross-platform interchange between Tube (Central Line) and sub-surface (District and Hammersmith & City Line) trains.
What makes the Mile End special?
Hip, trendy and artsy, the Plateau – especially its famed enclave of Mile End – is known as much for its residential quaintness as its festive nighttime antics. By day, kids play in the parks and friends debate politics in cafés; by night, restaurants and bars teem with people.
What is the number 1 crime in London?
For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, City of London is the most dangerous small town, and among the top 10 most dangerous locations out of all towns, cities, and villages. The most common crime in City of London is other theft, with 1,963 offences during 2022, giving a crime rate of 202.