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London - East End

The east end is situated to the east of the City and begins with the areas of Whitechapel and Spitalfields. Even today it is still synomonous with social deprivation. The world described by Dickens in "Oliver Twist" of poverty, terrible living conditions and prostitution has its origins in the alleys and dives of the East End. It inspired William Hogarth to draw his sequence of pictures "Gin Lane" and "Beer Street" and Henry Fielding's social critique the novel "Tom Jones". William Booth founded the Salvation Army here in 1865 and Jack the Ripper committed his terrible crimes here.

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Immigrants have lived in the East End since the 17th century, first the French Huguenots, and then impoverished farmers from Scotland, Wales and chiefly Ireland, and around the turn of the century East European Jews hoping to find work in the textile factories or in the nearby docks. Today immigrants from the Middle East, Asia and Africa live and work here.
However, some of the areas on the East Side are undergoing urban regeneration projects, tearing down some of the highrise buildings built in the 1960s and new housing developments have been added.

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Eltham Palace
Eltham Palace is one of England's most stylish 1930's country houses. It was built by millionaire Stephen Courtauld and his wife Virginia. This English Art Deco house is built on a site the former 14th Century palace inhabited by Edward IV and Henry VIII, although little remains apart from a large medieval hall.

Eltham Palace will impress anyone with an interest in Art Deco and the interior is beautifully decorated. Also of note are the extraordinary gardens which surround the palace. Even the moat has been planted with waterlilies and is home to carp.
Address
Eltham Palace
Court Road
Eltham SE9 5QE
England
Hours
February 1 to March 20
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open11:0011:0011:00ClosedClosedClosed11:00
Close16:0016:0016:00 16:00
March 21 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:00ClosedClosedClosed10:00
Close17:0017:0017:00 17:00
November 1 to December 21
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open11:0011:0011:00ClosedClosedClosed11:00
Close16:0016:0016:00 16:00
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Cost
Family 20.50
Adult 8.20
Concession or reduced rate 6.60
Grounds / gardens only around attraction 5.10
Child 4.10
Child 4 & underFREE
All values are in local currency
Tips
15% discount on groups of 11 or more.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Geffrye Museum
The Geffrye Museum presents furniture and household objects of the 17th-20th centuries in the former poorhouses of the Ironmongers' Company.
Each room is furnished in period representing different English styles according to time period. The collections represent middle class homes complete with furniture, textiles, paintings, decorative arts, and other household items.There are also period gardens, and an excellent walled herb garden.

The Geffrye Museum's Domestic Interiors Study Centre contains a library on relevant subject matter.

The museum presents a variety of programs and workshops.
Address
Geffrye Museum
Kingsland Road
London E2 8EA
England
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0012:00
Close 17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Cost
Adult 2.00
All values are in local currency
Tips
The museum is also open on Bank Holidays from 12-5 p.m.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Underground: Liverpool Street; Bus: 22A, 22B
Sutton House
Sutton House is a rare example of a Tudor red brick house in the East End. This National Trust property was built in 1535 in London's east end. There have been many 18th C alterations and additions to the house but many early details are on display in the rooms. One of the main highlights is the Linenfold Parlour, with Tudor oak panelled walls carved to mimic cloth.

The house was at one time abandoned and in the 1980s fell to squatters. Fortunately it has since been rescued and restored by the National Trust.
Address
Sutton House
2 & 4 Homerton High Street
Hackney E9 6JQ
England
Hours
February 1 to December 21
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosedClosed12:3012:3012:3012:30
Close 16:3016:3016:3016:30
Always opened on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (last Monday, May )
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (last Monday, August )
Always closed on:
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Cost
Family 6.30
Adult 2.80
Group discounts 2.40
Child .70
All values are in local currency
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Transit
BritRail: Hackney Central or Hackney Downs
Typical Visit
1 hour 30 minutes
Tudor Barn
Tudor Barn was completed in the 16th century and is all that stands of the country mansion built for Margate Roper. It also served as a hotel location for Edith Nesbitt, author of many books such as Railway Children. It is currently undergoing restoration.
Address
Tudor Barn
Well Hall Pleasaunce
England
Whitechapel Art Gallery
Modern and contemporary art is on display at the Whitechapel Art Gallery.
The gallery was designed by Charles Harrison Townsend and opened in 1901. It has developed an international reputation as one of the key galleries of modern art. Lectures and films are offered free of charge.
Address
Whitechapel Art Gallery
Whitechapel High Street
London E1 7QX
England
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosedClosed11:0011:0011:0011:0011:00
Close 18:0021:0018:0018:0018:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Underground: Aldgate East; Bus: 15, 15B, 25, 40, 67, 253
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