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London's Boroughs
 
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“London is not so much a city, as the world’s biggest village.” G. K. Chesterton  London consists of 33 small cities, each with their own governments, schools, areas of wealth and poverty and sense of individual identity. Each borough has national government representation and a local council that collects taxes and provides essential services. 
London consists of 33 small cities, each with their own governments, schools, areas o...
Barking and Dagenham lies to the east of central London. Areas of interest within the bor...
Barnet, one of the largest London boroughs, is home to the Hendon Aerodrome - t...
Although only 12 miles south east of central London (30 minutes by train), Bexley boasts ...
Brent’s most famous feature is the legendary Wembley Stadium, the home of English footbal...
Bromley is the largest of the London boroughs and promotes itself as the clean and green ...
Camden is one of London’s liveliest boroughs and the centre of the capital’s underground ...
The Square Mile was once the old city contained within the medieval walls, a history reme...
Strategically placed between London and Gatwick, Croydon has excellent rail links to the ...
Ealing is one of west London’s prettiest boroughs and hosts Britain's largest free jazz f...
Enfield is the former hunting ground to the Kings of England and is as rich in history as...
The London Borough of Greenwich lies on the south bank of the Thames. Rich in maritime hi...
Hackney possesses a rich mix of cultures and traditions. Popular destinations include sup...
Hammersmith and Fulham is a borough that brims with history. Attractions include Fulham P...
Haringey is famous for its literary connections such as Sir John Betjeman, who lived in W...
Harrow is home to one of Britain's finest public schools, Harrow School, based in Harrow-...
Havering sits on the north-east edge of the capital with an area approaching 40 square mi...
Hillingdon is London’s least densely populated, with a large tract of Green Belt land tha...
Hounslow boasts a wealth of heritage attractions, beautiful parks, open country areas and...
Islington is traditionally a mecca for the cream of London’s liberal, journalists, writer...
Kensington and Chelsea is renowned for its thriving, cosmopolitan atmosphere. The borough...
Kingston upon Thames is located in south west London and is a commuter heartland. Once an...
Stretching from the South Bank of the Thames to the suburbs of Streatham and Norwood...
Blackheath is Lewisham’s major centre and was once a fashionable suburb for wealthy city ...
Merton is home to the legendary Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, held every year for ...
Newham is in the heart of London’s historic Docklands. With fast rail links to the contin...
Redbridge is a diverse borough with lush green spaces, sports facilities and bustling sho...
Home to the rich and famous for centuries, from Henry VIII to Mick Jagger, Richmond-upon-...
Southwark is the historical home of the capital’s arts and entertainments industry. ...
Situated on the southern edge of London, Sutton is an excitingly diverse borough. Visitor...
Tower Hamlets is the heart of London's East End and takes its name from the Tower of Lond...
The Borough of Waltham Forest lies to the east of central London, with its centre, Waltha...
Wandsworth is a picturesque borough set in the heart of south London on the banks of the ...
It is impossible to even begin to capture everything that Westminster - the seat of Brita...
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