About Tower Hamlets
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is situated to the east of the City of London in the eastern part of London and it covers a large majority of the original East End. It also covers a large amount of the redeveloped Docklands which include West India Docks and Canary Wharf. The Isle of Dogs which is in the south of the borough is home to many of the tallest buildings in London. You may be visiting one of the areas within Tower Hamlets on business, the East End of London may be a new experience for you and you would like to explore the area. There is no better way to do this than with the delightful company of one of our exceptional Tower Hamlets escorts, who will make it her goal for your time in East London to be the best experience that you have ever had. It does not matter whether you are visiting the area or if you live there, one of our escorts can be with you in 45 minutes of your booking. As soon as you see her at your door you will be under her spell, with her stunning good looks and beguiling personality, you will know then, that your evening in Tower Hamlets will be unforgettable.
The 2nd July marked the 30th anniversary of the formation of the LDDC - formally, the London Docklands Development Corporation, which is the latest in a series of attempts to do something with the abandoned wasteland of the former London Docks, which has fallen on hard times since the early 1970s. Once described as being "remarkable for its tomb-like tranquility", anyone visiting the area today might be surprised at the still staggering differences in use of the land, from the glassy skyscrapers of Canary Wharf to the empty fields and woodland walks that surround Mudchute City Farm.
People passing through the area by rail might see empty streets, but what they won't see are the vast subterranean shopping centre's, they won't see the river paths or old dock houses that still inhabit the centre of the Isle of Dogs.
Docklands included most of the riverside from Tower Bridge eastwards, Surrey Quays/Surrey Docks on the south side of the river, as well as large chunks of London to the East of Canary Wharf - many of these areas are still awaiting regeneration.
Michael Heseltine, set up the UDA, Docklands Urban Development Area and its object was to secure the regeneration of the London Docklands, comprising of 8½ square miles of East London in the Boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham and Southwark. Although the organization was formed 30 years ago, many disagreements with Newham Borough Council meant that it didn't get full control over the area for a few more months.
They took two important decisions very early on - that they would focus on transport and housing and leave the rest of the development to private investors. Also there would be no further filling in of the docks as these shaped the distinctive appearance of the area. The application of an Enterprise Zone in April 1982 did away with the planning red tape and offered tax breaks that really accelerated the growth of the area. It was also the decision to develop the light rail service, it was the DLR along with the later skyscrapers that really defined the area.
The development of the area hit financial problems, was empty for years and only after the end of the early 1990s recession did it finally start to get companies moving into the area and the eventual arrival of the Jubilee Line did more to secure the future of the area.
All the shopping is underground and it is usually heaving with thousands of shoppers.
Not only is this area focused on commercial and residential development, you will find a great deal of culture moving into the area in the shape of art workshops, galleries and theatres and if you are at a loss for something to do at the weekends then take a look at the Tower Hamlets website. Especially take a look at the up and coming events such as local festivals, you will be amazed at the variety.
