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CHURCH OF ST GEORGE IN THE EAST Wikidata has entry Q7593238 with data related to this building.
St George-in-the-East is an Anglican Church dedicated to Saint George and one of six Hawksmoor churches in London, England. It was built from 1714 to 1729, with funding from the 1711 Act of Parliament. The name of the church was also the parish for the surrounding area, until subsumed into Metropolitan Borough of Stepney and abolished in 1927. The church was hit by a bomb during the Second World War Blitz on London's docklands in May 1941. The original interior was destroyed by the fire, but the walls and distinctive "pepper-pot" towers stayed up. In 1964 a modern church interior was constructed inside the existing walls, and a new flat built under each corner tower. Hawksmoor, who worked with Wren and Vanburgh, has been 'rediscovered' in recent years. His style is innovative and eclectic. Some have portrayed his churches as centres of gloom and mystery, full of occult and morbid energies and pagan symbols, linked to ancient lay lines and to murders in Whitechapel and on the notorious Ratcliffe Highway (which now links the City and Canary Wharf).
St-George-in-the-East (1714-29), by Nicholas Hawksmoor

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Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is €154 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
€154
25 Jan - 26 Jan
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Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,837 reviews)
Thank you for amazing hospitality by Ali at the reception and Anthony for helping with my luggage and warm greetings. Location of the hotel is 10/10. amazing market proximity.

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is €119 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
€119
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,070 reviews)
Did not eat breakfast

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 3 - Parking - Wifi

1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 3 - Parking - Wifi

3 out of 5
London England
Stay at this apartment in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Wembley Stadium and Marble Arch are located nearby.
1 Bed Flat - Sleeps 3 - Parking - Wifi
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is €149 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
€149
18 Jan - 19 Jan
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Stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,416 reviews)
Clean! Friendly! Checked us in early after a long flight. Location is awesome to navigate surroundings. Very happy with our stay.

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Royal National Hotel

Royal National Hotel

3 out of 5
38-51 Bedford Way London England
The price is €113 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
€113
15 Jan - 16 Jan
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Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,974 reviews)
Friendly staff, good location

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Royal National Hotel
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is €90 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
€90
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (5,455 reviews)
Room was clean as always. Lots of noise which sounded like building work on the floor above me. Staff friendly but there was a lot less of them on this trip. Stayed here a few times now but this one may have been my last. The amount of guests they are trying to accommodate with the capsules opening ...

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
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Canary Wharf

4/5(517 area reviews)

Canary Wharf is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Museum of London Docklands and Thames River. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Heron Quays DLR Station or Canary Wharf Underground Station.

Canary Wharf
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Shoreditch

4/5(72 area reviews)

Shoreditch High St and Brick Lane are top sights in Shoreditch, and you should be sure to explore the fantastic nightlife. Hop aboard the metro at Shoreditch High Street Overground Station or Old Street Underground Station to see more sights in the area.

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The City of London

4.5/5(668 area reviews)

The City of London is highly notable for its stunning cathedral, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Paul's Cathedral and London Guildhall. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Bank Underground Station or St. Paul's Underground Station.

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Waterloo

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Known for its stunning river views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Waterloo. Check out top attractions like London Eye and Southbank Centre, and jump on the metro at Waterloo Underground Station or Lambeth North Underground Station to see more of the city.

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Covent Garden

The lively bars and colourful gardens are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Covent Garden Market or London Transport Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Covent Garden Underground Station to get around town.

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London City Centre

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning river views and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in London City Centre. Top attractions like Piccadilly Circus and London Eye are major draws. Catch the metro at Charing Cross Underground Station or Leicester Square Underground Station to see more of the city.

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