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The London Boroughs London is not so much a city, as the world's biggest village. - G. K. Chesterton Or if not a village, then 33 small cities, each with their own governments, schools, centres, suburbs, and proud sense of identity and history. Each borough has a member of parliament who votes in the national government, and a local council that collects taxes and provides essential services. But the boroughs are about far more than politics. Ask a Londoner where they live, and nine times out of ten they will not say 'London', but 'Croydon', 'Islington', 'Kensington' or 'Greenwich'.... more London Borough Map The 33 London Boroughs Barking & Dagenham Diverse outer London borough, at the heart of new building plans for East London. Barnet Includes Finchley, the heart of North London's Jewish community. Bexley Green belt borough with over 1500 acres of open space and parkland. Brent Wembley, the Home of English Football, is located within this borough. Bromley The home of Charles Darwin, and a crucial base in the Battle of Britain. Camden The most fun in London: great markets, an unbeatable live music scene and a zoo! Croydon Sprawling borough with the largest population (nearing a third of a million) in London. Ealing Exciting jazz and comedy festivals are big summer attractions, along with great shopping. Enfield Historic borough that was once a hunting ground for the kings of England. Greenwich Attractive riverside borough, with a strong naval heritage, reflected in many maritime attractions. Hackney Currently the most fashionable part of London, and certainly among the best places to party. Hammersmith & Fulham A wonderful stretch of Thameside pubs and parks make this one of the best boroughs for a hot summer's day. Haringey Among London's most attractive residential areas, and a favourite with writers and artists. Harrow A bustling town in its own right, Harrow also contains the picturesque villages of Pinner and Stanmore. Havering Almost half of this huge borough is on green belt land. One of the best places in London for outdoor pursuits. Hillingdon Slow-paced suburb that was made famous as Sir John Betjeman's 'Metroland'. Hounslow Leafy borough that contains the most attractive stretch of the Thames in London. Islington Great theatres, and the best place in the country to buy antiques. Kensington & Chelsea Something for everyone, from the museums of Exhibition Road to Notting Hill's nightlife and Carnival. Kingston upon Thames Former market town that now contains London's best theme park. Lambeth The party capital of South London, and birthplace of Charlie Chaplin. Lewisham Home of the wonderfully eccentric Hornimann Natural History Museum. Merton The home of Wimbledon Tennis Tournament. Newham The great Victorian Royal docks dominate this East End borough. Redbridge Suburban London at its most typical, this a peaceful and attractive area. Richmond upon Thames Fabulously wealthy suburb with some truly astonishing parkland. Southwark The cultural centre of the nation from Shakespeare's time to the present day. Sutton Picturesque suburb with some well-preserved heritage sites. The City of London A powerhouse of the world economy, the historic walled city also contains St. Paul's Cathedral. Tower Hamlets Named after the 'Bloody Tower', the fortress at the heart of London. Waltham Forest The centre, Walthamstow, has East London's largest and most typical street market. Wandsworth Contains the imposing Battersea Power Station, one of the miracles of Victorian architecture. Westminster The home of Britain's government and monarchy, as well as London's centre for theatre and shopping.

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