Forest Gate, Residential district in East London, England
Forest Gate extends across the London Borough of Newham, featuring Victorian houses, green spaces, and a network of commercial streets connecting local neighborhoods.
The area received its name from a gate erected in the 17th century on Woodford Road to prevent cattle from wandering onto the Roman thoroughfare.
The district maintains a multicultural population with established communities from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and various European countries living alongside British residents.
Forest Gate station connects to central London through the Elizabeth Line, offering direct trains to Paddington and Shenfield with multiple daily services.
An Anglo-Saxon gold and garnet bead dating from the 6th century was discovered during sewer construction works in 1875 behind the Princess Alice pub.
Location: London Borough of Newham
GPS coordinates: 51.55080,0.02739
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:52
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