London Borough of Hackney

The London Borough of Hackney extends across 19 square kilometers of inner London, bordered by Islington, Haringey, Waltham Forest, and Tower Hamlets.

Established in 1965 through the merger of three metropolitan boroughs, Hackney evolved from a rural Tudor retreat into an urban district of London.

The district contains 62 parks covering 815 acres, multiple theaters, the Geffrye Museum, and hosts diverse communities including Jewish, Turkish, and Kurdish populations.

Three London Overground lines serve the borough, with stations along the North London Line, East London Line, and Lea Valley Lines providing connections.

The River Lea forms a natural boundary in Hackney, where the land supported agriculture before industrialization transformed the district into an urban center.

Location: Greater London

Inception: April 1, 1965

Website: https://www.hackney.gov.uk/

Website: https://hackney.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.54472,-0.05750

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:07