Bow Common
| Bow Common | |
 Bow Common
Bow Common shown within Greater London |
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| London borough | Tower Hamlets |
|---|---|
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | London |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LONDON |
| Postcode district | E3 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
| London Assembly | City and East |
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Bow Common is a small area near Bow in the borough of Tower Hamlets, London, located to the south-east of Mile End.
It has historically been a poor, industrial district - a gas works remains in the area.[1] In 1883 anti-poverty campaigner Andrew Mearns commented on the lack of church attendance amongst locals, and Charles Booth described it as 'worse than almost any district in London.'[2] Many slums were cleared during the course of the 20th century, a process hastened by bomb damage in the Second World War.[3]
St Paul's Church dates from 1960 (replacing one damaged in the war) and is now a Grade II* listed building.[4]
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