The region of Mile End is in East London and in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The area was formed around the London to Colchester Road, now known as the A11. Mile End is recorded as one of the earliest suburbs of the City of London .
What does “Mile End” mean and come from?
The name is formed from the Middle English ‘mile’ and ‘ende’ and means ‘the hamlet a mile away’. The mile distance was in relation to Aldgate in the City of London, reached by the London to Colchester road.
Rubbish removal near Mile End Road E1
Mile End Road is an ancient route from London to the East, and was moved to its present day location after the creation of Bow Bridge in 1110. In the medieval period it was known as ‘Aldgatestrete’, as it led to the eastern entrance to the City of London at Aldgate.
Queen Mary, University of London recycling and waste removal
Mile End is home to one of the top 10 universities in the UK, Queen Mary University has many campuses scattered around Mile End. Student halls are also based in Mile End. With the annual student in-take we get busy during the end and start of term to help clear-out student accommodation around the area.
Waste disposal near to Mile End
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