St George in the East (parish)
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For the church, see St George in the East.
St George in the East, historically known as Wapping-Stepney, was an ancient parish, in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, England. The place name is no longer widely used.
Quick Facts Area, • 1881 ...
St George in the East St George Middlesex | |
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St George's Town Hall | |
Area | |
• 1881 | 243 acres (0.98 km2) |
Population | |
• 1881 | 47,157 |
Density | |
• 1881 | 194/acre |
History | |
• Origin | Split from Stepney parish |
• Created | 1729 |
• Abolished | 1927 |
• Succeeded by | Stepney Borough parish |
Status | Civil parish |
Government | Vestry of the Parish of St George (1855—1900) |
• HQ | St George's Town Hall, Cable Street |
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Ancient parish areas were historically the same for both civil and ecclesiastical (church) functions, and while St George in the East is no longer a civil parish there is still a smaller continuing ecclesiastical parish. The church, crypts and second floor outreach mission are open and holds regular services, as well as community organising and social justice campaigns.