An area of East London bounded by the River Lea Navigation, the Hertford Union Canal and the East Cross Route. In 1865 the land was purchased to be used as a gas works, by the Gas Light and Coke Company. It gets its name from several streets named for freshwater fish such as bream, dace and roach. It has a long tradition as a home to artists and art spaces, with a 2009 study identifying around 600 artists' studios.
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This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Fish Island
Leaside - Gateway to Fish Island Funded through Leaside Regeneration Ltd SRB4...
A centre dedicated to stimulating understanding and engagement between Britain and the Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian world, through dynamic debates, networking, events, and education activities.
Founded by Dr Lettsom. Originally based in the City, the Medical Society moved to its present house, Lettsom House, 11 Chandos Street, in 1873.
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Grunwick strike.
The Friends of Burgess Park are an association of people and other interested groups who are concerned to protect, promote and enhance an important, inner-city London park.
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