Hackney Hotels
Lying to the north of central London, the Borough of Hackney grew rapidly during the industrial boom of the 19th century, housing large numbers of factory workers. It fell on hard times towards the end of the 20th century, but recent years has witnessed something of a resurgence, with new growth industries starting up, attracted by the position the borough occupies between Stratford, Canary Wharf and the thriving financial hub of London, the City.
There are 1,300 listed buildings in Hackney, including the iconic grade II-listed Hackney Empire, Tudor Sutton House, and the grade I-listed medieval St Augustine's tower. The Borough contains 25 conservation areas including Clapton Square, and many urban open-spaces including Clapton Common and Clissold Park. Conservation areas also protect large areas of Georgian and Victorian housing, and areas of industrial heritage.