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Why doesn't London have a North End?

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Parts of East London are called the East End. Parts of West London are called the West End. Why is there no South End or North End?
Len, Hackney

Answer

** Definitive **
Name: Tony
Qualification: EastEnder
Answer: The West End and East End refers to the ends of the River Thames. There is no north or south end as you are simply north or south of the river.

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