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In the 16C, Hackney was a country village where rich City merchants owned second homes. In the next century, its reputation came from its educational establishments for girls. At the beginning of the 20C, the Hackney Empire theatre, the work of Frank Matcham in1901, is a fine example of a music hall. The rococo auditorium is renowned for its acoustic excellence.
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Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide473 m - 2-4 Homerton High Street, London E9 6JQ
- The Green Guide1.85 Km - Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9PA
- The Green Guide2.15 Km - 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA
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Where to sleepnearby
- From £120Old Ship Inn Hackney47 m - 2 Sylvester Path, London E8 1EN
- From £30Kip Hotel240 m - 2 Aspland Grove, London E8 1JW
- From £59The Crown Pub & Guesthouse453 m - 418 Mare Street, London E8 1HP
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Where to eatnearby
- Pophams££MICHELIN 2024270 m - 197 Richmond Road, London Fields, London E8 3NJ
- The Pizza Room - HackneyAround£20306 m - 30 Amhurst Road, London E8 1JN
- Pidgin££MICHELIN 2024398 m - 52 Wilton Way, London Fields, London E8 1BG
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