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East End

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East End
the. a densely populated part of E London containing former industrial and dock areas
east end
The end of a church where the principal altar is placed; so called because medieval churches almost invariably had their sanctuaries at the east end and the main doors at the west end.
East End 

the eastern, industrial section of London adjacent to the port.

The principal industries of the East End are machinery, clothing, furniture, and food. The district is conspicuous for its high level of population congestion.
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It was night-time, in the East End of London, and before him stood Margey, a little factory girl of fifteen.
Martin Eden by London, Jack View in context
I remember, when spending several months in the East End of London, during which time I wrote a book and adventured much amongst the worst of the slum classes, that I got drunk several times and was mightily wroth with myself because it interfered with my writing.
John Barleycorn by London, Jack View in context
The apartment which they now entered extended across the entire east end of the building, and had windows upon three sides.
The Outlaw of Torn by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
 
 
 
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