Whitechapel
An urban area in the borough of Tower Hamlets, in east London, Greater London,…An urban area in the borough of Tower Hamlets, in east London, Greater London, England, traditionally a poor working-class neighbourhood. (OS grid ref TQ3481)
UK/ˈwʌɪt.t͡ʃæp.əl/US/ˈwaɪt.t͡ʃæp.əl/
Meaning
2 sensesAn urban area in the borough of Tower Hamlets, in east London, Greater London, England, traditionally a poor working-class neighbourhood. (OS grid ref TQ3481)
A hamlet in Goosnargh parish, Preston district, Lancashire, England (OS grid ref SD5541).
Origin
Named after a small chapel of ease dedicated to St Mary.Named after a small chapel of ease dedicated to St Mary.
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