Go BackLondon is a vast and complex city, made up not only of its official boroughs but also of many historic districts, informal neighbourhoods, and well-known local areas that don't always fit neatly into administrative categories. From the intellectual heart of Bloomsbury to the leafy charm of Kensington, each place tells a unique story and contributes to the rich patchwork that makes up the capital.
This page is dedicated to exploring and listing these distinctive places - the well-trodden corners, hidden gems, and culturally significant areas that Londoners and visitors alike know and love. While some are historic parishes or estates, others have evolved more organically over time. Whether you're wandering through the lively streets of Bayswater, discovering the elegance of Brompton, or passing the iconic central point of Charing Cross, each name on this list opens a new window into London's diverse identity.
Explore the entries below to discover more about the places that give London its character.
- Bank: Area in the City of London.
- Bayswater: Area of west London within the City of Westminster.
- Belgravia: One of the most expensive neighbourhoods in the world.
- Bellingham: Neighbourhood within the London Borough of Lewisham.
- Bermondsey: Neighbourhood on the southern bank of the River Thames in the London Borough of Southwark.
- Blackheath: Neighbourhood within the London Borough of Lewisham.
- Bloomsbury: Area of central London to the south of Camden.
- Brixton: Neighbourhood in the London Borough of Lambeth.
- Brockley: Neighbourhood within the London Borough of Lewisham.
- Brompton: Neighbourhood within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, traditional home of writers and authors.
- Camden: Borough that forms part of Inner London.
- Canary Wharf: Complex of skyscrapers on the Isle of Dogs.
- Catford: District in the London Borough of Lewisham on the southeastern part of Greater London.
- Charing Cross: Location at the very centre of London.
- Chelsea: Neighbourhood on the northern bank of the River Thames.
- City of London: The historic core of London.
- City of Westminster: Borough with the status of city, on the north bank of the River Thames.
- Clapham: District within the London Borough of Lambeth.
- Covent Garden: District on the easternmost part of the City of Westminster.
- Crofton Park: District in the London Borough of Lewisham on the southeastern part of Greater London.
- Docklands: Area east of London.
- Downham: District in the London Borough of Lewisham on the southeastern part of Greater London.
- Evelyn: Neighbourhood of London named after writer John Evelyn.
- Forest Hill: Hillside neighbourhood in south London.
- Greater London: An area of 609 square miles covering 32 boroughs.
- Greenwich: Town on the southeastern part of London.
- Grove Park: A neighbourhood in South London.
- Hammersmith: Town centre of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
- Holborn: Neighbourhood between the City of London and the London Borough of Camden.
- Holloway: Neighbourhood within the London Borough of Islington.
- Kennington: An area in the London Borough of Lambeth.
- Kensington: Affluent neighbourhood within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
- King's Cross: Neighbourhood of London best known as a rail transportation hub.
- Knightsbridge: Street on the south side of Hyde Park, in the City of Westminster.
- Ladywell: An area in the London Borough of Lewisham.
- Lee Green: An area in the London Borough of Lewisham.
- Leicester Square: Pedestrian square in the West End of London.
- Limehouse: Former shipyard area on the north bank of the River Thames.
- Marylebone: Upscale neighbourhood in the City of Westminster.
- Mayfair: Place in the City of Westminster.
- New Cross: An area in the London Borough of Lewisham.
- North Kensington: Neighbourhood in the Notting Hill area.
- Notting Hill: An area in West London.
- Paddington: An area in the City of Westminster.
- Parliament Square: Public square in front of the Palace of Westminster.
- Perry Vale: An area in the London Borough of Lewisham.
- Piccadilly Circus: Traffic junction in London's West End.
- Pimlico: Neighbourhood to the south of Belgravia.
- Queen Square: A small garden square in Bloomsbury.
- River Thames: The primary river flowing through central London.
- Rotherhithe: Peninsula on the south bank of the River Thames within the London Borough of Southwark.
- Shepherd's Bush: Neighbourhood around Shepherd's Bush Green in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham.
- Soho: Area in the centre of the West End of London.
- South Kensington: District in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea.
- Southwark (The Borough): Main district within the London Borough of Southwark, commonly called The Borough.
- St James's: An area in the City of Westminster.
- Stockwell: Neighbourhood in the London Borough of Lambeth.
- Streatham: A district in the London Borough of Lambeth.
- Sydenham Hill: One of the tallest hills in South London.
- Telegraph Hill: An area in the London Borough of Lewisham.
- Trafalgar Square: Famous public square in the centre of London.
- Vauxhall: A district within the London Borough of Lambeth.
- West End: Entertainment and theatre district in the centre of London.
- Westminster: Area within the City of Westminster.
- West Norwood: District in the London Borough of Lambeth.
- Whitefoot: A neighbourhood in the London Borough of Lambeth.
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