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Thanks Elle.
I am feeling a little less of a dumbo.
I was reading this over my lunch-break

http://forum.charltonlife.com/discussion/59152/is-sidcup-in-london-or-kent

Pigale, glad you got to Tower Hamlets. It features in our newspapers, tv news reports and so on quite often, so it isn't as obscure as many other places (and clues!).

I don't think Tower Hamlets is a real place. It was a re-branding exercise to make places like the Isle of Dogs and Bethnal Green sound more attractive!

I think Estate Agents are also responsible for creating "villages" from small areas of larger towns to attract buyers

Hi, Chris!
Tower Hamlets is a London Borough and has a County council
www.towerhamlets.gov.uk

Hi, Rusty!
I forgot to comment on your decorating! That is good that all is finished. Are you happy with the result?
Are you introducing any "colour" into the room? Bedspread / duvet cover/ whatever?
I hope you get your blind fixed soon.
I've been referring to my Xword book as having come from Amazon - okay, I'll admit it! A senior moment! - but of course it came from Ebay.
Yes, from World of Books.
And yes, I have sent Ebay an email expressing surprise, puzzlement, and disappointment!
We shall what that brings forth........

yes, elle, but how long has it existed?

Chris, I think the name Tower Hamlets has existed for centuries?
the name originated from the 16th century when the Constable of the Tower of London commanded the Tower Hamlet Militia.
Tower Hamlets forms the core of the East End.
But I think the Council was only formed in the early 1960s?
I'm not sure of any of this - it is what I think I remember !

Apparently there was a warden of the Tower Hamlets in the 16th century, but the term fell out of use until it was revived for the unfashionable East End areas and created as a borough in 1965. I think the reason I originally suggested isn't far off the mark!

Helli, Elle!
I think your pesky bug has crossed the border!
I am bunged up!
Yes, painting is fine.
He is coming back in 5/6 weeks to do two more rooms.
My blinds man has not appeared.
I shall phone him tomorrow.
Oh dear. You and your senior moments.
Any response from eBay or World of Books?