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Woolwich

District in southeast London, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Woolwich (/ˈwʊlɪ, -ɪ/) is a town in southeast London, England, within the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

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Beresford Square market with Royal Arsenal Gatehouse (left) and Crossrail development in the background
Woolwich is located in Royal Borough of Greenwich
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Woolwich is located in Greater London
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Location within Greater London
Population84,959 (2011 Census)[1]
OS grid referenceTQ435795
 Charing Cross8.5 mi (13.7 km) WNW
London borough
Ceremonial countyGreater London
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townLONDON
Postcode districtSE18
Dialling code020
PoliceMetropolitan
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51.488°N 0.063°E / 51.488; 0.063
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The district's location on the River Thames led to its status as an important naval, military and industrial area; a role that was maintained throughout the 16th to 20th centuries. After several decades of economic hardship and social deprivation, the area now has several large-scale urban renewal projects.

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