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It was in Haggerston that the Kray twins built their empire. Although the area suffers from what some people would regard as a bad reputation developers are buying into the area and a number of developments have already taken place. The Union Central Building, Glassworks Studios and Advanti developments all offer good warehouse conversion apartments and these have proved popular. The East London Extension line also has a planned stop at Haggerston. And Kylie Minogue is alleged to have stayed in the area while she had a partner who lived here.With one of the highest concentrations of London artists working locally, it is no surprise you find a ready supply of exhibition spaces. Worth mentioning are the long established Lamont Gallery, for contemporary British art, and Camerawork on Roman Road, for photography exhibitions. Nearby, Four Corners provide subsidised film-making facilities for cash-strapped film directors and have educational resources and displays. There is also a Buddhist centre nearby. Lee Hurst's Backyard Comedy Club on Cambridge Heath Road has regular appearances by big name chuckle raisers.
Tube: Old Street and Haggerston (planned)
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