Gardiner's, London

#2360 among attractions in London

Shopping, Department store

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Facts and practical information

Gardiner's was a department store at the junction of Whitechapel High Street and Commercial Road, London. Opened in the 1870s, it specialised in Scottish clothing and military uniforms. It was destroyed by fire in May 1972. Its site, where the main confrontation of the Battle of Cable Street took place in 1936, is sometimes still referred to as Gardiner's Corner. ()

Coordinates: 51°30'55"N, 0°4'16"W

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Tower Hamlets (Whitechapel)London United Kingdom

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Gardiner's – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Whitechapel Gallery, 30 St Mary Axe, Old Spitalfields Market, Baltic Exchange.

~1200 ftN
Museum, Edwardian architecture, Modern art museum
Whitechapel Gallery, London
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's vibrant East End, the Whitechapel Gallery stands as a beacon of contemporary art and culture. Since its establishment in 1901, this historic institution has been dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge works from the world's most...
0.4 miW
Soaring tower nicknamed the Gherkin
30 St Mary Axe, London
11 min walk • 30 St Mary Axe, commonly known as "The Gherkin," is an iconic fixture of London's skyline. This architectural marvel is a commercial skyscraper that stands in the city's financial district. Completed in 2003, The Gherkin is lauded for its innovative, energy-efficient...
~1830 ftNW
Covered Victorian market hall
Old Spitalfields Market, London
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the East End, Old Spitalfields Market is a vibrant testament to London's historic and contemporary market culture. A stone's throw from Liverpool Street station, this bustling market offers an eclectic mix of old and new, where Victorian...
0.4 miW
Shopping, Market
Baltic Exchange, London
11 min walk • The Baltic Exchange, nestled in the heart of London's financial district, is not only a hub for global maritime commerce but also a historical landmark with a rich heritage. The exchange, originally formed in 1744, has been the beating heart of the shipping market...
~970 ftNW
Shopping, Street, Market
Petticoat Lane Market, London
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's East End, Petticoat Lane Market is a vibrant and bustling street market steeped in history. Known for its lively atmosphere and diverse array of goods, this London landmark is a must-visit for tourists seeking an authentic market...
~1550 ftNE
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
East London Mosque, London
8 min walk • The East London Mosque is situated in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets between Whitechapel and Aldgate East. Combined with the adjoining London Muslim Centre and Maryam Centre, it is one of the largest mosques in Europe, and the biggest in the UK, accommodating more than 7,000 worshippers for congregational prayers.
~1640 ftW
Square
Mitre Square, London
8 min walk • Mitre Square is a small square in the City of London. It measures about 77 feet by 80 feet and is connected via three passages with Mitre Street to the south west, to Creechurch Place to the north west and, via St James's Passage, to Duke's Place to the north east.
~1860 ftN
Street
Brick Lane, London
9 min walk • Brick Lane is a street in the East End of London, in the borough of Tower Hamlets. It runs from Swanfield Street in Bethnal Green in the north, crosses the Bethnal Green Road before reaching the busiest, most commercially active part which runs through Spitalfields, or along its eastern edge.
~1880 ftNW
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
Sandys Row Synagogue, London
10 min walk • Sandy's Row Synagogue is a historic Grade II listed synagogue and former Christian church in the East End of London. Built by refugee French Huguenots in 1766, it was later converted into a Baptist chapel and in 1867 was acquired by a Jewish congregation. It is the oldest surviving Ashkenazi synagogue in London.
~820 ftN
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Brick Lane Mosque, London
4 min walk • Brick Lane Jamme Masjid, formerly known as the London Jamme Masjid, is a Muslim place of worship in Central London and is in the East End of London.
~1150 ftNE
Shopping
Whitechapel Bell Foundry, London
6 min walk • The Whitechapel Bell Foundry was a business in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. At the time of the closure of its Whitechapel premises, it was the oldest manufacturing company in Great Britain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Gardiner's?

Nearby attractions include Altab Ali Park, London (4 min walk), Brick Lane Mosque, London (4 min walk), Machzike Hadath, London (5 min walk), Petticoat Lane Market, London (5 min walk).

How to get to Gardiner's by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gardiner's:

Bus

Aldgate East Station • Lines: 242, 254, N253 (1 min walk)
Altab Ali Park • Lines: 254, N253 (5 min walk)

Metro

Aldgate East • Lines: District, Hammersmith & City (1 min walk)
Aldgate • Lines: Circle, Metropolitan (6 min walk)

Light rail

Tower Gateway Platform 2 • Lines: Tg-B (9 min walk)
Shadwell Platform 2 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa, Tg-B (18 min walk)

Train

London Fenchurch Street (10 min walk)
Shoreditch High Street (15 min walk)

Ferry

Tower Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (17 min walk)
Saint Katharine's Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour (17 min walk)