Bethnal Green & Stepney 

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Bethnal Green and Stepney have an amazingly diverse community and locals would argue it's the true heart of London.

Whichever way you turn here there are legends and remnants of London's past staring back. Stepney used to be a medieval village and the area around St. Dunstan's on the High Street, which dates back to the 10th century, is still the most attractive part.

While the old school gangsters who famously ran the place in the 60's may have more or less moved out, alongside the true Cockney locals there is a thriving Bangladeshi community.

Head to infamous Brick Lane for some of London's best curry houses or the 24 hour bagel shop, popular with the 7am post club crowd at the weekends.