Beckton

Beckton is a place in the London Borough of Newham.

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The area forms the eastern limit of London's redeveloped Docklands and consists of mainly recent architecture and housing.

Related Topics:
London - Docklands

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It is home to a terminus for the Docklands Light Railway and also a depot for the DLR. There is also speculation of a new extension to the railway from Beckton to Barking and Dagenham.

Related Topics:
Docklands Light Railway - Barking - Dagenham

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Transport for London are planning a new bridge, the Thames Gateway Bridge, which will connect Beckton to Thamesmead on the southern bank of the River Thames.

Related Topics:
Transport for London - Thames Gateway Bridge - Thamesmead - River Thames

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Beckton is 8 miles (12.8 km) east of Charing Cross.

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