Traditional county: London · Unitary authority: Greater London · Region: London
Explore Bow, London with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Bow map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Bow, London, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Bow |
| Traditional County | London |
| Unitary Authority | Greater London |
| District / Borough | Tower Hamlets |
| Region | London |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.532317 |
| Longitude | -0.032739 |
| Place Type | Other Settlement |
Bow maintains a distinct, resilient character as a historic crossing point over the River Lea, bearing the weight of centuries within its evolving streetscape. It lies 2.8 miles east-north-east of City of London (from City of London: bearing 64°T, OS grid TQ 365 833). The morning light often catches the stone of the ancient bridges, casting long, contemplative shadows across the paths that lead toward the verdant expanse of Victoria Park. Residents frequently traverse the quiet lanes, passing the remnants of industrial innovation that once defined the local economy along the canal banks. A short walk reveals the unassuming grace of Selwyn Green, where the grass holds the cool dampness of the river air even as the urban hum persists in the distance. The presence of the Three Colt Bridge serves as a silent witness to the transit of merchants and travellers who have long relied on these vital connections. Bow retains an architectural honesty in its brickwork, a stark contrast to the glass towers rising on the horizon. Here, the legacy of the past endures not as a relic, but as a subtle rhythm guiding the daily pace of life.
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Explore Bow, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.532317, -0.032739. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |