A History of the County of Middlesex: Volume 11, Stepney, Bethnal Green
The ancient parish of Stepney covered most of the area of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in the middle ages, but was gradually reduced in area.
Victoria County History - Middlesex
Founded in 1899 and originally dedicated to Queen Victoria, the Victoria County History (VCH) is an encyclopaedic record of England's places and people from earliest times to the present day. It has been described as the greatest publishing project in English local history. This series describes the history of the county of Middlesex - This series describes the history of London - do also see the VCH Middlesex page on the IHR website for more information.
A History of the County of Middlesex: Volume 12, Chelsea
Chelsea was a desirable riverside residence for wealthy merchants, lawyers, and courtiers from the fifteenth century, a pleasure resort for all ranks of society from the eighteenth; and now one of the most expensive and desirable places to live in London.