Sheriffs of the City of London Estlin and Alderman William Anthony Bowater Russell. The Sheriffs' jurisdiction covers only the square mile of the City of London. The High Sheriff of Greater London covers areas of London outside the City, which today incorporates parts of several old counties, most notably Middlesex. The title of sheriff, or shire reeve, evolved during the Anglo-Saxon period of English history. The reeve was the representative of the king in a city, town or shire, responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing the law. By the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066, the City of London had sheriffs, usually two at a
Mile End tube station London, Mile End Hospital and the now-closed St. Clements Hospital—part of the Royal London Hospital—are nearby. 25, 205, 277, 323, 339, 425, D6, and D7, night route N205; and the non TFL National Express coach route A8; additionally 25 and A8 run a 24-hour service. There is a Public Carriage Office taxi rank on Mile End Road/Maplin Street next to the station. Mile End tube station Mile End is a London Underground station in Mile End, East End of London. It is served by the Hammersmith & City, District and Central lines. This station features a cross-platform interchange in both