Greater London is often referred to as "the City" or "the Square Mile" and it forms the main financial district. Archaically, the urbanised area of London was known as the Metropolis. In common usage, the terms "London" and "Greater London" are usually used interchangeably. Greater London is officially divided for some purposes, with varying definitions, into Inner London and Outer London. For some strategic planning purposes it is divided into five sub-regions. Greater London is under the strategic local governance of the Greater London Authority (GLA). It consists of an elected assembly, the London Assembly, and an executive head, the Mayor of
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