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Unhallowed Mods (unhallowedmods) wrote,
@ 2009-03-20 13:59:00

London

Separated into its Burroughs by fifty-foot walls. Deathwatch patrol on the walls (galvanic cannons attached to them) looking for animate outbreaks. Should that happen, the walls doors are shut down and locked, and Deathwatch dispatched to take out the animates before it gets too bad. Should it become uncontrollable, the walls are made as such that they can put that section of London to flame and burn it all down (even with innocents inside) so that way the Plague will not affect the rest of the city.

Outside of the city is Wastelands.

Prussia has the monopoly now on airships, but Britain is trying to get their technology up to snuff on that.

Skies are filled with smog from factories, and the smoke from the numerous crematoria all over the city (That's right. There's a bunch of burnt dead people remains in the air). The air is noxious, requiring people to have some sort of face covering/breathing apparatus on at all times.

For the game itself, these are the only areas that are to be used. Everything else is unlivable area (Such as South London), or Wasteland ruins (Everthing outside of these numbers).
1 - London
2 - Stepney, Bow, Wapping, Poplar, Isle of Dogs, Bethnal Green
4 - Paddington, Westminster
5 - Kensington, Chelsea
9 - Hampstead, Holborn, St. Pancras
10 - Islington, Finsbury
11 - Hackney, Shoreditch, Stoke Newington
13 - Hammersmith, Fulham

London Proper - This is where all of the government is. There is no residential housing here, but a majority of shops and jobs have their home office here. The streets are cramped, but more money flows in and out of these streets between the banks that line them than through the entirety of the West End.(1 on map)

East End - Consists of Stepney, Wapping, Bow, Limehouse, Poplar, Bethnal Green, Hackney, Shoreditch, Stoke Newington (2 and 11 on map). This is the single worst part of London, and it's too bad that it takes up a large chunk of the city. Most people do not dare enter there alone, and even groups of well-dressed aristocrats wouldn't make it out of there alive. There are plenty of neighborhoods in the area, and those that live here generally are the scum of the Metropolis.

Bethnal Green - A large number of illegal fights take place here, generally in the basements of certain Public Houses. The area is run by the Family, and Detective Howard Barrentine can often be found around here. This area has the largest concentration of Brothels, though they are, by far, not the classiest in the East End. (2)

Blackwall - Contains the mouth of the Blackwall Tunnel that crossed the Thames into Greenwich. While the tunnel is supposed to have been destroyed, people still claim that animates emerge from there on a regular basis. (2)

Bow - Mostly residential, if one can call it that. One can still find remnants of Bow china scattered about, especially in the old Bow China Works which is now a place for squatters to keep out of the noxious London air. Before the Plague, there was a huge Suffragette movement here, and many of the females that frequent the East End tend to stay here. (2)

Clapton - Clapton as a whole has traditionally had high crime rates, but it has to be said that much of this has been concentrated around Lower Clapton Road, nicknamed 'Murder Mile'. Clapton is home to one of London's more unusual churches, the Church of the Good Shepherd, now used as a place of worship by the Ancient Catholic Church. However, the church was originally built by the Agapemonite cult in 1892 as the Church of the Ark of the Covenant. (11)

Cubitt Town - Houses many of the people that work the docks, along with a large number of streetwalkers. (2)

Dalston - This is the area the "high-end" brothels and Public Houses in the East End are. Still slums by anyone's standards, the most well off of criminals can be found in this area. (11)

De Beauvoir Town - This area boasts the nicest of houses in all of the East End. A majority of Undertakers live here if not in the West End. Unfortunately, these houses do tend to draw a lot of stupid criminals that think they can rob the places. (11)

Globe Town - Next to Whitechapel. There are still people here that work as weavers to make an honest living in this most poor section of the East End. (2)

Hackney You can find St. Augustine's Tower here. For some reason, the whole neighborhood of Hackney sends chills up people's spines, and many tend to go out of their way to avoid it. (11)

Haggerston - A large number of non-british residents of the Metropolis tend to get shoved into this small neighborhood. (11)

Homerton - Here you can find the Homerton Asylum, along with the largest underground cadaver market. It's unknown if the two are related. (11)

Hoxton - Most notorious for the Gunpowder Plot, anarchists from all over the city tend to convene here still. While Whitechapel may be known for housing more anarchists, Hoxton is their special retreat for planning. (11)

Isle of Dogs - This is Francis Kestrel's territory. If you need something smuggled in to (or out of) London, this would be the place to go. Even the Deathwatch turn a blind eye to his river traffic coming in and out of the Isle of Dogs docks. (2)

Limehouse - Ji Guo Lao peddles his Ghost Life Formula here. There is a large population of Chinese living in Limehouse. Many of London's opium dens can be found in this area. (2)

London Fields - It's said that before the Plague, this area was used to play some game called 'Cricket'. Now it is simply a barren area with a few public houses and brothels. The Family own the land, and it is unsure for what reason they wish to keep it undeveloped. (11)

Mile End - If one can call it such, this is the East End's artsy community. You can find theatres and makeshift schools in Mile End. Not that many people in the East End can read, but the people here are trying to make the area a better place, and not fall into the stereotype. (2)

Millwall - Here you can find the Millwall Dock and Canary Wharf. This area is still under Black Tongue's control, but he is never found here, though the docks here are much more busy. (2)

Poplar - The warehouse district, though most people use them to live in instead of being on the streets. Several of the East End's Hospices are here, as well as a few small churches. (2)

Ratcliff - This is one of the nicest areas in the East End. Which isn't saying much. The area is inhabited mostly by Pirates, and is reputed to be the most violent area in all of London. (2)

Shacklewell - This area contains a saw mill and several factories that keeps many people in jobs, no matter how low paying it is. It also generates most of the pollution that is in the air all over London. (11)

Shadwell - Shadwell is a maritime hamlet with roperies, tan yards, breweries, wharves, smiths and numerous taverns, which built up around the chapel of St Paul's. (2)

Shoreditch - This is considered the most political part of the East End. Generally people that are tying to get the voices of the people heard tend to work and live here. (11)

Spitalfields - Here you can find the East End's largest hospice, as well as its largest crematorium. This is also the biggest of marketplaces, though much of what is sold isn't necessarily legal. While Ratcliff may have the reputation of being the most violent area, Spitalfields is by far the worst of the rookeries in London, and Dean Street is not a place you walk on your own. Dorset Street has remained a legend from the killing of Mary Kelly and people steer clear of it so as not to rile the ghosts there. (2)

Stamford Hill - This area is home to Europe's largest Hasidic Jewish community. (11)

Stepney - Mostly known for it's high population of Public Houses and common lodging-houses. (2)

Stoke Newington - From the 16th century on, Stoke Newington has played a prominent role in assuring a water supply to sustain London. There are many jobs available here, as most people that work here tend to not live past their thirties due to the sheer amount of hard labour they must provide. (11)

Wapping - Home of St. George in the East. Execution Dock is still around, and rumours have it that it is still used to this day, but nothing has been concretely verified. Prospect of Whitby, the Public House, is located here, too. (2)

Whitechapel - By far, the largest of the Rookeries, and the most well known for its prostitutes, a fair number of anarchists live in this area. It is not uncommon to see Constabulary hanging from out a window, or even in a quickly constructed gallows. (2)

West End - Consists of Westminster, Hampstead, Holborn, St Pancras (4 and 9 on the map). The West End has been claimed by many of the well-to-do aristocrats, nobility, and industrialists. It costs a lot to live in most of these neighborhoods, but the benefits are worth it. The area is much lower on crime as the Constabulary patrols constantly, and the streets are maintained. It is difficult for someone to make their way into the West End, since generally all of the Upper Class folks know the others, and it's a clique that most can't work their way into.

Bayswater - Bayswater is one of London's most cosmopolitan areas. The properties range from very expensive apartments to small studio flats. The population is very dense, and the majority of people that live in the West End live in Bayswater. (4)

Belgravia - Situated to the south-west of Buckingham Palace, Belgravia is one of London's most fashionable residential districts. It is a relatively quiet district in the heart of London, contrasting with neighbouring districts which have far more busy shops, large office buildings, hotels, and entertainment venues. Many embassies are located in the area, especially in Belgrave Square. (4)

Belsize Park - The name comes from the original 17th century manor house and parkland built by Daniel O'Neill for his wife, the Countess of Chesterfield which still stands on the site. It is a lively area and there are many restaurants, pubs and cafés along Haverstock Hill and also England's Lane. (9)

Bloomsbury - Bloomsbury was developed by the Russell family in the 17th and 18th centuries into a fashionable residential area. It is notable for its array of garden squares, numerous hospitals and academic institutions. (9)

Camden - Camden is well-known for its markets, selling goods of all types including fashion, lifestyle, books, food, junk/antiques and more bizarre items; they and the surrounding shops are popular with young people, in particular those searching for the trendiest of foreign clothing. (9)

Covent Garden - The area is dominated by shopping, street performers and entertainment facilities and contains an entrance to the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, which is also widely known simply as "Covent Garden", and the bustling Seven Dials area. (split between 4 and 9)

Dartmouth Park - Dartmouth Park is named after the Earl of Dartmouth who bought the land in the middle of the 18th century. Now it is a quiet residential area with a mixture of residents, from young professionals and families through to retired couples. (9)

Fitzrovia - Fitzrovia is named after the Fitzroy Tavern, a public house on Charlotte Street within the district. There are a large number of rubber clothing emporiums here. Much of Fitzrovia was developed by minor landowners, and this led to a predominance of small and irregular streets. Fitzrovia is a notable artistic and bohemian centre. (split between 4 and 9)

Fortune Green - This area is now entirely a cemetery for those that can afford to have a funeral instead of the mandated cremations. (9)

Gospel Oak - It has a large amount of social housing, in particular many high-rise and tower block estates in the south of Mansfield Road, and housing in the area is fairly cheap in comparison with surrounding areas such as Hampstead and Chalk Farm. (9)

Hampstead - Home to some of the most expensive housing in the London area, or indeed anywhere in the world. The village of Hampstead has more millionaires within its boundaries than any other area of Britain. (9)

Highgate - It is one of the more expensive suburbs to live in, but no where near Hampstead measures, and has an active conservation society, The Highgate Society, to protect its character. There is a large and very expensive rehabilitation clinic here, for those aristocrats looking to get over their opium (or other various) addictions. (9)

Holborn - Holborn is the location of the infamous Mother Clap's molly house, which no one in the West End speaks of. Though, should someone be spotted going in or out of there, rest assured that their lives will be marked by scandal. Hatton Garden is also located here, where anyone who is anyone gets their jewelry. Holborn has become a centre for entertainment venues such as Weston's Music Hall to suit more general tastes. (split between 4 and 9)

Hyde Park - The park has become a traditional location for mass demonstrations. Sites of interest in the park include Speakers' Corner (located in the northeast corner near Marble Arch), close to the former site of the Tyburn gallows, and Rotten Row, which is the northern boundary of the site of the Crystal Palace. (4)

Knightsbridge - Knightsbridge is home to many expensive shops. Some of London's most renowned restaurants are here, as are many exclusive hair and beauty salons, antiques and antiquities dealers, and a clutch of chic bars and clubs. Knightsbridge is home to many of the world's richest people. It has some of the highest property prices in the world. Fourteen out of the top 200 most expensive streets in Britain are in Knightsbridge. For centuries the area was renowned as the haunt of highwaymen, robbers and cut throats targeting travellers on the western route out of London. The fortunes of Knightsbridge were transformed in the 19th century. The area has often been a target for high-profile crime. (4)

Kentish Town - Kentish Town has always been noted for its pubs and bars, and the music that comes along with them. Many musicians now have gotten their start playing in Kentish Town. The largest municipal building in Kentish Town is the St Pancras public baths. The large complex has separate first and second class men's baths and a women's baths, along with a public hall. (9)

Kilburn - Kilburn is a busy district which is strongly associated with its Irish population. The fashion for taking 'medicinal waters' came to Kilburn when a well of chalybeate waters was discovered near the Bell Inn. In an attempt to compete with the nearby Hampstead Well, gardens and a 'great room' were opened to promote the well, and its waters are still promoted in journals as a cure for 'stomach ailments' (9)

Kings Cross - This area has a reputation for being a red light district and run-down. Many aristocrats snub their nose at Kings Cross, and the area is rife with scandal. Those that are low on money but still want to live in the West End normally find their way to living here. (9)

Maida Vale - The area is mostly residential, and mainly affluent, consisting of many large Edwardian blocks of mansion flats. There is also towards the south of the area securely middle class housing. (4)

Mayfair - Most of the area was first developed between the mid 17th century and the mid 18th century as a fashionable residential district, by a number of landlords, the most important of them the Grosvenor family. The district is now mainly commercial, with many offices in converted houses and new buildings, including major corporate headquarters, a concentration of hedge funds, and real estate businesses. Rents are among the highest in London and the world. There remains a substantial quantity of residential property as well as some exclusive shopping and London's largest concentration of luxury hotels and many restaurants. (4)

Millbank - Millbank is located by the River Thames, and consists of mainly buisnesses. Telegraph offices and London's only radio station are here. (4)

Paddington - Home of Paddington Green police station, the most important high-security police station in the United Kingdom. (4)

Pimlico - Pimlico is a small area of London that is primarily residential and well known for its collection of small hotels and impressive architecture. Its inhabitants are more lively than in Kensington and dominated by the well-to-do middle and upper-middle classes.(4)

Primrose Hill - It has always been one of the more fashionable districts in the urban belt that lies between the core of London and the outer suburbs, and remains expensive and prosperous. (9)

Queen's Park - In the past the area was rather run down, however over the past 5 years dramatic urban regeneration has taken place now making Queen's Park very popular with young professional couples and families with young children. Salusbury Road has an increasing number of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. (4)

Saffron Hill - Often described as a 'squalid neighbourhood, the home of paupers and thieves', Saffron Hill is only one small street. No matter the efforts of the aristocracy to clean Saffron Hill up, it remains a dirty and wretched place, the street very narrow and muddy, and the air impregnated with filthy odours. (9)

Somers Town - Somers Town has within its boundries a number of hospitals including Elizabeth Garret Anderson, Temperance and St. Pancras Workhouse. St. Pancras Old Church is adjacent to the workhouse and is one of the oldest churches in London. Within the churchyard are many memorials to Victorian dignitaries. (9)

St. James's - St James's is the home of many of the best known gentlemen's clubs in London, and is sometimes, though not as often as formerly, referred to as "Clubland". (4)

St. John's Wood - It is home to some of the most expensive properties in the world. It was one of the first London suburbs to be developed with a large amount of low density "villa" housing, as opposed to the terraced housing which was the norm in London, even in expensive districts. Parts of St John's Wood have been rebuilt at a higher density, but it remains a highly desirable residential district. (4)

St. Pancras - St Pancras is an area of London. For many centuries the name has been used for various officially designated areas, but today it is only an informal term and is rarely used, having been largely superseded by several other terms for overlapping districts. St Pancras is famous for its cemeteries. (9)

Soho - Soho is an entertainment district which has a reputation for its sex shops as well as its night life. 21 Soho Square is the location of The White House, an infamous magic brothel. (4)

Tufnell Park - Most of the local villas developed have withstood the sands of time. Though the area may be run down, it still is regarded as a decent area of the West End to live in. The private girls school established at the corner of Carleton and Brecknock Road was closed in 1878 after many of its pupils drowned in the Princess Alice disaster. For years the school remained closed, but reopened in 2078 so that the aristocratic women had a place to learn how to be proper wives. (9)

Victoria - The district consists predominantly of commercial property and social housing, with offices and shops lining most of the thoroughfares. (4)

Westminster - It has a large concentration of London's historic and prestigious landmarks, including Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. The historic core of Westminster is the former Thorney Island on which Westminster Abbey was built. The Abbey became the traditional venue of the coronation of the kings of England. The area has a substantial residential population, a surprisingly large proportion of which is a traditional London working-class community living in council and Peabody Trust estates at the back of Westminster Abbey and off Millbank. There is also a substantial working class community in the north of the borough. (4)

Other Areas - Islington and Finsbury (10 on map) is for the most part commercial properties. The few houses here are a step above the rookeries of the East End, but no where near the class of the West End (and the West End folks will be glad to explain, at length, how droll the area is). There are quite a few factories here, and shoppes. The majority of the population that is employed tends to work in this area.

Kensington and Chelsea (5 on map) is where the rich people go to shop. The houses in this area are of much lower class than most of the West End, but the stores that are there provide only the best of merchandise. While few of those that are comfortable in the West End dare venture out, the ones that do are pleasantly surprised by what they find there.

Hammersmith and Fulham (13 on map) is another area that is mostly residential, but there are a great number of cemeteries in this area. It is also on the edge of the city, lending itself to the greatest number of animate attacks. This place is very dangerous, but the people that live here tend to make it a beautiful section of town. It is also generally forgotten about by the Constabulary, making it a more than apt place to hide out... if you can make it through the numerous heavy gates required to make it there.

South London - Everything South of the Thames. Due to a Plague outbreak several years ago, all of the bridges were destroyed, and South London was left for dead. Occasionally people have tried to swim across the Thames to get into the Metropolis, but are gunned down easily by Deathwatch on this side of the river. (For the most part)