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West Ham
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West Ham is a place in east London, England in the London Borough of Newham, located 6.1 miles (9.8 km) east of Charing Cross.
The football club West Ham United F.C. is named after the area. Their nicknames include the Irons and the Hammers. This derives from their old existence as the Thames Ironworks who founded the club. They play at the Boleyn Ground in nearby Upton Park. The West Ham Stadium, a greyhound racing and speedway stadium, operated between 1928 and 1972. The Arena Essex Hammers speedway team, who race at Arena Essex next to Lakeside Shopping Centre in Essex, are now the closest team and took their name from the defunct West Ham team.
From 1889 to 1965 it formed part of the County Borough of West Ham. West Ham gives its name to the Parliamentary constituency of West Ham, although the constituency also extends over other areas such as Plaistow and Stratford. It is currently represented by Lyn Brown.
Nearest areas:
- East Ham, Upton Park and Plaistow to the east
- Stratford to the north-west
- Leyton to the north
- Canning Town to the south
Nearest tube stations:
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Districts: Beckton | Canning Town | East Ham | Forest Gate | Manor Park | Plaistow | Stratford | Upton Park | West Ham Attractions: ExCeL Exhibition Centre | London City Airport | Royal Docks | Thames Barrier | West Ham Park Constituencies: East Ham | West Ham | Poplar and Canning Town |