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Known for
The Central Park and Manor Park, the City of London Cemetery (with notable Victorian monuments), the diverse South Asian and West African communities, and one of East London's most vibrant multicultural neighbourhoods
A little history
East Ham developed as a Victorian suburb, home to successive waves of immigrant communities. The Central Park was opened in 1898. The area is now predominantly South Asian and West African, with one of the most diverse food cultures in London. The City of London Cemetery contains remarkable Victorian monuments.
East Ham High Street for extraordinary South Asian food — some of the best and most authentic in London. The City of London Cemetery for Victorian monumental sculpture. Central Park for a local green space.
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Food & drink in East Ham
East Ham High Street has outstanding South Asian food — vegetarian restaurants, sweet shops, and curry houses of exceptional quality and authenticity. One of London's great food destinations.
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East Ham's independent businesses are driven by the vibrant South Asian community. The High Street is one of East London's strongest independent commercial destinations.
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Frequently asked questions
East Ham is a place in East London known for the Central Park and Manor Park, the City of London Cemetery (with notable Victorian monuments), the diverse South Asian and West African communities, and one of East London's most vibrant multicultural neighbourhoods. East Ham developed as a Victorian suburb, home to successive waves of immigrant communities. The population is around 80,000.
East Ham High Street has outstanding South Asian food — vegetarian restaurants, sweet shops, and curry houses of exceptional quality and authenticity. One of London's great food destinations.
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Local East Ham businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing East Ham and the wider East London area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers East Ham and the surrounding area in East London, including Forest Gate, Upton Park, Green Street, Barking, Plaistow, Manor Park, Little Ilford and Beckton.
