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Known for
West Ham United FC (the Academy of Football — birthplace of Moore, Hurst and Peters of the 1966 World Cup), the green spaces, and a culturally significant East London neighbourhood
A little history
West Ham United — 'the Academy of Football' — produced Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters who together scored all of England's goals in the 1966 World Cup Final. The club has moved to the London Stadium in Stratford. The area has strong working-class and diverse community heritage.
The Bobby Moore connection is celebrated locally. Queen's Market for the diverse produce market. West Ham Park for green space. The Elizabeth Line and Jubilee Line for connectivity.
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West Ham has excellent diverse independent food — South Asian, Caribbean, West African and more. Queen's Market is outstanding.
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West Ham is a place in East London known for west Ham United FC (the Academy of Football — birthplace of Moore, Hurst and Peters of the 1966 World Cup), the green spaces, and a culturally significant East London neighbourhood. West Ham United — 'the Academy of Football' — produced Bobby Moore, Geoff Hurst and Martin Peters who together scored all of England's goals in the 1966 World Cup Final. The population is around 70,000.
West Ham has excellent diverse independent food — South Asian, Caribbean, West African and more. Queen's Market is outstanding.
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Roam covers West Ham and the surrounding area in East London, including Plaistow, Upton Park, Forest Gate, Stratford, Canning Town, East Ham, Custom House and Green Street.
