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Hammersmith is a district of West London, England, 4.3 miles (6.9 km) southwest of Charing Cross. It is the administrative centre of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, and identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London .
Hammersmith and Fulham, inner borough of London, England, part of the historic county of Middlesex. It lies north of the River Thames and west of Kensington and Chelsea. It was created a borough in 1965 by the amalgamation of the former metropolitan boroughs of Fulham and Hammersmith.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Fulham (/ ˈ f ʊ l ə m /) is an area of the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham in West London, England, 3.6 miles (5.8 km) southwest of Charing Cross. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames , bordering Hammersmith , Kensington and Chelsea .
- King Street. Hammersmith’s principal artery, King Street was the main road to Windsor Castle for hundreds of years. Posting houses were set along the way at short intervals, and many of these have since become pubs.
- Ravenscourt Park. It’s a mystery how this 20-acre park has kept off most Londoners’ radar. Ravenscourt Park dates back to the Palingswick Estate in the 12th century, which was renamed Ravenscourt 250 years ago.
- Eventim Apollo. Facing the Hammersmith Flyover is a majestic performance venue steeped in rock and pop folklore. First off the Apollo is a spectacular Art Deco building designed by Robert Cromie and opened in 1932.
- Emery Walker’s House. An enthralling time capsule of the Arts and Crafts Movement, no. 7 Hammersmith Terrace was the home of printer and engraver Emery Walker, and was hardly touched after he passed away in 1933.
Location of the Hammersmith and Fulham area in London. Hammersmith & Fulham is a borough in west London, and boasts 3 Premiership football teams within its boundaries.
Bordered by the River Thames to the South, Hammersmith was originally a London Borough in its own right until it was merged with Fulham to create the borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. But, anywhere north of the Lillie Road/Fulham Road still has that Hammersmith vibe.
Feb 14, 2023 · 1. Hammersmith River Walk. As former Hammersmith residents, possibly our favourite thing to do in Hammersmith was to go for a pleasant stroll along the River Thames. This area is one of the most affluent places in London and there are many beautiful homes and historic pubs all along this stretch of the river (particularly around Lower Mall).
