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West Ham United

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London based football team, known as 'The Hammers'. Founded by Arnold Hills (1857-1927), MD of Thames Ironworks, who also founded the Oriolet Hospital and Convalescent Home.

This club was originally called the Thames Ironworks FC - hence the nickname. The club adopted the current name in 1900 and moved to the existing location in Upton Park, (known as the 'Boleyn Ground') in 1904. They are one of the main contenders for taking over the 2012 Olympics Stadium as their home ground.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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West Ham United

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Bobby Moore

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