East Ham has many green spaces and parks. The graveyard of St Mary's church is the largest nature reserve in Greater London. Central Park and Plashet Park combine parkland with playgrounds and cafés. Famous names associated with East Ham include the photographer David Bailey, philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, prison reformer Elizabeth Fry, Dame Vera Lynn and Dick Turpin.
This 4-tonne bronze statue was created by sculptor Philip Jackson, based on photographs of scenes following West Germany’s 4-2 defeat by England in the 1966 World Cup tournament at Wembley...
Cabot Place Shopping Centre is one of the largest shopping complexes in Docklands. It snakes underneath several buildings and is well connected to the local transport links. The...
This interesting artwork is one of the centrepieces of the great distinguished Cabot Square at the heart of the Canary Wharf complex in London's Docklands. The piece was created...
Based in the University of East London, this art Centre is designed as a gallery and forum where artists from all walks of life can show their works. The...
This church is part of the Redeemed Church of God Network and has several chapels across south east London. This facility is located extremely close to the Thames Barrier...
The film location for Blow Up, Michelangelo Antonioni's cult 1960s film, Maryon Park has had an interesting past. Its highest point, Cox's Mount, which overlooks the River Thames, was used...
Michael Von Clemm was a prominent merchant banker and financier throughout the 1970s , 80s and 90s. He was president of the huge banking corporation Credit Suisse First Boston....
Pound Park is located in south east London close to the border between Woolwich, Kidbrooke and Charlton. The large green area is provided by the local authority as a...
The Raceway Company own the only two indoor go-karting tracks in the capital. This is the newer of the two facilities, the other being in King’s Cross in central...
Officially known as ‘The Boleyn Ground’, the West Ham stadium was inaugurated in 1904. It is home to West Ham United Football Club (nicknamed ‘The Hammers’ or ‘The Irons’). The...