London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham facts for kids
| London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham | |
 Shown within Greater London |
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| Official website | http://www.lbhf.gov.uk/ |
Quick facts for kids Geography |
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| Status | London borough |
| Area — Total |
Ranked 350th 16.40 km² |
| ONS code | 00AN |
| Admin HQ | King Street, Hammersmith |
| Demographics | |
| Population — Total (2005 est.) — Density |
Ranked 83rd (of 354) 179,900 10,970 / km² |
| Ethnicity | 78.0% White 58.0% British 20.0% Non-British 11.1% African-Caribbean 4.4% South Asian |
| Politics | |
| Leadership | Leader & Cabinet |
| Mayor | Melanie Scott Russell |
| Executive | Conservative |
| MPs | Greg Hands (Con) Andy Slaughter (Lab) |
| London Assembly — Member |
West Central Angie Bray (Con) |
The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is a London borough located in West London. It is part of an area known as Inner London. This borough is known for its higher house prices compared to many other parts of England.
It is also famous for being home to three well-known football teams: Fulham F.C., Queens Park Rangers F.C., and Chelsea F.C..
| Greater London • London • City of London | |
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London Boroughs: Barking and Dagenham • Barnet • Bexley • Brent • Bromley • Camden • Croydon • Ealing • Enfield • Greenwich • Hackney • Hammersmith and Fulham • Haringey • Harrow • Havering • Hillingdon • Hounslow • Islington • Kensington and Chelsea • Kingston • Lambeth • Lewisham • Merton • Newham • Redbridge • Richmond • Southwark • Sutton • Tower Hamlets • Waltham Forest • Wandsworth • Westminster |
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What is Hammersmith and Fulham?
The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is a local government area. It is one of 32 boroughs that make up Greater London. The borough was created in 1965. This happened when the former Metropolitan Boroughs of Hammersmith and Fulham joined together.
Where is Hammersmith and Fulham Located?
This borough is found in the western part of London. It sits on the north bank of the River Thames. The river forms its southern border. It is close to other famous London areas. These include Kensington and Chelsea to the east.
Who Runs the Borough?
The borough is run by a local council. This council makes decisions about local services. These services include schools, libraries, and parks. The council is led by a Mayor and a Cabinet. They work to improve life for everyone living in the borough.
Famous Football Teams
Hammersmith and Fulham is a big deal for football fans. It is home to three professional football clubs. These teams play in major English leagues.
- Fulham F.C. plays at Craven Cottage.
- Queens Park Rangers F.C. plays at Loftus Road.
- Chelsea F.C. plays at Stamford Bridge.
Having three big teams makes the borough a lively place for sports.
Images for kids
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'The Village' at Westfield Shopping Centre.
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Shepherd's Bush Road in London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
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Hammersmith Regatta 1869 – medal won by Thomas Luckett
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Fulham Palace courtyard
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The modest rear entrance to Hammersmith Town Hall is guarded by Old Father Thames, Hammersmith's tutelary deity. (September 2005)
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Building of Hammersmith Library in 2013
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See also
In Spanish: Hammersmith y Fulham para niños
