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London River Thames, Hammersmith, evening light on the riverside with reflections.

About Hammersmith

Today Hammersmith is a far cry from what it was at the turn of the 19th century. Then it had a population of around 10,000 people, and now it has a multi-cultural society of in excess of 170,000.

Hammersmith developed around the River Thames, which is crossed via a graceful suspension bridge designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette. The present bridge replaces an earlier bridge of 1825, at that time it was the first suspension bridge across the Thames, and it was also a toll bridge with toll booths at either side. Hammersmith Bridge was declared open by the Prince of Wales in June 1887. In the year 2000 the bridge was damaged by a terrorist attack carried out by the IRA, it has since been repaired and is once again in use with weight restrictions in place.

The suburb boasts an extensive range of retail establishments, restaurants, cafe's, bars, and entertainment venue's. It is home to the Apollo and Lyric theatres.

The spiritual needs of the community are provided for by a number of churches, these include: St. Paul's, St. John the Evangelist, St. Luke's and The Holy Innocents.

Along the river visitors to the area can see some fine Thames side properties, some remain from the Victorian era. This is a pleasant place to stroll and enjoy watching the life of the great river whose waters have borne silent witness to the proud history of London and it's people.

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Hotels & Accommodation in Hammersmith

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	Novotel London West London, Greater London, England (0.2 miles, 0.4 km) This stylish Novotel is just 5 minutes’ walk from Hammersmith Apollo. It provides spacious rooms, a fitness suite, and a chic lounge bar. Guests can dine in the Artisan Grill.... More info and book online.. Price from £87.00
	Best Western Plus Seraphine Hammersmith Hotel London, Greater London, England (0.3 miles, 0.4 km) Just 5 minutes' walk from Hammersmith Underground Station and 600 metres from Hammersmith Apollo, an entertainment venue, is the Best Western Seraphine Hammersmith Hotel.... More info and book online.. Price from £67.00
	Holiday Inn Express London-Hammersmith London, Greater London, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) This modern hotel offers contemporary air-conditioned rooms in West London, only 0.5 miles from 2 Tube Stations. Guests are 5 minutes’ walk from shops and the Hammersmith Apollo concert venue.... More info and book online.. Price from £90.00
	Aviva Studios London, Greater London, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) Just a 2-minute walk from Hammersmith Tube Station, these modern, bright apartments offer fitted kitchenettes and free Wi-Fi. Hammersmith Apollo is just a 5-minute walk away.... More info and book online.. Price from £47.00
	Adria Hotel London, Greater London, England (0.3 miles, 0.5 km) In lively Hammersmith, just a couple of miles from central London, Adria Hotel offers modern accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Hammersmith and City Tube Station is just a 5-minute walk away.... More info and book online.. Price from £49.00

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Nearby travel help

Hammersmith Tube Station	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
Hammersmith Station	(0.2 miles, 0.3 km)
Barons Court Tube Station	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Goldhawk Road Station	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
M4 Junction 1	(2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction W)
M4 Junction 2	(3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction W)
London Heathrow Airport	(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction W)
London City Airport	(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction E)