District guide · London
The London Borough of Newham lies east of the City of London in Inner London, straddling areas once governed by West Ham and East Ham. The Queen Elizabeth Olymp...
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The London Borough of Newham lies east of the City of London in Inner London, straddling areas once governed by West Ham and East Ham. The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and ArcelorMittal Orbit stand as legacies of the 2012 Summer Olympics, while West Ham Park provides green space within the borough. The area contains historical churches, civic buildings, and parks of interest to those exploring East London's heritage.
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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is a major sporting and public park in east London, created for the 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The park covers former industrial land in the Stratford area, transformed through extensive regeneration.
The ArcelorMittal Orbit is a sculpture and observation tower in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. Designed by Anish Kapoor and Cecil Balmond, it was created for the 2012 London Olympics.
East Ham Station
St Mary Magdalene
St Barnabas Parish Church
Old Tech College
Church of St. Mary the Virgin
Stratford East
All Saints, West Ham
St John's Church
Newham Town Hall
North Woolwich Old Station Museum (Closed)
Martyrs Memorial
Old Town Hall
The Boleyn
Earl Of Essex Public House
Emmanuel Church Forest Gate
King Edward VII