Origins
The earliest generally accepted incarnation of West Ham United was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks F.C., … See more

The original colours of the team were dark blue, due to Thames Ironworks chairman Arnold Hills being a former student of Oxford University (see Oxford blue). However, the team … See more

Until 2016, West Ham were based at the Boleyn Ground, commonly known as Upton Park, in Newham, East London. The capacity of the Boleyn Ground was 35,016, and had … See more

Retired numbers
• 6 Bobby Moore, Defender (1958–74) – posthumous honour
• 38 Dylan Tombides, Striker (2010–14) – posthumous honour
Club captains
West Ham dream … See more

Thames Ironworks FC
The Thames Ironworks Team (1895–1900) used the Union Flag as its badge.
Rivet Hammers
The principal element of the badge is the crossed pair of rivet hammers, tools that were used in the … See more

Supporters
I'm forever blowing bubbles, Pretty bubbles in the air. They fly so high, nearly reach the sky, Then like my dreams they fade and die. … See more

The club promotes the popular idea of West Ham being "The Academy of Football", with the moniker adorning the ground's new stadium façade. The comment predominantly refers to the club's youth development system which was established by … See more