The Thames Ironworks: a one-mile handicap at the Memorial Ground.

The Thames Ironworks: a one-mile handicap at the Memorial Ground. © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: H2684

Description: The West Ham Memorial Ground was laid out by the Chairman of the Thames Ironworks, Arnold Hills, for the recreation of his staff and to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897.

Creator: Unknown

Date: 1903

Credit line: Newham Archives and Local Studies Library collection.