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			== Hammersmith gallery ==
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			File:Hammersmith Town Hall in daylight - geograph.org.uk - 800796.jpg\|Hammersmith Town Hall in daylight
			File:King Street, Hammersmith, UK - panoramio.jpg\|King Street, Hammersmith, UK
			File:the dove pub1.jpg\|The Dove Pub
			File:Lower Mall, Hammersmith from the river.jpg\|Lower Mall, Hammersmith from the river
			File:Hammersmith Bridge.jpg\|Hammersmith Bridge
			File:Hammersmith Bridge footings repair works.jpg\|Hammersmith Bridge footings repair works
			File:John-milton.jpg\|John Milton
			File:Eric Gill - self portrait.jpg\|Eric Gill - self portrait
			File:Gustav Holst.jpg\|Gustav Holst
			File:Rosalind Franklin.jpg\|Rosalind Franklin
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'''Hammersmith''' is a district in the [[London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham]], located in west [[London]], [[England]]. It is situated 4.3 miles (6.9 km) west-southwest of [[Charing Cross]]. It is one of the key commercial and employment centres in [[Greater London]] and has been for centuries a major centre of London's [[Polish community]].

== History ==
Hammersmith's name derives from the Old English ''Hammoder's hythe'', meaning "Hammoder's landing place". It was recorded in the [[Domesday Book]] of 1086 as ''Hamer smythe''. The area has been settled since at least [[Saxon times]].

== Geography ==
Hammersmith is bordered by [[Shepherd's Bush]] to the north, [[Kensington]] to the east, [[Chiswick]] to the west, and [[Fulham]] to the south, with which it forms part of the north bank of the [[River Thames]].

== Landmarks ==
Hammersmith is home to several notable landmarks such as the [[Hammersmith Bridge]], [[Hammersmith Apollo]], and the [[Lyric Theatre]].

== Transport ==
Hammersmith serves as a major transport hub and has two [[London Underground]] stations.

== Demographics ==
Hammersmith has a diverse population, with a large number of Polish immigrants.

== Education ==
There are several schools and colleges in Hammersmith, including the [[Latymer Upper School]] and the [[London Oratory School]].

== Notable people ==
Many notable people have lived in Hammersmith, including the actor [[Hugh Grant]] and the novelist [[E.M. Forster]].

== See also ==
* [[List of districts in London]]
* [[London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham]]

== References ==
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== External links ==
* [http://www.lbhf.gov.uk/ Hammersmith and Fulham Council]

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[[Category:Areas of London]]
[[Category:Hammersmith]]

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