Fulham is an area of south-west London in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, (the successor to the Metropolitan Borough of Fulham) located 3. Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using Latitude and Longitude The districts of England are a level of subnational division of England used for the purposes of local government The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham ( is a London borough in West London and forms part of Inner London. The ceremonial counties are areas of England that are appointed a Lord-Lieutenant, and are defined by the government as the Counties for the purposes of the Lieutenancies Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. The region, also known as the government office region, is currently the highest tier of local government sub-national entity of England, with only one Greater London is the top-level administrative subdivision covering London, England. Constituent country is a phrase used often by official institutions in contexts in which a country makes up a part of a larger entity or grouping England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland This list of sovereign states, alphabetically arranged gives an overview of States around the world with information on the extent of their Sovereignty. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located A post town is a required part of all postal addresses in the United Kingdom, and a basic unit of the postal delivery system The London postal district is the area in England, currently of 241 square miles to which mail addressed to the LONDON Post town is delivered UK Postal codes are known as postcodes. UK postcodes are Alphanumeric. The SW (South Western and Battersea postcode area, also known as the London SW postcode area, is a group of postcode districts in south west London, England The UK Telephone numbering plan, also known as the National Telephone Numbering Plan, is the system used for assigning Telephone numbers in the United There are a number of law enforcement agencies in the United Kingdom. "Metropolitan Police" redirects here See also Metropolitan police. The fire service in the United Kingdom operates under separate legislative and administrative arrangements in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and The London Fire Brigade ( LFB) is the statutory The London Ambulance Service NHS Trust (LAS is the largest "free at the point of contact" ambulance service in the world that does not directly charge its patients London is a Constituency of the European Parliament. It currently elects 9 MEPs using the D'Hondt method of Party-list proportional This is a list of the 646 constituencies currently represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, as at the 2005 general election Hammersmith and Fulham is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Greater London is divided into fourteen territorial constituencies for London Assembly elections each returning one member West Central is a Constituency represented on the London Assembly. A Gazetteer of place names in the United Kingdom showing each place's County, Unitary authority or council area and its geographical coordinates List of places --> List of cities in the United Kingdom List of towns in England Lists of places This is a partial list of places in London, England See List of places in England for lists of settlements in other counties A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham ( is a London borough in West London and forms part of Inner London. The Metropolitan Borough of Fulham was a Metropolitan borough in the County of London between 1900 and 1965 when it was merged with the Metropolitan Borough 7 miles (6. 0 km) south west of Charing Cross. Charing Cross is located at the junction of the Strand, Whitehall and Cockspur Street in Central London, England. It is situated in between Putney and Chelsea.
Fulham was formerly the seat of the diocese of "Fulham and Gibraltar", and Fulham Palace the former official home of the Bishop of London, (now a museum), the grounds of which are now divided between public allotments and an elegant botanical garden. In many rites of the Roman Catholic Church and in Anglican churches, a diocese is an administrative territorial unit administered by a Bishop. Gibraltar (dʒɨˈbrɒltər is a British overseas territory located near the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula overlooking the Strait of Gibraltar Fulham Palace in Fulham, London (formerly in Middlesex) England, at one time the main residence of the Bishop of London The Bishop of London is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of London in the Province of Canterbury. Allotment gardens are characterised by a concentration in one place of a few or up to several hundreds of land parcels that are assigned to individual families Botanical gardens grow a wide variety of Plants primarily to categorize and document for scientific purposes
Having been through many transformations in its history, today it is a green London suburb within close reach of areas such as Chelsea and Kensington and this is reflected in the local house prices. Chelsea is an area of south-west London, England, bounded to the south by the River Thames, where its frontage runs from Chelsea Bridge along Kensington is a district of West London, England within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, located west of Charing Cross. It was included within Savills' 2007 list of "prime" London areas[1].
Two Premiership football clubs, Fulham and Chelsea, are situated in Fulham. Fulham Football Club is an English football team based in Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The former Lillie Bridge Grounds (which hosted the second FA Cup final and the first ever amateur boxing matches) was also in Fulham. The Lillie Bridge Grounds was a Sports ground in London, England near to present day Stamford Bridge, opened around 1867.
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Fulham, or in its earliest form "Fullanham", is uncertainly stated to signify "the place" either "of fowls" or "of mud" (which probably had a lot to do with the fact that the River Thames would flood it periodically), or alternatively, "land in the crook of a river bend belonging to a man named Fulla". Putney Bridge is a Bridge crossing of the River Thames in west London, linking Putney on the south side with Fulham to the north The manor is said to have been given to Bishop Erkenwald about the year 691 for himself and his successors in the see of London, and Holinshed relates that the Bishop of London was lodging in his manor place in 1141 when Geoffrey de Mandeville, riding out from the Tower of London, took him prisoner. Saint Erkenwald or Erconwald or Eorcenwald (died c 693 was Bishop of London in the Anglo-Saxon Christian Church between See 691 (number Events By Place Europe Theuderic III is succeeded by Clovis III as king of Austrasia The Bishop of London is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of London in the Province of Canterbury. Geoffrey de Mandeville is the name of several important medieval English barons Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the Tower of London (and historically as The Tower) is a historic monument in central London At the Commonwealth the manor was temporarily out of the bishops' hands, being sold to Colonel Edmund Harvey. There is no record of the first erection of a parish church, but the first known rector was appointed in 1242, and a church probably existed a century before this. The earliest part of the church demolished in 1881, however, did not date farther back than the 15th century. Year 1881 ( MDCCCLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common In 879 Danish invaders, sailing up the Thames, wintered at Fulham and Hammersmith. Events By Place Europe Pope John VIII recognizes the Dukedom of Croatia as an independent state Near the former wooden Putney Bridge, built in 1729 and replaced in 1886, the earl of Essex threw a bridge of boats across the river in 1642 in order to march his army in pursuit of Charles I, who thereupon fell back on Oxford. Year 1729 ( MDCCXXIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Year 1886 ( MDCCCLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Charles I, (19 November 1600 &ndash 30 January 1649 was King of England, Scotland and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution. Oxford is currently bidding for the 2010 Wikimania Conference Oxford () is a city, and the County town of Oxfordshire, Margravine Road recalls the existence of Bradenburg House, a riverside mansion built by Sir Nicholas Crispe in the time of Charles I, used as the headquarters of General Fairfax in 1647 during the civil wars, and occupied in 1792 by the margrave of Brandenburg-Anspach and Bayreuth and his wife, and in 1820 by Caroline, consort of George IV. Year 1792 ( MDCCXCII) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year The Principality of Ansbach (Fürstentum Ansbach or Brandenburg-Ansbach was a Reichsfrei Principality in the Holy Roman Empire centered Year 1820 ( MDCCCXX) was a Leap year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Leap year
Fulham during the 18th century had a reputation of debauchery, becoming a sort of "Las Vegas retreat" for the wealthy of London, where there was much gambling and prostitution. Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom.
Fulham remained a working class area for the first half of the twentieth century, but was subject to extensive restoration between the Second World War and the 1980s. Working class is a term used in academic Sociology and in ordinary conversation to describe depending on context and speaker those employed in specific fields or types The twentieth century of the Common Era began on World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. Today, Fulham is one of the most expensive parts of London, and hence the United Kingdom; average actual sale price of all property (both houses and flats) sold in the SW6 area in September 2007 was £639,973[2] However in parts of the area like the Moore Park Estate, located on the Fulham/Chelsea border opposite Stamford Bridge, houses average at over £900k. The Pound Sterling ( symbol £; ISO code: GBP) subdivided into 100 pence (singular penny) is the Currency
Fulham nestles in a loop of the Thames across the river from Barnes and Putney. The Thames ( is a major River flowing through southern England. Barnes is an affluent riverside London suburb in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Putney is a district of south-west London in the London Borough of Wandsworth. It is on the Wimbledon branch of the District Line of the tube - Fulham's tube stations are Putney Bridge, Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway. Wimbledon station is a National Rail, London Underground, and Tramlink station located in Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton The District line is a line of the London Underground, coloured green on the Tube map. Putney Bridge is a London Underground station on the Wimbledon branch of the District Line. Parsons Green is a London Underground station on the Wimbledon branch of the District Line. Fulham Broadway is a London Underground station on the Wimbledon branch of the District Line.
Fulham is currently a part of the Hammersmith and Fulham parliamentary seat, currently taken up by Conservative Greg Hands. Hammersmith and Fulham is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Gregory William "Greg" Hands (born 14 November 1965) British Politician. However, from 2009 this constituency will be dissolved and the area will become a part of the new Chelsea and Fulham constituency. Chelsea and Fulham will be a Constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Fulham has in the past been a politically significant part of the country, having been the scene of two major parliamentary by-elections in the 20th Century. A by-election or bye-election (called special election in the United States) is an Election held to fill a political office that has become vacant The twentieth century of the Common Era began on In 1933, the Fulham East by-election became known as the "peace by-election". Year 1933 ( MCMXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
In 1986, Fulham experienced another by-election following the death of Conservative MP Martin Stevens. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Labour's Nick Raynsford gained the constituency on a 10% swing - one of the first elections that heralded the slick, modern campaigning New Labour techniques that would become renowned. The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the Wyvill Richard Nicolls Raynsford, known as Nick Raynsford, (born 28 January 1945) is a British Labour Politician. The Labour Party is a Political party in the United Kingdom. Founded at the start of the 20th century it has been since the 1920s the principal party of the Posters announcing that "Nick Raynsford lives here" adorned thousands of windows in the constituency - a reference to the fact that Labour's candidate was a long-time local, while the Tory was resident outside of the constituency.
Fulham voters have, however, been leaning towards the Conservatives since the 1960s as the area underwent huge demographic change: the tightly-packed terraces which had housed working-class families employed in the heavy industry that dominated Fulham's riverside being rapidly replaced with young professionals who had a very different political outlook. Stamford Bridge is a football Stadium on the border of Fulham and Chelsea, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham that The 1960s decade refers to the years from the beginning of 1960 to the end of 1969 In Architecture and City planning, a terrace(d or row house or townhouse (though the latter term can also refer to Patio houses Working class is a term used in academic Sociology and in ordinary conversation to describe depending on context and speaker those employed in specific fields or types This article is about people called professionals For the Movie, see The Professional or Leon. Still, many working-class people have chosen to remain in the town.
In 1971, Fulham elected 28 Labour and two Conservative councillors; in 2002 the figures were 16 Conservative and 10 Labour. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. For the Hammersmith & Fulham borough as a whole, in 1971 two Conservative and 58 Labour councillors were elected. In 2006, the voters returned 33 Conservative and 13 Labour councillors. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. In the 2005 General Election, Conservative Greg Hands won the Parliamentary seat from Labour, polling 45. Results Overview For events leading up to the date of the election see article Pre-election day events of the United Kingdom general 4% against Labour's 35. 2%, a 7. 3% swing.
There is a cinema complex as part of the Fulham Broadway Centre. Fulham Palace in Fulham, London (formerly in Middlesex) England, at one time the main residence of the Bishop of London Notable restaurant The River Café is in Fulham, alongside the headquarters of architect Richard Rogers and the London Oratory School. The River Café is a Restaurant in Fulham, London, England, specializing in Italian cuisine. Richard George Rogers Baron Rogers of Riverside, CH, FRIBA (born 23 July 1933) is a British Architect noted The London Oratory School is a Roman Catholic, voluntary aided, comprehensive Secondary school in Fulham, London. Fulham Town Hall built in 1888 in the classical renaissance is now used as a popular venue for concerts and dances, especially its Grand Hall.
The area is home to the Fulham Football Club stadium Craven Cottage and the Chelsea Football Club stadium Stamford Bridge and the various apartments and entertainment centres built into it. Craven Cottage is the name of a sports Stadium in the Hammersmith and Fulham area that has been the 25500 m2 home ground of the football team Stamford Bridge is a football Stadium on the border of Fulham and Chelsea, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham that This includes Marco's, a restaurant owned and operated by chef Marco Pierre White. Marco Pierre White (born 11 December 1961 is an English Chef and restaurateur.
Famously exclusive sports club, the Hurlingham Club, is also located within Fulham. The Hurlingham Club is an exclusive sports club in Fulham in southwest London, England, frequented by the Social elite. With members having included British monarchs, the waiting list for membership currently averages over fifteen years[3].
The area, like other comparable areas of London, is home to a number of pubs. The White Horse in Parsons Green is colloquially known by many as "The Sloaney Poney"[4], a reference to the "Sloane Rangers" who frequent it. List of award winning pubs in London. Pub Design Awards (PDA Hosted by CAMRA and English Heritage. The term Sloane Ranger (plurals Sloanes, Sloanies) refers to the young upper class and upper-middle-class men and women living in South-West London. Other traditional Fulham pubs include the Pear Tree in Margravine Road, the Wilton in Dawes Road, the Eight Bells in Fulham High Street, the Seven Stars and The Elm in North End Road. Other popular pubs include The Crabtree on Rainville Road, The Durrell in Fulham Road and The Mitre on Bishops Road. Fulham Road is a Street in London, England, that runs from the A219 road in right in the centre of Fulham, in the London Borough
Fulham has many parks and open spaces of which Bishops Park, Fulham Palace Gardens, Hurlingham Park, South Park, Eel Brook Common and Parsons Green are the largest. The Omen is a 1976 suspense / horror Film directed by Richard Donner. Fulham Palace in Fulham, London (formerly in Middlesex) England, at one time the main residence of the Bishop of London Hurlingham Park is a multi-use Stadium in Fulham, London. It is currently used mostly for football matches and athletics events.
Fulham has appeared in numerous films including The Omen and The L-Shaped Room. The Omen is a 1976 suspense / horror Film directed by Richard Donner. The L-Shaped Room is a 1962 Film, directed by Bryan Forbes, which tells the story of a young French woman unmarried Fulham Broadway tube station was used in Sliding Doors. Fulham Broadway is a London Underground station on the Wimbledon branch of the District Line. Sliding Doors is a 1998 Film written and directed by former actor Peter Howitt.
This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain. A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a representative elected by the voters to a Parliament. Hammersmith and Fulham is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Project Gutenberg, abbreviated as PG, is a volunteer effort to Digitize, archive and distribute Cultural works The Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition (1910–1911 is a 29-volume reference work that marked the beginning of the Encyclopædia Britannica The public domain is a range of abstract materials &ndash commonly referred to as Intellectual property &ndash which are not owned or controlled by anyone