Hammersmith London Map

About Hammersmith

Hammersmith, a London borough's heart, beats with a river's enduring pulse. It lies 7.5 km west of City of Westminster (from City of Westminster: bearing 263°T, OS grid TQ 226 785). The Thames, a broad, glinting ribbon, defines its western edge, its waters reflecting the shifting London sky, a constant murmur beneath the hum of the city. Once a place of riverside industry, where barges plied their trade and the air carried the scent of coal smoke and damp wood, Hammersmith now hums with a different kind of energy, its historic riverside pubs still echoing with the laughter of generations. The elegance of its Georgian terraces, their brickwork warmed by the afternoon sun, stands in quiet contrast to the more modern edifices, a testament to the enduring spirit of this place. The broad sweep of Hammersmith Bridge, an iron marvel, frames the river views, a grand gateway to the west.

About This Hammersmith Map Page

Explore Hammersmith, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.492802, -0.234347. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.