Founded on Iron: Thames Ironworks and the Origins of West Ham United

by Brian Belton

This book discusses the origins of West Ham United, of players and fans who were the iron-men of the past, and how it has developed into fierce loyalty and a proud community.

128 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2003

Reviews

[Katharine Grubb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice overview of how our beloved West Ham came to be. Worth reading if you’re a fan. Photos and maps would have made the content even more interesting.

[Kathy B · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am such a West Ham United fan! It was a delightful read and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I agree with another reader who thought photographs would have been a welcome addition. All in all, it was still very interesting as a history buff and a West Ham United fanatic!

[Adam Bricker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part history of the society and times that helped form The Thames Ironworks FC and part history of the squad itself.

[Tegtman · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good effort. Lousy book.