Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd

The Thames Ironworks and Shipbuilding Co. Ltd was an iron works or heavy industrial factory complex based at the junction of Bow Creek and the River Thames. Its main activity was shipbuilding. Its philanthropist managing director was Arnold Hills.

In 1895 the Works' employees formed a football club, Thames Iron Works F.C. Within their first two years they had entered the F.A Cup and the London League. As a result of the committee's desire to employ professional players, the Thames Iron Works F.C. was wound up in June 1900 and West Ham United F.C. was formed a month later.

External Links

• Arnold Hills — information from the International Vegetarian Union
• West Ham United F.C.