Hammersmith And Fulham, London, NW10 5NX

The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham is situated in West London and forms part of Inner London. The borough was established in 1965 as the London Borough of Hammersmith from the merger of the former Metropolitan Boroughs of Fulham and Hammersmith. In 1979 the name was changed to Hammersmith and Fulham. It shares borders with Brent to the north, the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to the east, Wandsworth to the south, Richmond upon Thames to the south west, and Hounslow and Ealing to the west. The local authority is known as Hammersmith and Fulham London Borough Council, which styles itself Hammersmith and Fulham Council. The area is characterised by a diverse mix of residential neighbourhoods, commercial districts, and community facilities, reflecting its long history and central position within London.