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East Ham

American  

noun

  1. a former borough, now part of Newham, in SE England, near London.


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By 7 January 2023 they had arrived in East Ham in east London.

From BBC Apr. 28, 2025

Jamila Zadran, 32, of East Ham, has charged with assaulting an emergency worker, while Luke Jacobs, 22, of West Hampstead, has been charged with obstructing a police officer and criminal damage.

From BBC Jan. 20, 2025

The fire happened on the ground and first floor of a terraced house on Napier Road in East Ham shortly before 8:30 BST.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2024

"Firefighters from Plaistow, Poplar, East Ham and surrounding fire stations are attending the scene," the spokesperson added.

From BBC Jun. 4, 2024

He fell in with the unusual persuasion in Belgravia, that, given a firm and prompt Home Secretary, East Ham could be trusted to go on—for quite a long time anyhow.

From Marriage by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)

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