The Football History of West Ham Telegraph Edition Book
The Football History of West Ham Telegraph Edition Book - Historic Newspapers
The Football History of West Ham Telegraph Edition Book - Historic Newspapers
The Football History of West Ham Telegraph Edition Book - Historic Newspapers
The Football History of West Ham Telegraph Edition Book - Historic Newspapers
The Football History of West Ham Telegraph Edition Book - Historic Newspapers
Cover design : Classic Archive
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This personalised book features 150 pages of authentic Telegraph newspaper football reports about West Ham, from 1900 onwards. It comes with a choice of covers and the option to have the recipient’s name printed on the cover for free.

About this book

WEST HAM are on the attack in Prague, facing Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final. The tension is unbearable … Bowen strikes! Goal! He scores again, and the Hammers hold firm as Fiorentina presses. The final whistle blows, 2 – 1, West Ham have done it! Their first major trophy since 1980.

Follow the story of West Ham United through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original Daily Telegraph reports dating back to 1900. This edition charts the club’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– Early years and rise through the leagues in the 20th century
– Legendary players such as Bobby Moore, Sir Trevor Brooking, and Paulo Di Canio
– Memorable cup triumphs in 1964, 1975, and 1980
– Relegation heartbreaks, including the 2003 Premier League drop
– The 2023 Europa Conference League victory in Prague

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong Hammers fan, a football historian, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of West Ham United’s remarkable story ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Telegraph scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.

Size & Quality

Cover: Hardback

Size: Tabloid (29.8 cm x 36.4 cm)

Pages: 150

Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.

How is this book personalised?

Name: first name up to 13 characters, and an optional surname up to 13 characters, printed on the cover.
Gift Box: optional (see image for an example of our gift boxes)
Personal message: use the prewritten dedication, or write one for us to print, which will appear on the first page.

The Football History of West Ham Telegraph Edition Book FAQs

How long will this book take to arrive?

Each of our orders is printed on demand, made special just for you and the reader you’ve created it for! Typically, it takes 1-3 days for our workshops to receive, make, and finally hand each order over to the postal carriers for delivery.

Make it personal

Choose the cover colour and add the recipient's name to make the gift personal. Make the book a keepsake to treasure forever.

Write a dedication

Add a dedication to the first page. Birthday, holiday, special occasion or just because. Whatever the celebration, use our suggestion or write your own personal message.

Present your Present

Add a keepsake giftbox to ensure the gifting moment is extra special.