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By newham.com / 14 January 2008

Champions Sculpture

England's World Cup statue immortalises the team's 1966 victory. It depicts Sir Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters and Ray Wilson holding aloft the former captain of England Bobby Moore, as he proudly shows off the famous World Cup trophy. The players were all West Ham players at the time of the win.
West Ham players in England's World Cup victory

West Ham players in England's World Cup victory

At four metres high it is a prominent sight at the corner of Green Street and Barking Road. Designed and crafted by renowned British artist Philip Jackson, the four tonne Champions sculpture captures the historic sporting moment.

Financial contributors to the Champions project include the London Borough of Newham, West Ham United Football Club, Green Street SRB, Arts Council for England, and Arts & Business.

Where to find it:

Junction of Barking Road and Green Street
Near West Ham football ground

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