Swindon man whose spare room is a shrine to West Ham
BBC Sport · 2026-04-29 · archive
Paul Baker has 600 replica shirts but is scaling down his collection ahead of moving house.
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West Ham United supporter Paul Baker is preparing to reduce his extensive collection of club memorabilia as he readies himself for a residential move. Based in Swindon, Baker has dedicated a specific room in his home to housing hundreds of items related to the Hammers, including an impressive tally of approximately 600 replica shirts. His home-based display has served as a personal tribute to the club's history over several years. However, the logistical demands of relocating to a new property have prompted the long-time follower to begin thinning out his vast assortment of historical football jerseys and related team artifacts.
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