Hornchurch has a long, proud history and a wealth of popular shops, so we have rounded up some of the most notable seen on its high street over the years.
From GW Franklyn butcher in High Street around the 1920s, to Lawyley's China and Glass captured more recently in 1985/6, there are plenty of interesting stores to look back on.
Take a look at our selection of prized Hornchurch shops from the last century below.
William Catchpole in High Street circa 1906
William Catchpole was a fruiterer and greengrocer in business here from around 1986 to 1910, according to Havering Libraries.
Next door in this postcard view you can see the shop of Edith Bessie Gawler, a milliner.
To the right you can also pick out the Britannia Inn which was refused a licence renewal in 1907.
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G.W. Franklyn Butcher in High Street circa 1920
Just ahead to the left you can see signage for GW Franklyn Butcher, named after George W Franklyn who was born in Hornchurch in 1856, according to Havering Libraries.
Opposite the road on the right you can also see a sign for the Bull Inn pub, whose landlord George Heath had been there since 1912.
Pearce and Sons in High Street circa 1938
Pearce and Sons, formerly Pearce and Son, was a tilemaker.
John Pearce passed the trade down to his son Thomas Pearce, who continued to operate the premises.
Peacocks and Millets in High Street circa 1997
To the right of the photograph you can see Peacocks, Millets and Woolwich building society.
Peacocks, a fashion chain, is still operational today, as is Millets which provides outdoor clothing.
WP Farey fruiterer in High Street circa 1958
To the middle stands WP Farey fruiterer, which occupied the shop that was once LF Stone's, according to Havering Libraries.
LF Stone's was a Romford-based department store, which also had a Hornchurch outlet.
Lawleys China & Glass in High Street circa 1985/6
Various businesses can be seen here, notably Lawleys and LT Harvey greengrocer.
To the right you may be able to spot the old Wimpys, a fast food chain outlet which previously stood on Hornchurch High Street.
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