Romford Market and the surrounding area has a long and proud history, so we have taken a look back over the years to see how it has changed.
From the Eastern End of Market Place circa 1900 to 1905, to a busy Romford Market of the 1980s, we have a range of photographs for you to reflect on, many in our lifetimes.
Take a look at our selection of photos below.
Eastern End of Market Place circa 1900s
Though a less common view of the market, the eastern end can be seen here with nearby terraced houses.
To the far left you can see a faint horse cart, and to the right two ladies with a pram in the street.
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The Windmill and Bells on Market Place circa 1900s
Here stood the Windmill and Bells pub on 64 Market Place circa 1906.
The earliest records for the pub show the first licensee as John Johnson in 1762, according to Havering Libraries.
The photo dates from just after the pub shut.
Romford Market in October 1967
This photo was taken from the multi-storey car park which had been under construction at the time, according to Havering Libraries.
The scene includes the Church of St Edward the Confessor to the left, and Castle & Son Printers to the mid-right.
Some old "Borough of Romford" market stall covers can still be spotted in this photo.
The Old Court House on Market Place/ South Street in 1900
This photo shows the Old Court House, taken in May 1900.
At this time, the court house was the council chamber of the Romford Board of Health, according to Havering Libraries.
The court house previously included a jail on the ground floor, but the building was demolished in 1933.
Animals in Market Place circa 1894
Animals used to be a common sight in Market Place, with livestock pens containing sheep and cattle.
You can see this pen against the background of the Laurie Hall, according to Havering Libraries.
Market Place on Christmas Eve in 1982
This photo shows a busy Romford Market on Christmas Eve.
One reader fondly reflected on a fountain which stood in a nearby shopping hall.
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