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Becontree is a large urban area in Dagenham, Essex. Constructed as an East End overspill 'cottage estate' in the 1920s and 1930s, Becontree was claimed to be the largest public housing project in the world. Though significant parts of the estate lay in Barking and Romford urban districts, the area became synonymous with Dagenham. Valence House, dating from the 13th century, is now a museum which includes a display about the estate. Beacontree was the childhood home of actor Dudley Moore, footballer Terry Venables and singer Sandy Shaw. The Dagenham Girl Pipers were formed in 1930 from the Sunday school at Osborne Hall Congregational church. The area is within the council area of Barking and Dagenham.
Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 51.554424,0.135548
Grid Reference: TQ481861
Police Area: Metropolitan
Council Area: Barking and Dagenham
Country: England
GBPNID: 2992
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Becontree,_Essex_2992
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Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 51.554424,0.135548
Grid Reference: TQ481861
Police Area: Metropolitan
Council Area: Barking and Dagenham
Country: England
GBPNID: 2992
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Becontree,_Essex_2992
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