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Gidea Park is an eastern suburb of Romford, Essex. It began in the late Edwardian era as Romford Garden Suburb, built on land belonging to the ancient Gidea Hall estate. The homes were well-built, light and airy, and constructed in a variety of individual styles. Clough Williams-Ellis designed 23 Reed Pond Walk. Further developments following in the 1930s. Gidea Hall was demolished in the 1930s but features of the estate, including the walls and gates, orangery, lime walk, ponds and a bathing temple have been retained among the housing. It is within the council area of Havering.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 51.58696,0.195915
Grid Reference: TQ 5222 8985
Council Area: Havering CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA

GBPN ID: 17661
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Gidea_Park,_Essex_17661

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