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Romford is a large market town in Essex. The earliest reference is to 'Romfort' in 1177. Henry III granted Romford the right to hold a market in 1247. By the 15th century the market was well-known for the sale of leather goods made in Hornchurch. From the 17th century it became a large agricultural market. As a coaching halt on the London to Colchester road, Romford’s inns and hotels flourished. Suburban developed following the arrival of the railway in 1839 and continued well into the 20th century. The 20th century also saw Romford become a centre for retail and commerce. The Church of St Edward the Confessor dates from 1850, replacing a 14th-century church. The Golden Lion, dating from the 15th century, claims to be the oldest pub in continuous use in England. The town is within the council area of Havering.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 51.575374,0.176049
Grid Reference: TQ508885
Police Area: Metropolitan
Council Area: Havering
Country: England
GBPNID: 38417
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Romford,_Essex_38417
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Essex
Lat, Long: 51.575374,0.176049
Grid Reference: TQ508885
Police Area: Metropolitan
Council Area: Havering
Country: England
GBPNID: 38417
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Romford,_Essex_38417
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