“Nineteenth century Romford- a changing town”

“Nineteenth century Romford- a changing town

Simon Donoghue from Havering Local Studies Library will be giving an illustrated presentation at St Edward the Confessor Church, Market Place Romford  on  Saturday 20th November 2021 at 10.30 a.m.

An illustrated look at the development of Romford during a century of change. The presentation includes maps, prints, photographs and ephemera illustrating the old town of the church, market, manor houses, barracks and pubs, and the arrival of the railway, new streets, churches, hospitals, schools, newspapers, the workhouse, fire brigade, police and much else.

This is a free event but it will be helpful if tickets can be booked in advance https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nineteenth-century-romford-a-changing-town-tickets-198245596917

Thank you

Simon Donoghue | Local History Librarian

London Borough of Havering

Havering Libraries

Local Studies Library

Central Library

St Edwards Way

Romford

Essex

RM1 3AR

t 01708 432392

Simon.Donoghue@havering.gov.uk  

www.havering.gov.uk/libraries/683/localstudies

Text relay 18001 01708 433126

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