How Romford Town Hall Became Havering Town Hall
Why a building constructed as Romford Town Hall in 1937 became the headquarters of the newly created London Borough of Havering in 1965.
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Historic England
Did You Know Someone Used To Live Inside Havering Town Hall?
The original Romford Town Hall included a caretaker’s flat with its own balcony, one of the building’s lesser-known 1930s features.
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16 September 1937: The Day Romford Opened Its New Town Hall And Became A Borough
On 16 September 1937, Romford opened its new Town Hall and received the charter that transformed it into a municipal borough.
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The Architects Who Won Both First And Second Place To Design Romford Town Hall
The unusual story of how Herbert R. Collins and Antoine Englebert O. Geens took both first and second prize in the competition to design Romford’s new civic buildings.
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The Story Of Havering Town Hall: From Romford’s Civic Ambitions To The Present Day
The history of Havering Town Hall, from Romford’s 1930s architectural competition and borough charter to its role as the civic headquarters of Havering today.
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Step Inside Romford’s Rave Past As Unique Interactive Artwork Comes To Town
Romford’s legendary rave and clubbing history is set to take centre stage this summer as a unique interactive artwork invites
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Has Havering Lost Its Character?
Havering was once a much-loved borough — green, spacious, and full of landmarks people instantly recognised.
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