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 Romford Civic Centre That Was Never Built
Romford’s original Town Hall scheme included a 1,512-seat assembly hall and reception facilities that were designed in 1935 but never built.
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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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Late Goals Not Enough
Romford lost 3-2 to Benfleet despite late goals from Blake and Owusu-Boakye. Benfleet established an early lead, capitalising on Romford’s missed chances and a red card, ultimately securing Romford’s first defeat of the season.
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DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE MUSICAL A HUGE HIT AT BROOKSIDE THEATRE
The Brookside Theatre in Romford celebrated the success of Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical, delighting audiences with vibrant performances and a Relaxed Performance, showcasing its commitment to accessible theatre and a diverse programme for 2026.
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Boro Progress In The Vase
Romford secured a 2-1 victory over Ilford in the FA Vase, avenging last year’s defeat. Goals from Jaxon Brown and Jonathan Evans set them up for a next-round match against Burnham Ramblers, despite Ilford scoring a penalty.
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Boro Progress In FA Cup
By Mike Woods Romford 2, Barton Rovers 1 Boro kicked off their FA Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over
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Family-Friendly Diary of a Wimpy Kid Musical Premieres in Romford This August
DIARY OF A WIMPY KID THE MUSICAL opens next week at Romford’s Brookside Theatre. This family-friendly production features catchy songs and relatable characters, offering a Relaxed Performance to ensure an inclusive theatre experience for all.
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Opening Day Win For Boro
In the Essex Senior League opener, Romford secured a 2-1 victory over Basildon United, with Alfie Leach scoring the winning goal shortly after coming on as a substitute, following Jaxon Brown’s first-half strike.
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Romford Boro Begin Pre-Season With Two Narrow Defeats
By Mike Woods Romford opened their pre-season programme with a pair of defeats. Last Saturday, on a sweltering afternoon, a
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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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