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Romford Local Board
Romford was a local government district in southwest Essex from 1851 to 1965 around the town of Romford.Vision of Britain Romford UD/MB It was significantly expanded in 1934 and gained the status of in 1937. The population density of the district consistently increased during its existenceVision of Britain Romford population [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Havering Town Hall London
The London Borough of Havering () in East London, England, forms part of Outer London. It has a population of 259,552 inhabitants; the principal town is Romford, while other communities include Hornchurch, Upminster, Collier Row and Rainham, London, Rainham. The borough is mainly suburban, with large areas of Metropolitan Green Belt, protected open space. Romford is a major retail and night time entertainment centre, and to the south the borough extends into the London Riverside redevelopment area of the Thames Gateway. The name Havering is a reference to the Royal Liberty of Havering which occupied the area for several centuries. The local authority is Havering London Borough Council. It is the easternmost London borough. The neighbouring districts (clockwise from south) are the London boroughs of London Borough of Bexley, Bexley (across the River Thames), London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham and London Borough of Redbridge, Redbridge, the Essex district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British History Online
''British History Online'' is a digital library of primary and secondary sources on medieval and modern history of Great Britain and Ireland. It was created and is managed as a cooperative venture by the Institute of Historical Research, University of London and the History of Parliament Trust. Access to the majority of the content is free, but other content is available only to paying subscribers. The content includes secondary sources such as the publications of The History of Parliament, the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England, the Calendar of Close Rolls, '' Survey of London'' and the ''Victoria County History''; and major published primary sources such as '' Letters and Papers of the Reign of Henry VIII'' and the ''Journals'' of the House of Lords and House of Commons The House of Commons is the name for the elected lower house of the Bicameralism, bicameral parliaments of the United Kingdom and Canada. In both of these countries, the Commons holds m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of Local Government In London (1889–1965)
The history of local government in London, England, spans a number of periods. Gallery Image:Metropolitan Board of Works.svg, Logo of the Metropolitan Board of Works Image:Coat of Arms of London County Council.svg, Coat of arms of London County Council, Coat of arms of London County Council Image:Flag of the London County Council.svg, Flag of the London County Council (1914-1965) Image:Arms of the Council of Greater London.svg, Coat of arms of Greater London Council Image:Flag of Greater London.svg, Banner of the Greater London Council (1965-1986) Image:Greater London Authority original logo.png, Greater London Authority logo (2000-2001) Image:Logo of the Greater London Authority (monochrome).png, Greater London Authority logo (2001–present) Image:Metropolitan Board of Works in Spring Gardens 1860 ILN.jpg, Spring Gardens, home of the Metropolitan Board of Works Image:County.hall.london.arp.jpg, County Hall, London, County Hall, former home of the London County Council and G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of The London Borough Of Havering
History is the systematic study of the past, focusing primarily on the human past. As an academic discipline, it analyses and interprets evidence to construct narratives about what happened and explain why it happened. Some theorists categorize history as a social science, while others see it as part of the humanities or consider it a hybrid discipline. Similar debates surround the purpose of history—for example, whether its main aim is theoretical, to uncover the truth, or practical, to learn lessons from the past. In a more general sense, the term ''history'' refers not to an academic field but to the past itself, times in the past, or to individual texts about the past. Historical research relies on primary and secondary sources to reconstruct past events and validate interpretations. Source criticism is used to evaluate these sources, assessing their authenticity, content, and reliability. Historians strive to integrate the perspectives of several sources to develop a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Districts Abolished By The London Government Act 1963
A district is a type of administrative division that in some countries is managed by the local government. Across the world, areas known as "districts" vary greatly in size, spanning regions or counties, several municipalities, subdivisions of municipalities, school district, or political district. Etymology The word "district" in English is a loan word from French. It comes from Medieval Latin districtus–"exercising of justice, restraining of offenders". The earliest known English-language usage dates to 1611, in the work of lexicographer Randle Cotgrave. By country or territory Afghanistan In Afghanistan, a district (Persian ) is a subdivision of a province. There are almost 400 districts in the country. Australia Electoral districts are used in state elections. Districts were also used in several states as cadastral units for land titles. Some were used as squatting districts. New South Wales had several different types of districts used in the 21st centu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Basil Poel
John Basil Poel (14 April 1881 – 23 October 1937) was Chairman of the Romford Urban District Council in the County of Essex from 1931 to 1932. A son of the well-respected Romford businessman William Poel, he also ran many businesses and contributed greatly to his local community. Family and personal life John was born in Romford on 14 April 1881, the son of William Poel (d.1924) and Caroline Poel née McDermott (1847–1924). The Poel family lived in North Street, Romford for many years in what was locally known as Poel's Yard (John was born there). By the age of 19, John had become a foreman in the Yard, as his father let out some of the outbuildings to tradesmen such as bootmakers. On 12 September 1907 he married Miriam Gertrude May Bacon (2 January 1882 – 28 April 1974), the daughter of Richard Bacon (1849–1913), the landlord of the Wheatsheaf public house in Hornchurch and his first wife Mary Ann Cowell (1850–1882). They had five children, all born in Romford: * John Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World War II
World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks in World War II, Tanks and Air warfare of World War II, aircraft played major roles, enabling the strategic bombing of cities and delivery of the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, first and only nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II is the List of wars by death toll, deadliest conflict in history, causing World War II casualties, the death of 70 to 85 million people, more than half of whom were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by massacres, starvation, and disease. After the Allied victory, Allied-occupied Germany, Germany, Allied-occupied Austria, Austria, Occupation of Japan, Japan, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hornchurch Urban District
Hornchurch was a local government district in southwest Essex from 1926 to 1965, formed as an Urban district (Great Britain and Ireland), urban district for the civil parish of Hornchurch. It was greatly expanded in 1934 with the addition of Cranham, Great Warley, Rainham, Upminster and Wennington; and in 1936 by gaining North Ockendon. Hornchurch Urban District Council was based at Langtons, Langtons House in Hornchurch from 1929. The district formed a suburb of London and with a population peaking at 131,014 in 1961, it was one of the largest districts of its type in England. It now forms the greater part of the London Borough of Havering in Greater London. History Background The large ancient parish of Hornchurch had been coterminous with the Royal Liberty of Havering, liberty and manor of Havering since its formation in antiquity. Havering-atte-Bower and Romford formed chapelries and were split off as parishes in the 1798s and 1849 respectively, leaving a rump Hornchurch civil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London Government Act 1963
The London Government Act 1963 (c. 33) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which created Greater London and a new local government structure within it. The Act significantly reduced the number of local government districts in the area, resulting in local authorities responsible for larger areas and populations. The upper tier of local government was reformed to cover the whole of the Greater London area and with a more strategic role; and the split of functions between upper and lower tiers was recast. The Act classified the boroughs into inner and outer London groups. The City of London and its corporation were essentially unreformed by the legislation. Subsequent amendments to the Act have significantly amended the upper tier arrangements, with the Greater London Council abolished in 1986, and the Greater London Authority introduced in 2000. , the London boroughs are more or less identical to those created in 1965, although with some enhanced powers over service ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Commission On Local Government In Greater London
The Royal Commission on Local Government in Greater London, also known as the Herbert Commission, was established in 1957 and published its report in 1960. The report made recommendations for the overhaul of the administration of the capital. They were modified and implemented by the London Government Act 1963. Membership The chairman of the Commission was Sir Edwin Herbert The other members were: *Paul Cadbury, chairman of Cadbury Brothers, and former member of Birmingham City Council’s reconstruction committee * Alice Johnston, member of the National Assistance Board *William Lawson, president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales *William Mackenzie, professor of government, Victoria University, Manchester * Sir Charles Morris, vice-chancellor of the University of Leeds *Sir John Wrigley, former Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Local Government The membership of the commission was notable for not containing anyone with previous involvem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romford Market
Romford Market is a large outdoor retail market located in Romford in the London Borough of Havering, England. The market right was established by royal order in 1247. Rival markets are prohibited within . Governance of the market was strengthened by the 1465 charter of the Liberty of Havering, which was administered from a court house at the western end of the market. Formerly a livestock and agricultural market, cattle was last sold in 1958. The market has been in local authority ownership since it was purchased by the Romford Local Board in 1892 and is now owned by Havering Council. The marketplace was located on the main east–west road through the town until traffic was diverted away from the market in 1969. The market is promoted as a filming location. It is open on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. There was a Sunday market from July 2020 to March 2024. As of July 2020 it has 60 licensed traders, down from a peak of over 300. History Market of the Havering manor It origina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
