Romford Through Time

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The ancient market town of Romford has developed out of all recognition. Once a quiet country town which mainly came alive on market days it is now a busy shopping centre with dozens of coffee shops & restaurants. In the 1930s South Street changed from a largely residential route into a shopping mecca known as the Golden Mile. This became thronged by potential buyers from all over the London region & going to Romford became almost a tourist trip. In the town many distinctive local businesses were replaced by the big multiple outlet enterprises. Once occupied by back gardens & the rear of properties on the Market Place Western Road & South Street this became The Liberty mall development. In this book we revisit the old scenes such as the live Cattle Market the Laurie Hall & the Charity School which made the former town an intriguing mix of ancient & modern.