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History. The history of Havering dates back at least to Saxon times, with the format of the name indicative of an early Saxon settlement while archaeological finds in and around Havering Country Park suggest a Roman villa or similar structure in the area.
4 days ago · ECONOMIC HISTORY. In 1086 the manor of Havering, rated at 10 hides, included the whole of Havering, Romford, and Hornchurch, which in the 19th century comprised 16,100 a. In relation to the area the number of hides was remarkably low. This was probably because the Havering hide was unusually large.
4 days ago · The suburban growth of Romford and Hornchurch began in the 19th century. Among the few older houses still surviving are the mansions of Bower House, at Havering, Langtons and Bretons, both at Hornchurch. The grounds of Gidea Hall, Romford, were developed in 1910 as the Gidea Park garden suburb.
Jan 4, 2020 · Even in the 20th century, Havering village was dominated by gentry and parsons, says Prof Ged Martin. In 1901, 407 people lived in the parish of Havering-atte-Bower, but they supported three shops...
History Toponymy. The name Havering is recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book as "Haueringas" and means 'the settlement of the family or followers of a man called Hæfer', an ancient folk name. From the 13th century the suffix -atte-Bower was added and means 'at the royal residence'.
History of Havering-atte-Bower. Havering-atte-Bower is a beautiful conservation village on the outer edge of the London Borough of Havering, located 15 miles northeast of Charing Cross and close to the Greater London boundary. It is situated 344 feet above sea level with striking views of east London, Essex and Kent.
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May 24, 2024 · The earlier history of Thomas Roley's estate has not been traced. It may have been identical with a tenement called Garnetts, which seems to have been named from the family of William Garnet (fl. 1322).
