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Vor 5 Tagen · Dagenham ('Daecca's home') was probably one of the earliest Saxon settlements in Essex: the name is first recorded in a charter of A.D. 687. (fn. 10) From the 13th century onwards references to the parish, its farms and hamlets, are sufficiently numerous to suggest a flourishing community.
- Economic History and Local Government
The Forest of Essex, as defined in 1225, included inter alia...
- Economic History and Local Government
It was historically a rural parish in the Becontree Hundred of Essex, stretching from Hainault Forest in the north to the River Thames in the south. Dagenham remained mostly undeveloped until 1921, when the London County Council began construction of the large Becontree housing estate.
- The Advent of The Industrial Revolution
- The Birth of The Becontree Estate
- Dagenham Dock: The Lifeline of Trade
- Dagenham Dock: A Guide For visitors and Locals
- History of Dagenham Dock
- How to Get to Dagenham Dock
- What to See and Do in Dagenham Dock
- Dagenham and The Ford Works: A Symbol of Industrial Revolution
- Social Change: The Dagenham Women’s Strike
- Architectural Heritage: Valence House and Dagenham Parish Church
The establishment of the Dagenham Ford plant started an industrial revolution that would transform the town. As the most prominent car factory in the UK at its inception, the Ford plant became a symbol of prosperity and modernisation. It brought unprecedented economic growth and spurred a population boom as workers flocked to the town, forever chan...
The Becontree Estate, conceived as a response to the pressing need for housing following World War I, emerged as a significant chapter in Dagenham’s history. The ambitious project aimed to provide ‘homes fit for heroes’, creating the world’s largest public housing estate by the 1920s. The estate, with its uniform terraced houses, stood as a testame...
The Dagenham Dock, first established in the late 19th century, played an instrumental role in the town’s industrial narrative. The dock facilitated trade, contributing significantly to Dagenham’s economy. Its strategic importance became even more apparent during World War IIwhen it handled essential war materials, cementing Dagenham’s place in the ...
Dagenham Dock is a historic and industrial area in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, located on the banks of the River Thames. It has a prosperous trade, transport and innovation history and is home to some of the borough’s most important landmarks and businesses. Here are some things you can see and do in Dagenham Dock, whether a visitor...
Dagenham Dock was originally a marshy land that was flooded by a breach in the sea wall in 1707. It was later reclaimed and developed as a coaling port by Sir John Rennie in 1865, but his company failed financially. The site was then bought by Samuel Williams, who built a successful dock and railway branch in 1887. He also established a number of i...
Dagenham Dock is well-connected to the rest of London by public transport. You can take the c2c train from Fenchurch Street or Barking to Dagenham Dock station, which is located on Chequers Lane. The station has facilities such as ticket machines, customer help points, cycle storage and WiFi. You can also take the bus to Dagenham Dock from various ...
There are plenty of things to see and do in Dagenham Dock, whether you are interested in history, culture or nature. Here are some of the attractions you can explore: 1. Barking Reach Power Station: This is a modern gas-fired power station that was built between 1992 and 1995 on Chequers Lane. It has a distinctive design with four chimneys that res...
When the Ford Motor Companyopened its plant in Dagenham in 1931, it transformed the town from a rural landscape into an industrial hub. The Ford plant was more than just a factory – it symbolised the Industrial Revolution and a testament to the spirit of innovation and progress that defined the era. The Dagenham Ford plant was a marvel of its time....
The Dagenham machinists’ strike of 1968, led by female workers at the Ford plant, is a defining moment in the town’s social history. The women’s fight for equal pay became a landmark event in the struggle for gender equality in the UK. Their courage and determination continue to inspire, reminding us of Dagenham’s integral role in the broader socia...
Dagenham boasts a wealth of architectural heritage. Valence House, the only surviving manor house from the Medieval period, now serves as a local history museum, offering glimpses into the town’s past. Dagenham Parish Church, or St Peter & St Paul, is another significant historical building, embodying the religious and cultural history of the area.
Vor 2 Tagen · The Forest of Essex, as defined in 1225, included inter alia those parts of the parishes of Barking and Dagenham to the north of the main road from London to Romford. (fn. 147) In 1228 Henry III withdrew his agreement to the boundaries of 1225 (fn. 148) and a mid-13th-century document shows that the forest then included the whole of ...
It is part of the historic county of Essex, on the north bank of the River Thames. The borough was formed in 1965 by the amalgamation of the greater parts of the boroughs Dagenham and Barking, including the communities of Barking, Becontree, and Dagenham and parts of Marks Gate and Becontree Heath.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Dagenham like this: DAGENHAM, a parish in Romford district, Essex; on an affluent of the Thames, and on the London and Southend railway, 2 miles WNW of Rainham r. station, and 3½ S by W of Romford.
Vor 5 Tagen · Dagenham An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex, Volume 2, Central and South west . Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1921.
