Havering
Explore hidden histories, historic photos, and things you never knew about Havering from the collections and archives of Historic England.
Discover your local listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Havering's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry.
Medieval grange barn, 228m south-east of Upminster Court
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The medieval grange barn at Upminster, built around the mid-15th century by Waltham Abbey, is significant for its ties to Augustinian monastic life and later use as a museum.
Second World War, Upminster Report Centre, including a ga…
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A Second World War, Air Raid Precautions report centre of around 1939-1944, by Douglas E Hart.
Upminster Court
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Upminster Court, designed by Sir Charles Reilly in the early 20th century, serves as a training center after various historical uses, including a WWII refugee center.
Dagnam Park Farm moated site, Noak Hill, Romford
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Moated sites, such as Dagnam Park's medieval example, were prestigious residences in medieval England, significant for understanding wealth distribution and favorable for preserving organic...
Romford War Memorial
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A First World War civic memorial, 1921 designed by the architect JW Hammond, recording the names of the fallen of that conflict and the service and the civilian dead of the Second World War.
Upminster War Memorial
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First World War memorial, 1921, with later additions for the Second World War.
Havering through time
This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how Havering changes over time.
Roman AD 43 to AD 410
Britain was invaded by four legions of the Roman army in AD 43, who relatively rapidly conquered England from landing points in Kent. Parts of Wales and Scotland soon followed.
Roman culture brought urbanism, monumental buildings, wide-ranging religious beliefs, writing, and strong social hierarchy. The Roman administrative system was withdrawn in AD 410.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Roman AD 43 to AD 410
Britain was invaded by four legions of the Roman army in AD 43, who relatively rapidly conquered England from landing points in Kent. Parts of Wales and Scotland soon followed.
Roman culture brought urbanism, monumental buildings, wide-ranging religious beliefs, writing, and strong social hierarchy. The Roman administrative system was withdrawn in AD 410.
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of Havering
Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground.
Rainham
Factories at Rainham Ferry and environs, Rainham, 1946
Rainham
Factories at Rainham Ferry, Rainham, 1946
Rainham Marshes
T.W. Ward Ltd premises on Frog Island, Rainham Marshes, 1921
Rainham Marshes
T.W. Ward Ltd premises on Frog Island, Rainham Marshes, 1921
South Ockendon
Sand and Gravel Pit adjacent to Nightingales Nest, South Ockendon, 1951
South Ockendon
Sand and Gravel Pit adjacent to Nightingales Nest, South Ockendon, 1951
Upminster
Harwood Hall and the surrounding countryside, Upminster, 1937
Upminster
Harwood Hall and the surrounding countryside, Upminster, 1937
Hornchurch
Suttons Institution (later St George's Hospital), Hornchurch, 1938
Hornchurch
Suttons Institution (later St George's Hospital), Hornchurch, 1938
Havering in the Historic England Archive
The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Havering's past.
Charles George Harper Collection
Putwell Bridge, Havering, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1892 - 1933
An octagonal toll house on the Colchester Road at Putwell Bridge
John Laing Collection
Dagenham, Havering, Greater London Authority
Date created: 09 Dec 1957
An interior view of the Thames Foundry at the Ford Motor Company Works
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
Upminster, Havering, Greater London Authority
Date created: 18 Mar 1918
A view looking east along the northern avenue of yew trees in the churchyard of St Laurence's Church
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Romford, Havering, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1900 - 1907
GENERAL VIEW OF TWO WOMEN ON BENCH BY LAKE
Charles George Harper Collection
Havering Atte Bower, Havering, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1892 - 1933
The stocks and whipping post next to a large tree on the Green
John Laing Collection
Dagenham, Havering, Greater London Authority
Date created: 15 Jul 1956
The new foundry under construction at the Ford Motor Company Works, showing the first stage of the erection of cladding panels
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
Upminster, Havering, Greater London Authority
Date created: 18 Mar 1918
A view looking along Champion Road from the south end, showing the recently built houses along the west side
John Laing Collection
Dagenham, Havering, Greater London Authority
Date created: 15 Jul 1956
The new foundry under construction at the Ford Motor Company Works, showing the second stage of the erection of cladding panels
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
Upminster, Havering, Greater London Authority
Date created: 18 Mar 1918
A view looking west along Gaynes Road from the junction with Station Road
John Laing Collection
Dagenham, Havering, Greater London Authority
Date created: 15 Jul 1956
A view of the new foundry under construction at the Ford Motor Company Works, showing the west end of the building and steel erected to the 1st bay
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
Upminster, Havering, Greater London Authority
Date created: 18 Mar 1918
A view looking east along Gaynes Road towards St Lawrence Road, showing the newly built houses on the north side of the street
John Laing Collection
Dagenham, Havering, Greater London Authority
Date created: 30 May 1956
A new foundry under construction at the Ford Motor Company Works, with reinforcing steel, formwork and concrete pouring in progress at the south-east...
Stories about heritage in your local area
Historic England publishes news, blogs, research, videos, and podcasts celebrating England's rich heritage. Discover the stories we have about Havering.
Landmark Agreement with National Highways to Protect and Promote the Nation’s Heritage
Mentions Medieval grange barn, 228m south-east of Upminster Court, Havering
National Highways and Historic England have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to protect and promote England’s heritage.
New Roof and Repairs for Medieval Upminster Tithe Barn
Mentions Medieval grange barn, 228m south-east of Upminster Court, Upminster Hall, Havering
A 12 month project is underway to save the 15th century Upminster Tithe Barn in partnership with National Highways and the London Borough of Havering.
Heritage at Risk: In Progress
Mentions Upminster Windmill
Founded in 1998, the Heritage at Risk register is the annual snapshot of the health of England’s historic places.
In Suburbia: Cottage Exhibitions
Mentions 64 Heath Drive
Discover how houses were once built for temporary exhibitions.
5 Things You Need to Know About Listing
Mentions The Rom Skatepark
Listing is the term given to the practice of listing buildings, scheduling monuments, registering parks, gardens and battlefields, and protecting...
Funding Boost to Unlock Heritage Potential in Havering
Mentions Bretons, Two Brick Barns and Garden Walls to South of Bretons, Havering
A £48,431grant from Historic England will fund an assessment of the historic buildings at Bretons Outdoor Centre in Havering, East London.
Landmark Agreement with National Highways to Protect and Promote the Nation’s Heritage
Mentions Medieval grange barn, 228m south-east of Upminster Court, Havering
National Highways and Historic England have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to protect and promote England’s heritage.
New Roof and Repairs for Medieval Upminster Tithe Barn
Mentions Medieval grange barn, 228m south-east of Upminster Court, Upminster Hall, Havering
A 12 month project is underway to save the 15th century Upminster Tithe Barn in partnership with National Highways and the London Borough of Havering.
Heritage at Risk in London Revealed
Mentions Upminster Windmill, Medieval grange barn, 228m south-east of Upminster Court, Havering
41 sites have been saved and 10 sites added to the Heritage at Risk Register 2023 in London.
Five New Historic England Commissioners Appointed (2022)
Mentions Havering
Nairita Chakraborty, Jane, Lady Gibson,David Laing, Sir Jonathan Marsden KCVO, FSA andRobert Sackville-West are appointed for a four-year term.
Historic England Announces New Listings to Celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Mentions Queens Theatre
Listings of places which reflect the important social, technical and cultural changes which have taken place over the 70 years of Her Majesty's reign.
Largest ever Bronze Age hoard in London discovered
Mentions Havering
The largest ever Bronze Age hoard to be discovered in London has been unearthed in Havering.
Havering's social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about their local area.
Well Tower at Tower Lodge, Sylvan Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London
Period: Stuart (1603 - 1713)
This well tower is a conduit house, a system for providing piped water to houses. It was possibly built in the 16th century.
Well Tower at Tower Lodge, Sylvan Avenue, Hornchurch, Greater London
Upminster Windmill, Upminster, Greater London
Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)
Upminster Windmill is a tall octagonal smock mill complete with sails and fantail. It is the only one surviving from many that once stood in the area.
Upminster Windmill, Upminster, Greater London
St Leonard's Cottage Homes, Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Greater London
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
St Leonard's Cottage Homes were built between 1887 and 1889 at a cost of �55,639.
St Leonard's Cottage Homes, Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Greater London
Rainham Hall, Broadway, Rainham, Greater London
Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)
This house was built in 1729 for a Captain John Harle. He was a sea-captain, merchant and the owner of Rainham Wharf.
Rainham Hall, Broadway, Rainham, Greater London
Railway Factory, Elvet Avenue, Romford, Greater London
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
This railway engineering works was built in 1843-47 for the Eastern Counties Railway. It is an early and rare example of a railway engineering works.
Railway Factory, Elvet Avenue, Romford, Greater London
Hornchurch, Havering, London
Period: World War One (1914 - 1919)
The 1st Sportsmen's Battalion of the 23rd Battalion of the Royal Fusiliers, possibly marching to War.
Hornchurch, Havering, London
Henry N Brock and Co, South Street, Romford, Greater London
Period: World War One (1914 - 1919)
Young girls and women working in the factory of Henry N Brock and Company, blouse manufacturers during World War One.
Henry N Brock and Co, South Street, Romford, Greater London
Anti Aircraft Site, Havering, Greater London
Period: World War Two (1939 - 1945)
Anti-aircraft gun site. 1935-9. All the buildings are single storey.
Anti Aircraft Site, Havering, Greater London
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