Newham
Explore hidden histories, historic photos, and things you never knew about Newham from the collections and archives of Historic England.
Discover your local listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Newham'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.
Second World War anti-aircraft gun emplacements, Beckton
Newham
The anti-aircraft gun emplacements near Ellen Wilkinson Primary School are a rare WWII site of historic significance, believed to be the only one of its kind in London.
Stothert and Pitt Cranes on North and South Sides of the …
Newham
Fourteen cranes located in pairs along north and south docksides, three pairs to the north, four to the south.
Former public hall and library, Canning Town
Newham
Former public hall and library, built in 1892-4 by the Corporation of the Borough of West Ham, to designs by the Borough Engineer and Architect Lewis Angell FRIBA.
Northern block and courtyard walls of Alice Billings House
Newham
Firemen's accommodation of 1905-6 for the West Ham Fire Brigade, probably to designs by the Borough Engineer, John G Morley. Extension added to the N block c1965.
City of London Cemetery
Redbridge
Mid C19 public cemetery designed by William Haywood and landscaped by William Davidson, from the grounds and farm of a C16 house. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Gasholder No 4, former Bromley-by-Bow gasworks
Newham
Gasholder. Built in 1876 to 1877 with a guide frame to a design by the engineers Joseph Clarke and Thomas Kirkham and a gas bell to a design by the engineer Vitruvius Wyatt.
Gasholder No 1, former Bromley-by-Bow gasworks
Newham
Gasholder. Built in about 1871 to 1872 to the design of the engineers Joseph Clark and Thomas Kirkham for the Imperial Gas Light and Coke Company by the contractors Westwood and Wrights.
The Spotted Dog Public House
Newham
Timber-framed building, later a public house, dating in part to the late-C15 or early-C16 with subsequent phases of the late-Georgian, Victorian and post-WWperiods.
West Ham Park
Newham
West Ham Park, a 19th-century public park in London, features historical gardens originating from an 18th-century botanic garden owned by Dr. John Fothergill.
Gasholder No 2, former Bromley-by-Bow gasworks
Newham
Gasholder. Built in about 1871 to 1872 to the design of the engineers Joseph Clark and Thomas Kirkham for the Imperial Gas Light and Coke Company by the contractors Westwood and Wrights.
Former St Mark's Church (Brick Lane Music Hall)
Newham
Former Parish church (now music hall), 1860-62 by Samuel Sanders Teulon, restored 1984-9 by Julian Harrap. Read the official list entry to find out more.
'The Preacher', Forest Gate Methodist Church
Newham
Sculpture entitled 'The Preacher', 1961, by Peter Lazslo Peri.
Central Park War Memorial, East Ham
Newham
Central Park war memorial, East Ham, is an elaborate Portland stone cenotaph which commemorates the men of East Ham who fell during the First World War.
Chapel of St George and St Helena at former Dockland Sett…
Newham
Chapel to former mission settlement, 1929-30 by Geoffrey Raymond. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Tide Mill (Known As the House Mill)
Newham
The Tide Mill, dating from 1776, is historically linked to alcohol distillation. Featuring original machinery, it forms a picturesque group with the Clock Mill by the River Lea.
No. 224 Romford Road including boundary walls and carriag…
Newham
House. 1878. Probably designed by John Thomas Newman FRIBA (1831-96) as his family home. Addition of verandah prior to 1920. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Grave marker for 15 infants from Upper North Street Schoo…
Newham
Grave-maker for the mass grave of 15 infants from Upper North Street School, Poplar, killed in an air-raid on 13 June 1917. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Roman Catholic Chapel of St Margaret
Newham
Roman Catholic church and former convent chapel in Arts and Crafts Lombard Romanesque style by WC Mangan, 1929-31. Read the official list entry to find out more.
The John Travers Cornwell VC Memorial and Family Grave Ma…
Newham
Family grave and war memorial, 1920. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Crockett's Leathercloth Works War Memorial
Newham
First World War memorial, with later additions for the Second World War. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Roman Catholic Church of St Nicholas and boundary wall
Newham
Roman Catholic church of 1869-70, a Gothic Revival design by Gilbert Blount. Also a contemporary boundary wall. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Former Congregational Church (Azhar Academy Girl's School)
Newham
Former Congregational Church of 1880 by T Lewis Banks with church hall of 1883. Later known as United Reformed Church. Converted in 2002-3 to a school, the Azhar Academy Girl's School.
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Newham
The Church of St Mary Magdalene, dating from the 12th century, features a simple west tower, nave, and apsidal chancel, with notable 13th-century paintings and 17th-century monuments.
East London Cemetery Company War Memorial
Newham
First World War Memorial, erected 22 February 1917. Read the official list entry to find out more.
War memorial at former St Mark's Church (Brick Lane Music…
Newham
War memorial cross, c1920, moved 1991. Read the official list entry to find out more.
Newham 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 Newham changes over time.
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.
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 Newham
Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground.
Silvertown
Industrial buildings and wharfage, Silvertown, 1921
Silvertown
Venesta Ltd Box, Barrel and Case Works at Venesta Wharf and environs, Silvertown, 1951
West Ham
The Leather Cloth Co Works (Crockett's Leather Cloth) and the surrounding residential area, West Ham, 1947
West Ham
The Leather Cloth Co Works (Crockett's Leather Cloth) and the surrounding residential area, West Ham, 1947
North Woolwich
Gallions Point, Royal Victoria Gardens and part of King George V Dock, North Woolwich, 1923
North Woolwich
The Royal Group of Docks, North Woolwich, 1953
North Woolwich
W.T. Henley's Electric Cable Works and other factories, North Woolwich, 1931
North Woolwich
The Standard Industrial Estate, North Woolwich, 1947
North Woolwich
Woolwich Reach and the King George V Dock, North Woolwich, 1921
Silvertown
Tate and Lyle Ltd Sugar Refinery at Thames Wharf, Silvertown, 1951
Newham 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 Newham's past.
John Gay Collection: London
Newham, Greater London Authority
Date created: Jul 1965
A view over the Royal Victoria Dock with the Port of London Authority grain silo to right and rows of barges moored in the foreground
John Laing Collection
Stratford, Newham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 03 Apr 1996
The Laing logo displayed on the control building at Stratford Market Depot
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
North Woolwich, Newham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1890 - 1906
VIEW OF ESPLANADE LEADING TO DOCKS
John Gay Collection: London
Silvertown, Newham, Greater London Authority
Date created: Sep 1965
A view from a high viewpoint over an area of terraced housing in the Silvertown area of the London docklands.
John Laing Collection
Stratford, Newham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 03 Apr 1996
The control building at the north-east corner of the train shed at Stratford Market Depot, seen from the north-west
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
East Ham, Newham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1900 - 1930
GENERAL VIEW OF MAN STANDING NEAR SUNDIAL WITH BANDSTAND IN DISTANCE
John Gay Collection: London
Silvertown, Newham, Greater London Authority
Date created: Sep 1965
A view from a high viewpoint over an area of terraced housing in the Silvertown area of London's Docks
John Laing Collection
Stratford, Newham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 30 Mar 1994
A flatbed lorry arriving on site during an early stage of construction at Stratford Market Depot, with two tower blocks visible in the distance
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Newham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1906 - 1911
GENERAL VIEW WITH CHILDREN PLAYING ON FOUNTAIN IN FOREGROUND
John Gay Collection: London
Newham, Greater London Authority
Date created: Jul 1965
A view over the Royal Victoria Dock with the Port of London Authority grain silo to right and rows of barges moored in the foreground
John Laing Collection
Stratford, Newham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 11 Dec 1996
One of the new Jubilee Line underground tube trains (96003), standing on the tracks of one of the eleven maintenance bays inside the main shed at...
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
East Ham, Newham, Greater London Authority
Date created: 1900 - 1910
A view across the grounds towards Boleyn Castle and Anne Boleyn's Tower
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 Newham.
The Story of London’s Sewer System
Mentions Abbey Mills Pumping Station
Hidden beneath London’s streets lie incredible tunnels and sewers that take waste from our homes.
5 Extraordinary Listings in 2016
Mentions Gasholder No 1, former Bromley-by-Bow gasworks
Listing is the act of identifying the most important parts of our heritage so they can receive special protection.
Funding for Young People to Explore and Celebrate Their Local History
Mentions Newham
Historic England has announced new funding for 21 creative youth-led place-marking projects across England.
£15.5 Million Christmas Boost for 140 Heritage Organisations
Mentions Newham
The Culture Recovery Fund: Round Three will support organisations as they make plans for financial sustainability in 2022
Heritage Across the Country Benefits from Latest Funding from the Culture Recovery Fund
Mentions Newham
Over 470 heritage organisations across the country to benefit from the second round of Culture Recovery Fund grants
War Memorials Built 100 Years Ago Listed to Commemorate the First World War on Armistice Day
Mentions Grave marker for 15 infants from Upper North Street School (Poplar) in the East London Cemetery, East London Cemetery Company War Memorial
These war memorials and shrines became a precursor what was to come: the national movement to memorialise that took place following the war.
Iconic Post-Modern Pumping Station Given Listed Status
Mentions Abbey Mills Pumping Station
John Outram’s colourful Post-Modern Pumping Station on London’s Isle of Dogs listed at Grade II*
Battle of Jutland Memorials Listed
Mentions The John Travers Cornwell VC Memorial and Family Grave Marker
Historic England marks the centenary of the Battle of Jutland with new and upgraded listings
Newham'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.
West Ham Town Hall, Stratford Broadway, Newham, London
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
West Ham Town Hall in Stratford Broadway was originally built for the West Ham Local Board of Health.
West Ham Town Hall, Stratford Broadway, Newham, London
West Ham Technical Institute, Romford Road, Stratford, Greater London
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Exterior of the south and west fronts of the West Ham Technical Institute
West Ham Technical Institute, Romford Road, Stratford, Greater London
Thames sailing barge, Woolwich Reach, Greenwich, London
Period: 1950s (1950 - 1959)
A sailing barge with sails extended on the River Thames. The barge was based on a Dutch design for easy handling in coastal and inland waters.
Thames sailing barge, Woolwich Reach, Greenwich, London
Stratford Park, West Ham, Greater London
Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)
A view of the fountain with the bandstand in the background.
Stratford Park, West Ham, Greater London
Stratford Co-Operative Society, Maryland Street, Stratford, Greater London
Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)
The Comptometer room at the Stratford Co-operative Society, showing girls and boys working on model 'E' comptometers.
Stratford Co-Operative Society, Maryland Street, Stratford, Greater London
St Anthony's Catholic Club, West Ham, Greater London
Period: Georgian (1714 - 1836)
A Dutch merchant lived in a house here in 1717. The building was extensively remodelled in the 1880s.
St Anthony's Catholic Club, West Ham, Greater London
Spotted Dog Public House, West Ham, Greater London
Period: Tudor (1485 - 1602)
This Public House in Upton Lane dates from the 16th century and is one of the few reminders of the area's rural past.
Spotted Dog Public House, West Ham, Greater London
Silvertown, Canning Town, Greater London
Period: 1960s (1960 - 1969)
A view from a high viewpoint over an area of terraced housing in the Silvertown area of London's Docks
Silvertown, Canning Town, Greater London
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