Gavin Smith

Barking and Dagenham

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ISBN 13:
9780752407395
author:
Gavin Smith
format:
Paperback
publisher:
The History Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
1996
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
22.86 x 16.26 x 1.27 centimetres
Genre:
History, Europe, Great Britain,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 4 working days
£14.22

Description

Barking and Dagenham has been a thriving community on the Thames shore since Saxon times. Its strategic location made it an attractive spot for early settlers, who chose these sites for their security from attack. Over time, entrepreneurs like Samuel Williams played a key role in transforming the area into a hub for industrial development. The arrival of the Ford Motor Company brought significant growth to Dagenham, leading to rapid expansion and housing developments such as the Becontree estate. This collection of old photographs and memorabilia offers a unique glimpse into the changes that shaped the modern community. With its rich history and transformation over the centuries, Barking and Dagenham is a fascinating place to explore.

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