Hornchurch

Hornchurch is a place in the London Borough of Havering in East London. It probably gets its name from Saint Andrew's church, near the town centre, which has a metal horned bull over the entrance. Hornchurch is 15.2 miles (24.5 km) east north-east of Charing Cross.

Related Topics:
London Borough of Havering - East London - Charing Cross

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The River Ingrebourne forms the boundary with Upminster to the east. Hornchurch borders Romford to the north west and Rainham to the south.

Related Topics:
River Ingrebourne - Upminster - Romford - Rainham

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Hornchurch is home to the Queen's Theatre, a modern 500-seat theatre located close to the town centre. The famous drum and bass label Ram Records is based in Hornchurch.

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During World War II nearby Hornchurch Airfield was an important RAF station, home to a number of Spitfire squadrons. The land has since been reused for a large housing development and Hornchurch Country Park.

Related Topics:
World War II - Hornchurch Airfield - RAF - Spitfire - Hornchurch Country Park

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Like most suburbs of London, Hornchurch had been entirely rural until the arrival of the railway which spurred huge property development during the early 1900s. Whole estates were constructed such as Emerson Park to the north. Development was fuelled further by the arrival of the electrified District Line during the 1930s with inter and post war housing developments south and west of Hornchurch in places such as Elm Park.

Related Topics:
1900s - Emerson Park - District Line - 1930s - Elm Park

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Hornchurch Urban District was formed in 1926 from part of Romford Rural District. In 1934 it was enlarged to include Upminster and North Ockendon although neither are today considered part of Hornchurch. The council offices were located at Langtons until 1965 when the present-day London Borough of Havering was formed.

Related Topics:
1926 - 1934 - Upminster - North Ockendon - Langtons - 1965

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Nearest places:

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• Emerson Park
• Rainham
• Romford
• Upminster

Nearest tube stations:

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• Hornchurch tube station
• Upminster Bridge tube station
• Elm Park tube station

Nearest railway station:

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• Emerson Park railway station
• Upminster station