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Known for
The Romford Market (one of the largest traditional outdoor markets in England), the Brewery shopping centre, and a large East London commercial centre
A little history
Romford has been a market town since 1247. The market — held on Wednesdays and Saturdays — is one of the largest traditional outdoor markets in England. The town is a major commercial centre for East London and Essex.
The Romford Market is genuinely impressive — one of the largest outdoor markets in England. The Brewery for additional retail. Havering Museum for local history. The Liberty Shopping Centre.
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Romford has diverse independent food reflecting its multicultural community. The market area has good food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants.
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Romford is a place in East London known for the Romford Market (one of the largest traditional outdoor markets in England), the Brewery shopping centre, and a large East London commercial centre. Romford has been a market town since 1247. The population is around 150,000.
Romford has diverse independent food reflecting its multicultural community. The market area has good food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants.
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Roam covers Romford and the surrounding area in East London, including Harold Wood, Collier Row, Gidea Park, Emerson Park, Harold Hill, Hornchurch, Upminster and Elm Park.
