HISTORY OF ROMFORD

ROMFORD MARKET



Romford Market began after permission was granted by King Henry III in 1247. It allowed a livestock market to be held every Wednesday where local farmers could sell sheep and cattle. The market was set up to provide an outlet for the leather trade operating at Hornchurch.

King Henry III's Royal Charter declared: "Concerning the holding of a market. It is ordered that the Sheriff of Essex shall proclaim publicly throughout his county and its hundreds the establishment and holding of a market at Romford on Wednesdays, with all the liberties and customs belonging to the said market."

Around the 17th Century the market also opened on Mondays and Tuesdays, but only for a short while. In 1919, the market became a daily event, however by 1925 the market reverted back to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday only. Cattle continued to be sold on Wednesdays until 1958. Friday and Saturday were more general in character where traders sold fruit, vegetables and a range of household goods.

Message: "Dear Uncle, Mother Dad & Horrie will be able to come Sunday 9th. They will be at your place about 11.30. We shall not be long after. With best love Florry"

Posted: 4th October 1910

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Message: "Dear Katie, Hope you received my last card alright. I am sending this one to say how sorry in not coming as promised. This is through my old school breaking up altogether & my becoming bookkeeper in the biggest teafirm in London. Always with love, George"

Posted:  28th August 1905

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Message: "Just received your letter & one from Rose so am just getting there. Dear Emily, Am having an awfully jolly good time Went to Ilford yesterday and going to Halstead tomorrow returning Mon. Its awfully cold here but lovely & bright. My sister from London was here Tues & Weds. Much love from Winifred"

Posted: 21st September 1915

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Message: "Mary"

Posted: 8th November 1913

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Message:  "D G Many thanks for pretty card. Glad to hear you are well. What dreadful weather we are having. Hope you will like this about 5 miles from us. Love to all E F"

Posted: 3rd July 1907

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Message:  "Dear Ethel, Many thanks for your kind letter. I am very sorry to hear what sad trouble you are having. I only hope to hear better news next time you write. I will write you a letter very soon. Hope to see you too before long now. Trusting you are well yourself. Give my kind love to all the family and accept the same yourself from your sincere friend Kitty."

Posted:  12th May 1907

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Written by Raymond Small

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