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Andy Grant

Historian columnist

Andy Grant writes a weekly history column for the Romford Recorder, taking a deep dive into the area's quirky, fascinating and surprising heritage. More of his articles can be found on the Romford History Facebook group.

Romford Crowlands signal box, 1936

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Heritage: Crowlands - the station that never was

Andy Grant

Diavolo at the Royal Aquarium, London, 1902

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Heritage: Mystery of daredevil cyclist tackling loop-the-loop tricks

Andy Grant

Brazier’s Yard, off Romford High Street, c1900

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How Romford handled outbreaks of smallpox and cholera

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Dagnams Mansion, 1819

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How Romford suffered with outbreaks of plague hundreds of years ago

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Hornchurch High Street

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Fire and highwaymen: The history of Hornchurch's old archway

Andy Grant

A view of Cranham's church in 1873 from a Bell’s postcard, with incorrect captioning

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Heritage: A structural tour of Cranham's church hundreds of years ago

Andy Grant

Cranham Hall

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Heritage: The colourful characters of Cranham Hall through the ages

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1900s Seven Arches Bridge

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Heritage: Tragic fatal train crashes in Elm Park and Brentwood

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South Ockendon mill

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Heritage: The South Ockendon mill struck by lightning - twice

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Laurie Hall, 1934

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Heritage: How Laurie Town lost its splendour and disappeared

Andy Grant