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Cllr Andrew Curtin, Cabinet Member For Culture, Towns And Communities

Latest articles from Cllr Andrew Curtin, Cabinet Member For Culture, Towns And Communities

Robert Waleraund was a powerful figure during the reign of King Henry III (pictured)

Nostalgia: They’ve been holding fairs in Rainham for more than 700 years
On Monday May 6 Rainham Association for Village Events (RAVE) will hold its annual Rainham Village May Fayre.

Milner Elledge Solicitors, Romford

Nostalgia: Romford’s earliest shops
The facade of 29 Romford High Street, Milner Elledge Solicitors, in Romford Conservation Area was restored last year, allowing us to appreciate its decorative details.

Times Past: Fairkytes Art Centre, Hornchurch, and the rumours it was to be demolished
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Fairkytes being the borough’s arts centre.

The original Queen's Theatre was in Station Lane, Hornchurch.

Times Past: 80 years since scorn poured on idea of a Hornchurch theatre
In June 1953, Hornchurch Council resolved that the new Queen’s Theatre in the Old Cinema building on Station Lane should be home to a professional repertory company - the “Queen’s Players”.