The high street has played a crucial role in day to day life in Upminster over the last century.
From JH Cox Family Butcher photographed around 1920, to Roomes Stores in Station Road from the 1960s, Upminster has had a wealth of diverse and fascinating businesses to look back on.
We have rounded up a selection for you to peruse below, including a festive special.
H Talbot Greengrocer on Station Road circa 1914
Harry Talbot, after whom the butcher's was named, was an Upminster resident in 1901, according to Havering Libraries.
He was the first occupant of the store and remained there until the 1930s.
The premises was at 3 Station Road, which has now been changed to 34 Station Road.
JH Cox Family Butcher and Poulterer circa 1920
JH Cox was named after James Henry Cox who was born in east London's Bethnal Green around 1872, according to Havering Libraries.
In 1901 Mr Cox was a licensed butcher in Bow, before he moved to Upminster in 1909 to sign a 21-year lease on shop.
The premises no longer operates as a butchers after undergoing various changes of use, including as card store Classic Cards.
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Upminster Hill & Charlie Baker grocer in St Mary's Lane circa 1905
Though you may have to squint to pick out Charlie Baker grocer's just by the horse and carriage, this is a lovely festive scene in Upminster.
The women in the photograph appear to be making snowballs, Havering Libraries pointed out, in a St Mary's Lane that is hardly recognisable compared to what it looks like today.
It is made even more scenic by snow-touched trees scattered either side of the high street, with Ivy House also to the left on the home which has the creeper attached to it.
County and London Electrical Supply Company in Station Road circa 1950s
Cal McCord, a "cowboy", can be seen here outside Roomes Store which is out of sight in this picture, but listed below.
In the frame you can see County and London Electricity Supply Company, which stood at 54 Station Road.
Cal was a popular sight in Upminster in the 50s and the entertainer appeared in a variety of TV programmes, including some on the BBC, according to Havering Libraries.
Roomes Stores in Station Road circa 1968
To the left you can see the former Roomes Stores in Station Road.
This building was demolished in 2007 to be replaced by a Marks & Spencer, according to Havering Libraries.
Roomes was a key department store in the town.
FESTIVE SPECIAL - Christmas crowds at Roomes Stores circa 1960s
Before Roomes' closure, it was a very popular spot during the festive period, as evidenced by the large crowds drawn here in this 1960s photo.
One reader reflected on the impact Roomes had in the community.
"Sad to see Roomes closed," said Joanne Mead. "Hoping for better times for retail and hospitality - and everyone else - in the New Year," she added.
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