Heritage

Adrian Bernadine and pictures he snapped in 1960s

Pictures by ex-soldier-turned photographer seen for first time in 60 years

Children from two Barking schools helped design mosaic border

Children from two Barking schools helped design mosaic border

Mosaic unveiled that tells unique history of Barking

Family researching community heritage at Dagenham's Vallance House museum

Family researching community heritage at Dagenham's Vallance House museum

Cultural attractions

Dagenham's Valence House museum to get £800k restoration

Jermaine Cayenne is making a panto appearance

Jermaine Cayenne is making a panto appearance

Jermaine swaps his media job for guest panto role

Dagenham Ladies beat Hoffmann’s Ladies 2-0 in away match at Chelmsford, April 1919

Dagenham Ladies beat Hoffmann’s Ladies 2-0 in away match at Chelmsford, April 1919

‘Invincible’ wartime factory workers remembered at Cenotaph

Artwork grants for display at historic Eastbury Manor House

Artwork grants for display at historic Eastbury Manor House

Get cash for arts ideas linked to historic manor house

Landscaping Barking's historic Curfew Tower

Landscaping Barking's historic Curfew Tower

Ruins of an old crumbled Saxon abbey restored to mark its turbulent past

Bus tours are being laid on to showcase Barking & Dagenham as the 'most affordable' London borough

Bus tours are being laid on to showcase Barking & Dagenham as the 'most affordable' London borough

‘Join our bus tour and see our great council estates’

Valence House in Dagenham

Valence House in Dagenham

800-year-old manor house's moat set for restoration after government funding award

Children burying their 'time capsule' at Barking Abbey for future generations to find (pictrure: Melissa Page)

Children burying their 'time capsule' at Barking Abbey for future generations to find (pictrure: Melissa Page)

Children look to the future as they bury time capsule in Barking

How the new market at Dagenham Dock could look when complete

How the new market at Dagenham Dock could look when complete

'No timeline' for New Spitalfields Market move to Dagenham

Wreaths are laid at Job Drain memorial statue in Barking on Remembrance Day

Wreaths are laid at Job Drain memorial statue in Barking on Remembrance Day

Barking and Dagenham Remembrance commemorations take place

Cllr Dominic Twomey, deputy leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, at the Remembrance Day memorial at Job Drain Memorial in Barking in 2021

Cllr Dominic Twomey, deputy leader of Barking and Dagenham Council, at the Remembrance Day memorial at Job Drain Memorial in Barking in 2021

Remembrance Day services and parades near you in Barking and Dagenham in 2022

A statue honouring footballer Jack Leslie has been revealed

A statue honouring footballer Jack Leslie has been revealed

Statue honouring footballer Jack Leslie unveiled after campaign

A cordon was put in place on River Road this morning - Friday, July 15 - after the discovery of what was believed to be a WWII ordnance at a building site

A cordon was put in place on River Road this morning - Friday, July 15 - after the discovery of what was believed to be a WWII ordnance at a building site

False alarm as reported WWII ordnance proves to be metal glass bottle

The early morning sun shines down on these tennis fans at Wimbledon. Many fans had camped out all night in the hope of getting tickets for the Men's singles final between Ilie Nastase and Bjorn Born. Date: July 3, 1976.

The early morning sun shines down on these tennis fans at Wimbledon. Many fans had camped out all night in the hope of getting tickets for the Men's singles final between Ilie Nastase and Bjorn Born. Date: July 3, 1976.

A scorching summer: The Heatwave of 1976 in 25 photos

Brewers Tudor-style pub The Admiral Vernon on the corner of Broad Street and Morland Road, Dagenham

Brewers Tudor-style pub The Admiral Vernon on the corner of Broad Street and Morland Road, Dagenham

Historic pub in Dagenham added to National Heritage List at Grade II

Princess Elizabeth - daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King and Queen of England) - waves from the carriage as she drives in London in 1928.

Princess Elizabeth - daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King and Queen of England) - waves from the carriage as she drives in London in 1928.

17 adorable photos of Queen Elizabeth II before she acceded to the throne

Queen Elizabeth II talks to gardening enthusiasts Donald Doody (left) and John Harrison on their allotment, in Redbridge Lane West, during her Golden Jubilee visit to east London.

Queen Elizabeth II talks to gardening enthusiasts Donald Doody (left) and John Harrison on their allotment, in Redbridge Lane West, during her Golden Jubilee visit to east London.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Picture tour of the Queen's visits to London over 70 years

The Queen and Prince Philip on their tour of Mayflower School in Poplar, London.

The Queen and Prince Philip on their tour of Mayflower School in Poplar, London.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee with souvenir magazine

Barking and Dagenham Council says it is working with the National Trust to re-open Eastbury Manor House 'as soon as possible'

Barking and Dagenham Council says it is working with the National Trust to re-open Eastbury Manor House 'as soon as possible'

Barking and Dagenham Council

Confirmed: Eastbury Manor House to reopen next month

The reimagined Tube map for International Women's Day

The reimagined Tube map for International Women's Day

International Women's Day

Reimagined tube map showcases inspirational east London women

Photographer Steve Lewis captured London's East End in the 60's

Photographer Steve Lewis captured London's East End in the 60's

Gallery: Hidden photos reveal London's East End in the 1960s

Barking and Dagenham Council says it is working with the National Trust to re-open Eastbury Manor House 'as soon as possible'

Barking and Dagenham Council says it is working with the National Trust to re-open Eastbury Manor House 'as soon as possible'

Barking and Dagenham Council

Eastbury Manor House to reopen 'as soon as possible'

A replica of a Quadricycle, built by Dagenham apprentices in 1963, as seen at the heritage centre in 2016

A replica of a Quadricycle, built by Dagenham apprentices in 1963, as seen at the heritage centre in 2016

Historic fleet of vehicles moving from Dagenham, Ford confirms

Perry’s plan c1715 showing the extent of the breach (blue indicates flooded area)

Perry’s plan c1715 showing the extent of the breach (blue indicates flooded area)

Heritage: Tracing Dagenham Dock back to the 'most difficult civil engineering feat' of 18th century

Romford MP Andrew Rosindell called the metal sign

Romford MP Andrew Rosindell called the metal sign

Andrew Rosindell

MP calls for investigation into alleged vandalism of historic sign

A number of events will be taking place across north London this weekend to mark to mark Remembrance Sunday.

A number of events will be taking place across north London this weekend to mark to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Remembrance Day 2021: East London parades and services near you

A tram running through Barking town centre.

A tram running through Barking town centre.

A time when trams ran through Barking

The fragment of Serpentine Pavilion 2021, designed by Counterspace, in the Becontree Broadcasting Station area at Valence Library.

The fragment of Serpentine Pavilion 2021, designed by Counterspace, in the Becontree Broadcasting Station area at Valence Library.

Brian Eno to help launch Becontree Estate community radio station project

Simone Panayi and Cllr Darren Rodwell in front of a mural celebrating Barking's history which has been created by artist Jake Attewell.

Simone Panayi and Cllr Darren Rodwell in front of a mural celebrating Barking's history which has been created by artist Jake Attewell.

'Stunning mural celebrating Barking history is complete

Students from Barking and Dagenham College's East London Institute of Technology shoot a film starring youngsters from Robert Clack School.

Students from Barking and Dagenham College's East London Institute of Technology shoot a film starring youngsters from Robert Clack School.

Youngsters create film inspired by Dagenham's links to slave trade abolitionists

Pc George Clark, whose grave is in Dagenham, was killed 175 years ago.

Pc George Clark, whose grave is in Dagenham, was killed 175 years ago.

Murder of 'local hero' policeman in Dagenham to be marked after 175 years

Trevor and Doreen Lock with councillors Peter Chand and Dominic Twomey outside their home, with the plaque in their honour visible above the door.

Trevor and Doreen Lock with councillors Peter Chand and Dominic Twomey outside their home, with the plaque in their honour visible above the door.

Barking and Dagenham Council

Plaques unveiled to celebrate past and present Becontree estate residents

Ford Dagenham employees celebrate the plant's 90th anniversary.

Ford Dagenham employees celebrate the plant's 90th anniversary.

Ford Dagenham plant celebrates 90th anniversary

Henry Ford's first visit to Dagenham circa 1928.

Henry Ford's first visit to Dagenham circa 1928.

A look back at Ford Dagenham in pictures: Construction, Henry Ford and King Edward VIII

Newham is celebrating Black History Month with a series of free events. Photo shows Jamaican immigrants welcomed by RAF officials from the Colonial Office after the ex-troopship HMT Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury in 1948.

Newham is celebrating Black History Month with a series of free events. Photo shows Jamaican immigrants welcomed by RAF officials from the Colonial Office after the ex-troopship HMT Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury in 1948.

Black History Month 2021: What's on in Barking and Dagenham

The Becontree housing estate in Dagenham in 1970.

The Becontree housing estate in Dagenham in 1970.

New exhibitions inspired by Becontree Estate centenary to go on display

Artist Tamara Froud with her artwork at Short Blue Place, Barking.

Artist Tamara Froud with her artwork at Short Blue Place, Barking.

Mosaic memorial to movie mogul’s former hall installed in Barking

Valence House received a commemorative green plaque, which features the year it began hosting public visits as part of Open House Festival.

Valence House received a commemorative green plaque, which features the year it began hosting public visits as part of Open House Festival.

Plaque recognises contribution of Valence House to Open House Festival

Stuart Wilby (left) with a new recruit for the Home Guard at Valence House Museum.

Stuart Wilby (left) with a new recruit for the Home Guard at Valence House Museum.

Re-enactment: Museum turns into Home Guard training ground

A CGI of the new Kingsley Hall community centre.

A CGI of the new Kingsley Hall community centre.

Donations plea to complete £5 million Becontree Estate community centre

Sarah Cove (left) inspects the back of one of the Fanshawe paintings.

Sarah Cove (left) inspects the back of one of the Fanshawe paintings.

Fanshawe portraits assessed in preservation effort for future generations

Riot police in Barking town centre after it was cleared of rioters in August 2011.

Riot police in Barking town centre after it was cleared of rioters in August 2011.

London Riots: Ten years on from the night rioters descended on Barking

Eliza Roe worked in the jute industry. She is pictured here with husband Joe. The couple had 10 children and Eliza lived until the age of 96.

Eliza Roe worked in the jute industry. She is pictured here with husband Joe. The couple had 10 children and Eliza lived until the age of 96.

'Blows on the hand with a strap': The story of Barking's women jute weavers

Young people have produced a map of the borough showcasing landmarks including Barking Abbey Park and the Number 65 bus route!

Young people have produced a map of the borough showcasing landmarks including Barking Abbey Park and the Number 65 bus route!

Number 65 bus route to feature on youngsters' Barking and Dagenham map

David Stokoe and Terry Hunt perished in a fire at a five-storey warehouse building in Gillender Street on July 10, 1991.

David Stokoe and Terry Hunt perished in a fire at a five-storey warehouse building in Gillender Street on July 10, 1991.

London Fire Brigade

Memories of 'brave' firefighters who died fighting warehouse blaze 30 years ago

Barking Gurdwara has opened after four and a half years under construction.

Barking Gurdwara has opened after four and a half years under construction.

Barking gurdwara 'thrills' after modern and traditional rebuild

Gilbert Clarke, who lives in Plaistow, shared his memories of D-Day as a young RAF recruit training in Britain.

Gilbert Clarke, who lives in Plaistow, shared his memories of D-Day as a young RAF recruit training in Britain.

Veteran remembers D-Day as British Normandy Memorial is unveiled

The Street Tag app uses augmented reality to reveal details about key historic sites in Barking.

The Street Tag app uses augmented reality to reveal details about key historic sites in Barking.

Explore Barking's history with new mobile app

Royal Navy bomb disposal experts detonate an unexploded Second World War bomb in the Thames estuary off Shoeburyness in 2018

Royal Navy bomb disposal experts detonate an unexploded Second World War bomb in the Thames estuary off Shoeburyness in 2018

UXBs, housing, cancer champions, maths and run for pets

Police were called to River Road after Second World War ordnance was retrieved from the River Thames on Wednesday (April 7).

Police were called to River Road after Second World War ordnance was retrieved from the River Thames on Wednesday (April 7).

Metropolitan Police

Second World War bomb pulled from River Thames in Barking

The White House Dagenham is calling out for the community to get involved with projects it's organising to mark 100 years of the Becontree Estate.

The White House Dagenham is calling out for the community to get involved with projects it's organising to mark 100 years of the Becontree Estate.

Call for community to get involved in Becontree centenary celebrations

The town hall has announced a programme of art, architecture and infrastructure named Becontree Forever to mark 100 years of the Becontree Estate.

The town hall has announced a programme of art, architecture and infrastructure named Becontree Forever to mark 100 years of the Becontree Estate.

Becontree Estate centenary, the census, safe travel and ovarian cancer