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Chadwell Heath history
Toponymy
The name ‘Chadwell’ is first recorded in 1254 as Chaudewell and means ‘the cold spring’ The name was first applied to a settlement on the Barking (later Ilford) side of the ancient boundary between Dagenham and Barking.
Economic development
Chadwell Heath was the ‘end of the line’ for both the London tram system and later the electric trolley bus service from Aldgate. The railway was constructed through the area from Romford and Ilford.
Urban development
Suburban growth commenced in 1900 and proceeded rapidly until World War I; increasing after the war. A large parachute mine also exploded causing extensive residential damage in Bennett Road, destroying the school. A V2 rocket landed on Blackbush Avenue killing several people and blowing out windows for half a mile around.
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