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East Ham history
Toponymy
The first known written use of the term ‘Hamme’ is in an Anglo-Saxon charter of 958 in which King Edgar granted the land to Ealdorman Athelstan. A subsequent charter on 1037 describes a transfer of land which has been identified with East Ham.
Administration and representation
East Ham Local Government District was created in 1878, when the ancient parish of East Ham adopted the Local Government Act 1858. In 1886 the area was extended to include the civil parish of Little Ilford (also known as Manor Park), and the board was increased to 12 in number. The East Ham Urban District of Essex was incorporated as a Municipal Borough on 10 August 1903. As a result of popular pressure, East Ham sought and obtained the county borough status on 1 April 1915 and remained such until 1965.
Early History
Boleyn Castle on Green Street was built in the 16th century and survived until the 1950s. The 16th-century castle was built on the site of the Elizabeth II Tower in 16th Century. It is located on the corner of Green Street and is located in the middle of the street.
Economic development
In 1859 East Ham railway station opened and the availability of transport resulted in increasing urbanisation. The electric services of the District Railway first served East Ham in 1908. In 1863 the area was still being described as a “scattered village”
WWI – East Ham Pals
In 1915, the Mayor and Borough of East Ham raised a Pals battalion of local men. The unit became the 32nd (East Ham) battalion of the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) The battalion was assigned to the 124th Brigade, part of the 41st Division.
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