Collier Row
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  Collier Row shown within Greater London |
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| OS grid reference | |
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| London borough | Havering |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
| Region | London |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ROMFORD |
| Postcode district | RM5 |
| Dialling code | 01708 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| European Parliament | London |
| UK Parliament | Romford |
| London Assembly | Havering and Redbridge |
| List of places: UK • England • London | |
Collier Row is a place to the north and east of London (see East London), in the London Borough of Havering. It is a suburban development north of Romford, located 14 miles (22.5 km) north east of Charing Cross.
The area is based on a large housing estate built during the 1930s as part of the inter-war London housing expansion, with shopping facilities around a central crossroads. Its name originates from charcoal burners who used to occupy the area.
Remains of Roman settlement have been uncovered in the area.[1]
Collier Row was formerly part of the county of Essex until the formation of Greater London in 1965.
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[edit] Transport and locale
The area is not connected to the London Underground or National Rail networks, however Hainault tube station, Newbury Park tube station(central line) and Romford railway station are nearby. Transport for London bus routes 175, 247, 252, 294 and 365 serve the local area and it is planned that a future extension of the East London Transit could serve the area.
The A12 (Eastern Avenue), which runs through Collier Row at its southern end, leads to London and the east coast of Essex, and crosses the M25 on its eastern section.
[edit] Nearest places
- Hainault
- Marks Gate
- Havering-atte-Bower
- Romford
- Chigwell Row
[edit] Education
Situated on Havering Road, Parklands School (both primary and junior) has been open for over half a century. In 1995 the school was given "Beacon Status" due to the high standards of education provided. The school is one of the largest primary schools in the area. The school has a quad area which is home to many animals, in the past the quad has been home to lambs, chickens, guinea pigs, rabbits and a tiger.
[edit] References
- ^ Havering London Borough Council - A history of Collier Row
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