From The Lamb on Market Place in 1967, pictured in black and white, to The Pig in Pound captured in colour, both close by the bustling activity of traders.

Take a look at our selection of Romford pubs from that period.

The Lamb in Market Place, Romford, 1967

Romford Recorder: The Lamb in Market Place, Romford, 1967The Lamb in Market Place, Romford, 1967 (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

The Lamb was the Ind Coope Brewery’s flagship pub for many years.

Havering Libraries estimate that the pub was likely bought in 1867.

An advert from 1852 for the pub read: “This much-frequented and convenient Inn is situated in the best part of the Market-place, and now doing considerable trade.”

The King’s Head in Romford, 1967

Romford Recorder: The King's Head pub in RomfordThe King’s Head pub in Romford (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

This pub was known to have hosted many bands in its premises.

Romford was on the brink of change in 1967 and 1968, years when The Liberty shopping centre was under construction.

Many pubs faced demolition at that time, and The King’s Head was one of them in 1967.

The Pig in Pound in Market Place, Romford, 1967

Romford Recorder: The Pig in Pound on Market Place in RomfordThe Pig in Pound on Market Place in Romford (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

The Pig in Pound, on the right, was at 43-55 Market Place.

Pictured also is retailer SK, M. Regen and the Laurie Cafe to the left.

Ann Stevens, a wool shop, is the nearest store to the pub.

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The Woolpack in High Street, Romford, 1967/68

Romford Recorder: The Woolpack on High Street in RomfordThe Woolpack on High Street in Romford (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

The Woolpack sits to the right of the photograph as cars enter from a side road.

That building still stands, according to Havering Libraries, and became Amelia’s Wine Bar in the late 1980s, with Secrets Nightclub attached.

The Royal Oak in Victoria Road, Romford, 1967

Romford Recorder: The Royal Oak on Victoria Road in RomfordThe Royal Oak on Victoria Road in Romford (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

Stood in Victoria Road, The Royal Oak was first built as a beershop in 1866, Havering Libraries records estimate.

It was licensed to sell “beer, bottled beer, porter, cider, ale and perry” in 1872.

The pub closed in October 1985 to make way for the final stage of the Romford town centre ring road.

The Romford Brewery in High Street in 1967

Romford Recorder: The Romford Brewery in 1967The Romford Brewery in 1967 (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

The old Romford Brewery closed its doors in 1993 and was demolished and redeveloped as The Brewery shopping centre.


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