Romford Market is a large open market with 270 stalls,Havering London Borough Council
– Romford Market located in

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in the

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, England. The market is open on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm (5 pm on Saturdays).

History

The market originated as a sheep market in 1247. Under the

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of the

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, granted by King Henry III no other market is permitted to set up within a day's sheep drive (six and two-thirds miles) of Romford. The market is the subject of a 1726 legal case called '' Keech v. Sandford''. This is one of the foundational cases of

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, on the fiduciary

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. The market was also used to film parts of

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for the track " Voodoo People" remixed by

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, and also a film starring

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Transport

The market is a hub on the

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network with services to

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, Stratford, Rainham,

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Cranham Cranham is a residential area of east London, and part of the London Borough of Havering. It is located east-northeast of Charing Cross and comprises an extensive built-up area to the north and a low density conservation area to the south sur ...

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, Ilford and

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Future

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have plans to redevelop the market, introduce a new 'Market House' change the layout and offer a more diverse range of goods.
– ''Romford Market - the Everyday Adventure''. 26/03/07.

References

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1247 establishments in England