Romford Market

Romford Market

Market place without stalls
Location	Romford, Havering, Greater London
Coordinates
Address	Tollgate House, Market Place
Opening date	1247
Management	Havering London Borough Council
Owner	Havering London Borough Council
Environment	Outdoor
Goods sold	General goods, food
Days normally open	Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Number of tenants	270 stalls (150 regular traders)
Parking	Coaches only
Website	havering.gov.uk/romfordmarket

The new (March 2007) market building

Welcome sign on the edge of Romford

Romford Market is a large open market with 270 stalls, located in Romford, London Borough of Havering, Greater London, England. The market is open on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm (5 pm on Saturdays).

History

The market originated as a sheep market in 1247. Under the Royal Charter of the Liberty of Havering, 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 English trust law, on the fiduciary duty of loyalty. The market was also used to film parts of The Prodigy's music video for the track "Voodoo People" remixed by Pendulum, and also a film starring Chris Kamara.

Transport

The market is a hub on the London Bus network with services to Canning Town, Leytonstone, Stratford, Rainham, Dagenham, Barkingside, Cranham, Barking, Ilford and Central London.

Future

As of 2007, Havering London Borough Council have plans to redevelop the market, change the layout and offer a more diverse range of goods.