Land Use
Western Curve
The Westen Curve was a connection joining the North Woolwich Branch to the Main Line, west of Stratford Station.
Gasworks
The partially completed Beckton Gasworks in 1869 with, presumably, a site visit by the directors of the Gas Light & Coke Company. Named after the president of the Company, Simon Adam Beck, it was the largest gas plant in the world when it opened in 1870.
(Image: Newham Council Arts & Heritage)
Forest Gate Church Site
Woodgrange Methodist Church was destroyed in the Second World War. This is the vacant site in March 1955. It was replaced in 1962 by a modern brick built church and community hall.
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection (Stratford)
Windsor Road Forest Gate
War-time bombing left large gaps on the Forest Gate map. These trees, which once stood outside the houses in Windsor Road, stand in front of the land cleared for rebuilding.
From Newham Heritage & Archives collection (Stratford)
Aerial View 3
Housing and industry densely cover the western half of Newham.
Aldersbrook Farm East Ham
The City of London Cemetery opened 24th July 1856, it comprised the greater part of the former Aldersbrook Farm.
Waterworks River, Stratford
Newham's local river systems have long been arteries for the transport of goods and materials. This view is a good example of the variety and density of riperian industry.
Albert Road/Glenister Street (2)
This photo shows the Prince Regent Laundry on the corner of Albert Road and Glenister Street.
Martin Street, Stratford - 1
This view of Martin Street, Stratford shows part of "High Meads" a house that was the former residence of Mr F S Martin, lord of the Manor of Chobham.
Origins of Forest Gate
A gate into the Forest stood in at the corner of Forest Street and Woodgrange Road, near the Eagle & Child public house.
