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Hornchurch
OS Grid Reference:TQ535865 (http://getamap.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/getamap/frames.htm?mapAction=gaz&gazName=g&gazString=TQ535865)
Administration
Borough:Havering
County:Greater London
Region:Greater London
Nation:England
Other
Ceremonial County:Greater London
Traditional County:Essex
Post Office and Telephone
Post town:HORNCHURCH
Postcode:RM12
Dialling Code:01708

Hornchurch is a place in the London Borough of Havering. It probably gets its name from Saint Andrew`s church, near the town centre, which has a metal horned bull over the entrance.

During World War II Hornchurch Airfield was an important RAF station, home to a number of Spitfire squadrons.

Today it is a large sprawling suburb of London, overlooking the River Thames.


The famous drum and bass label Ram Records is based in Hornchurch.

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Arms of the former Hornchurch Urban District Council ( - )
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Arms of the former Hornchurch Urban District Council (1926 - 1965)
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