Thursday 1 April 1965

Happy Birthday, Havering!

Today marks 60 years since the formation of the London Borough of Havering (LBH).

LBH, or Havering Council, was established by the London Government Act of 1963 which saw the amalgamation of Romford Borough Council with Hornchurch Urban District Council as the Borough of Havering from Thursday 1 April 1965.

To mark this historic milestone, Havering Council is hosting a special photo exhibition on the 60 years of Havering, which you can learn more about and see a sneak peek of below. 

Also take a look at our special 60 Years in 60 Seconds video, charting the way things have progressed over the years.

Finally, check out the front page of the very first Havering Council publication, Havering Review - Living in Havering's very own grandad. 

Thank you to everyone who has made Havering home, and we hope you'll join us in wishing our borough a very happy birthday!

60 years in pictures

If you'd like to learn more about Havering's 60 years of history, our Local Studies Library team have prepared a special exhibition showing the way the borough has changed over the years.

60 Years of Havering – a look back in pictures, opens Today (Tuesday 1 April) at the Central Library in Romford, and will be on display in the foyer of the library during normal opening hours until Tuesday 6 May.

Take a look at some of the photographs below, and remember to stop by the exhibition.

Queen Elizabeth II visits Romford Market

Langtons House, Hornchurch, on a snowy day

East 17 performs on stage at the Havering Christmas Lights Switch On

60 Years in 60 Seconds

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