Place:Dagenham, Greater London, England

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NameDagenham
TypeDistrict
Located inGreater London, England


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Dagenham is a large suburb of East London, England. It forms the eastern part of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and is located east of Charing Cross. It was historically an agrarian village and remained mostly undeveloped until 1921 when the London County Council began construction of the large Becontree estate. The population of the area significantly increased during the 20th century, with the parish of Dagenham becoming an urban district in 1926 and a municipal borough in 1938. It has formed part of Greater London since 1965 and is a predominantly residential area, with some areas of declining industrial activity, including the Ford Dagenham plant. The population is set to rise as the southern part of Dagenham, adjacent to the River Thames, forms part of the London Riverside section of the Thames Gateway redevelopment area.

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