Chadwell Heath

Chadwell Heath formed a hamlet in the ancient parish of Dagenham. The London to Colchester Roman road caused some early 'ribbon' development while much of the rest of the parish remained rural. The railway was constructed through the area from Romford and Ilford and in 1864 Chadwell Heath railway station was opened. Suburban growth commenced in 1900 and proceeded rapidly until World War I; increasing after the war. It was the 'end of the line' for both the London tram system and later the electric trolley bus service from Aldgate. The trolley buses turned around at Station Road and Wangey Road.