Monthly Archives: January 2014

Historic Brewery painting returns to Romford

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Havering Museum

A rare painting of a lost Romford landmark has returned to its hometown and been put on display at Havering Museum. The picture of Romford Brewery, viewed from the south, was painted in 1860 by an unknown artist. Owned by … Continue reading →

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James Edward Oglethorpe 1696 – 1785

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Havering Museum

  General Oglethorpe is one of many people of note featured in Havering Museums’ permanent displays. As well as being a military man, Oglethorpe was a Member of Parliament, a philanthropist, and founder of the colony of Georgia in the … Continue reading →

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