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Romford Floor Sanding specialize in restoring wooden floors using the latest technology in dust free sanding machines.
The local countryside in Havering-atte-Bower once enjoyed a government of its own; a little royal Liberty with a palace where English queens went to retire or hunt in the forest. Romford developed as a marketing centre as the forest vanished.
Around the market square, Church House is late 15th century with 17th century panelling and exposed beams. Originally a home for a chantry priest, it subsequently became the Cock and Bell Inn.
The church is mid-Victorian but retains a great monument from the old church to a remarkable family. Sir Anthony Cooke rebuilt Gidea Hall and was tutor to the boy king Edward V1. His four daughters were said to be the cleverest women of their day. Two married trusted aides to Queen Elizabeth, while one became the mother of Francis Bacon.