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About Rainham


Rainham is a suburb in the London Borough of Havering. Once part of the county of Essex, although having moved within the London boundaries in the 1960s, many residents still consider themselves Essex inhabitants and regularly drink cider and engage in activities such as welly throwing and lamb-eating. 

The name Rainham derives from the Anglo-Saxon word "Roynehame" meaning "area near to Romford". It is believed that ancient dwellers settled in Rainham due to its proximity to the Hollywoods nightclub that became popular in the latter dark ages, also due to the development of the Lakeside shopping centre in 1262.  

One of the most famous Rainham landmarks is the Rainham Clocktower (pictured) which was donated to the residents of Rainham in 1948 by George Formby, the famous classical Ukelele player.  Formby was said to have had a second cousin whose milkman's brother was from Rainham and became fond of the place via stories and anecdotes of Rainham during WWII when the town was heavily bombed by the Luftwaffe. 

Many Rainham residents are derived from East Londoners; in a recent survey it was revealed that over 25% of Rainham residents have met the Kray Twins at one time or the other with some having had a pint or two with either Ronnie or Reggie in the 1960s during their reign of terror. It is not known whether the Kray twins ever visited Rainham but folklore tells that Queen Elizabeth II once flew over Rainham on her way back to Buckingham Palace in the late 70s. 

"Rainham people are known for their good humour, welcoming demeanor and all-round fun-loving attitudes. Although many Rainham residents have moved to areas in multiple corners of the globe, it is certain that they all still call Rainham 'home'."

- William Shakespeare, 1743
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