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Local history resources 

Follow the links on this page to explore aspects of the fascinating history and heritage of Barking and Dagenham.

More online resources:
Images of Barking and Dagenham through the ages in our Flickr photostream:
www.flickr.com/photos/barkingdagenhamarchive
Photos of local streets, buildings and events on our History Pin channel:
http://www.historypin.com/channels/view/id/9797194/ 
The Valence House Facebook page: www.facebook.com/valencehouse
Browse our Local Studies information sheets

There's much more to discover at the Archives and Local Studies Centre and at Valence House Museum. If you haven't yet visited, we look forward to welcoming you!


Barking Abbey 

Barking Abbey 
One of the most powerful abbeys in the country

Dagenham Village 

Dagenham Village 
When Dagenham was farms and fields

Barking fishing industry 

Barking fishing industry 
Once the busiest fishing port in Britain

Dagenham Breach and Dagenham Dock 

Dagenham Breach and Dagenham Dock 
From angler's paradise to giant car factory

Becontree Housing Estate 

The Becontree Estate 
Once the world's biggest housing estate

ARP Blitz Blog 1940-1944 

Blitz Blog 
Read a local ARP warden's diaries 1940-44 online now