HISTORY OF ILFORD

This postcard shows a steam roller flattening the road surface during construction work. Before trams could travel from Ilford to Chadwell Heath rails needed to be laid and upgrading the road continued for some time after the system was operating.

Postcard Publisher: John Bodger, Ilford

Posted: 7th  February 1906

"Dear Cousins, Just a card to let you know we are alright. Fred is getting on a bit now pleased to say. Hope you are all well. I am sending you a P.P. card of Ilford. You must forgive my not writing before have been going to do so so many times. Yours with love to all."

Churches

Clock Tower

Coventry Road

Cranbrook Castle

Cranbrook Road

Empress Avenue

General Post Office

Hainault Street

High Road / High Street

Ilford Hippodrome

Ilford Hill

Ilford Lane

Ley Street

Park Avenue

The Broadway

The Drive

Transport

Novelty

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