HISTORY OF ILFORD

Ilford's civil affairs were dealt with over a shop at 3 Cranbrook Road before 1898. When the town grew larger it became obvious that a bigger building would be required. As a temporary measure the Council moved to old Ilford Hall while a new Town Hall was built.  A foundation stone was laid by Councillor Gilson on 17th March 1900, a bitterly cold day with snow covering the ground. Two sealed bottles were placed in a hole under the stone. These 'time capsules' held a copy of the architect's statement, a copy of the Ilford Guardian, the Times newspaper and British coins minted in 1900. 

Postcard publisher: Unknown

Posted: 10th November 1902

Messages were not allowed on the back of postcards before 1902, therefore publishers often left a blank space on the front where a short message could be included if desired. 

Town Hall

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