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It contains numerous references to Area 51 and Groom Lake, along with a map of the area. [9] Media reports stated that releasing the CIA history was the first governmental acknowledgement of Area 51's existence; [53] [54] [15] rather, it was the first official acknowledgement of specific activity at the site. [50]
In 1929, the Romford F.C. club was re-established and they took over the use of the Brooklands Stadium, joining the London League. [5] By 1975, the club had developed Brooklands considerably in anticipation of eventually being elected to the Football League and had large debts to show for it, and had to sell Brooklands in 1975 but remained there until 1977.
The original Romford was established in 1876. They reached the quarter-finals of the FA Cup in 1880–81, but lost 15–0 at Darwen, hampered by playing a dribbling game on a slushy pitch; Darwen also had four goals disallowed.
Map of Romford and its environs 15 mile radius map for Romford. The town centre is about 50 feet (15 m) above sea level on a gravel terrace rising from the River Thames. [15] The north of the town has developed on London Clay and is situated as much as 150 ft (46 m) above sea level. A continuous gentle rise in the eastern suburbs towards Gidea ...
Map of the former T-junction in about 1880. [ 1 ] During the 18th century, Gallows Corner was a copse-sided part of the road and, approachable by meagre path only from the south or various small lanes in other directions, a favourite spot for waylaying coaches.
Romford Hockey Club is based in Gidea Park. It is also the location of Gidea Park Lawn Tennis Club, Romford Golf Club, and two public parks: Lodge Farm and Raphael park. There are also a number of shops, pubs, restaurants and a library. Essex County Cricket Club played first-class cricket at the Gidea Park Sports Ground between 1950 and 1968.
The park is named after Sir Herbert Raphael MP, who gave it to Romford Urban District in 1904. [4] In addition to the lake, which is used for angling, there are several amenities provided within the park. In the southern part of the park is a bandstand, and then near the end of the lake is a rockery which is used by the Romford Summer Theatre. [5]