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Dagenham Magazine History: the latest stories, openings and ideas from across Dagenham Magazine. Read the most recent history reporting, opinion and analysis from Dagenham Magazine — updated daily.

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A scenic view shows a white building with a red roof partially hidden behind lush green trees and a weathered tree trunk on the left, overlooking a tranquil pond with several ducks swimming on its surface.

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Valence House: Dagenham's 800-Year-Old Manor House and the Moat That Survived

Barrington Kirkham10 June 2026

A close-up view of the exterior of a brick building with a blue sign and archway on the ground floor.

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The Becontree Estate: A Century of 'Homes Fit for Heroes' in Dagenham

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026

A green, mossy mountain peak with patches of white snow sits atop a dark, rocky terrain under an overcast sky.

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How Dagenham Women Changed Britain: The 1968 Strike That Won Equal Pay

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026