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

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A large stone church with an arched entryway on the right, and another stone church with a clock tower in the background on the left.

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A Brief History of Barking: From Saxon Settlement to London Borough

Graham Simpson2 August 2026

A dock with several industrial buildings under a cloudy sky, with a dark body of water in the foreground.

🏛️ History

The Dagenham Girls: How Ford's 1968 Equal Pay Strike Changed British History

Barrington Kirkham10 June 2026

A row of houses, starting with a large black house, extends along a curving suburban street under a bright sky with wispy clouds.

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Becontree Estate: How the World's Largest Council Estate Transformed East London

Barrington Kirkham10 June 2026

Raindrops bead up on a dark grey waterproof fabric, highlighting the textured surface and the reflective quality of the water.

🏛️ History

Barking Abbey: The Lost Powerhouse of Medieval England

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026