Brief history of Romford

The town of Romford in Essex, England, has a long and varied history dating back to the Roman era. The first recorded use of the name “Romford” was in the 12th century, when it was referred to as “Romfort”. The name is thought to derive from the Latin words “rom” (meaning “river”) and “ford” (meaning “ford”), referring to the ford crossing the River Rom.

The town was an important market town in the Middle Ages, and was granted a charter by King Edward III in 1337. Romford was also the site of one of the first recorded outbreaks of plague in England, in 1520.

The town declined in importance during the 18th and 19th centuries, but experienced a revival in the early 20th century as a result of the growth of the London suburbs. The construction of the London Underground’s District line extension to Romford in 1931 was a major factor in the town’s growth, and it has continued to expand since then.

History of Islam in Romford, United Kingdom

Islam arrived in Romford, United Kingdom in the early 20th century, with the first mosque being built in the town in the 1920s. The Muslim population of Romford has grown steadily since then, and now comprises around 5% of the town’s total population. Muslims in Romford are served by several mosques and Islamic centres, and there is a growing Muslim presence in the local community.

How many mosques there are in Romford?

There are four mosques in Romford, which are the Al-Madina Mosque, the Romford Mosque, the Riverine Mosque and the Masjid-e-Ali. The oldest mosque in Romford is the Al-Madina Mosque, which was built in 1985.

What is the split between Shia and Sunni muslims in Romford?

The split between Shia and Sunni Muslims in Romford is approximately equal, with around 50% of the Muslim population being Shia and 50% being Sunni.

Is Romford a good city for devoted muslims?

Romford is a good city for devoted Muslims as it has a number of mosques and Islamic centres, and there is a strong Muslim community in the city.

Are there any notable muslims from Romford?

There are a number of notable Muslims from Romford, including the former Mayor of Romford, Sir Robin Wales, and the cricketer Moeen Ali.

When have the first muslim communities moved to Romford?

The first Muslim communities moved to Romford in the 1950s and 1960s, and the Muslim population of the city has grown steadily since then.

What are other religious communities based in Romford?

In addition to the Muslim community, there are also a number of other religious communities based in Romford, including the Christian, Hindu and Sikh communities.

Religion
Christian	9,573
Muslim	598
Hindu	293
Sikh	150
Jewish	86
Buddhist	78
Other religion	39
No religion	4,016