Havering has had a wealth of historic houses that have undergone great change - so we have rounded up some of the most notable.

From Gidea Hall - said to be the largest and most important manor in Havering's recorded history - to Marshalls house and its picturesque lake in Romford, we have a range of photos for you to look back on.

Take a look at our selection of Havering's lost houses below.

Gidea Hall circa 1894

This Is Local London: The old Gidea Hall buildingThe old Gidea Hall building (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

In 1897, Gidea Hall was bought by Herbert Raphael, after which Raphael Park in Romford is named.

Part of the hall was used as a clubhouse for incoming Gidea Park residents, but the First World War interrupted the full development of plans for the estate.

By the end of the 1920s, Gidea Hall had fallen into disrepair and it was demolished in 1930.

Rainham Lodge on Berwick Pond Road in 1960

This Is Local London: Rainham Lodge on Berwick Pond Road in 1960Rainham Lodge on Berwick Pond Road in 1960 (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

Rainham Lodge, a prominent countryside landmark, was built in the 18th Century and demolished in 1960.

Historian Frank Lewis of Rainham had noted the house was to be demolished that year, according to Havering Libraries.

The structure dated back to 1714 and was in use as a farmhouse in 1850.

Marshalls House in Romford circa 1890s

This Is Local London: Marshalls House in Romford circa 1893Marshalls House in Romford circa 1893 (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

This Is Local London: The lake near Marshalls House in Romford in the 1890sThe lake near Marshalls House in Romford in the 1890s (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

Marshalls House can be traced back to the 12th Century, according to Havering Libraries.

It underwent multiple change of uses, including as a Conservative and Constitutional Club until after the Second World War and briefly as an annexe to Romford Technical School, but was demolished in December 1959 and January 1960.

Havering Court in Havering-atte-Bower, built in 1858

This Is Local London: Havering Court in Havering-atte-Bower, built in 1858Havering Court in Havering-atte-Bower, built in 1858 (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

Havering Court was built in 1858 for Mr J Gladding, who named it Cromwell House, according to Havering Libraries.

By 1920 it was occupied by Robert Lockwood, who changed the name to Havering Court.

In June 1933 a serious fire broke out that destroyed much of the building and by 1976 it was derelict. Havering Court Care Home still stands on the site, Havering Libraries stated in May 2020.

Hornchurch Hall on High Street circa 1912

This Is Local London: Hornchurch Hall on High Street circa 1912Hornchurch Hall on High Street circa 1912 (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

Hornchurch Hall, likely part of the town's priory, was known before the 16th century as The Rectory.

It was pulled down in 1941 and the land sold in 1950, according to Havering Libraries, having been used as a family residence.