Goodmayes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Goodmayes |
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 Goodmayes High Road in 2005 |
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| Population | 13,069 (2011 Census. Ward) |
| OS grid reference | TQ465865 |
| • Charing Cross | 11 mi (18 km) WSW |
| London borough | |
| Ceremonial county | Greater London |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ILFORD |
| Postcode district | IG3 |
| Post town | ROMFORD |
| Postcode district | RM6 |
| Dialling code | 020 |
| Police | Metropolitan |
| Fire | London |
| Ambulance | London |
| EU Parliament | London |
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Goodmayes is a lively area in East London, England. It's part of Ilford and is located in the London Borough of Redbridge. Goodmayes is about 11 miles north-east of Charing Cross, which is a famous spot in central London. It's also part of the Romford and Ilford postal areas.
Goodmayes used to be part of Essex, a county next to London. But in 1965, it became part of Greater London.
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History of Goodmayes
The name Goodmayes was first written down in 1456. It probably comes from a family named Godemay, who lived there around 1319. There was even a farm called Goodmath shown on an old map from 1777.
A local road, Barley Lane, is thought to be named after Dorothy Barley. She was the sister of Henry Barley and the last leader of the nearby Barking Abbey in 1527.
For a long time, Goodmayes was mostly open land. But towards the end of the 1800s, London started to grow a lot. This led to many new houses being built in Goodmayes and nearby Seven Kings. A builder named A. C. Corbett built most of these homes between 1898 and 1910. He used the new train stations on the Great Eastern Main Line to help sell these new homes. Goodmayes station itself was built in 1901.
Since then, the area hasn't changed too much. You can still see many Edwardian terraced houses from that time. Some old railway areas near Goodmayes Station were closed in the 1970s. These spots were then turned into shops, like a large Tesco store and a Wickes branch.
Cool Places in Goodmayes
Goodmayes has some great places to visit:
Parks and Green Spaces
Goodmayes Park is a large open space where you can relax and play. It has a lake, basketball courts, and tennis courts. In the past, it even had a bandstand and a boathouse. Another nice park in the area is Barley Lane Park.
Local Services
Brookside, located on Barley Lane, is a special unit for teenagers. It provides high-quality care and support.
Barley Lane Primary School is also found on Barley Lane, helping young students learn and grow.
Local Media and News
Goodmayes used to have its own special radio station called Goodmayes Hospital Radio Association (GHR). This station was run by volunteers and started broadcasting in 1975. It played music and shows for patients at Goodmayes Hospital and King George Hospital.
In 2015, the station celebrated 40 years of broadcasting! However, a broken pipe caused a lot of damage, and the station had to stop broadcasting. Later, it joined with another charity, Bedrock Radio. Now, Bedrock Radio provides health-related radio services across East London and nearby areas.
Nearby Places to Explore
- Ilford
- Becontree
- Dagenham
- Chadwell Heath
- Seven Kings
- Chigwell Row
- Collier Row
- Romford
Getting Around Goodmayes
Goodmayes has good transport links, making it easy to travel around.
Train Services
Goodmayes railway station is served by the Elizabeth line. This train line connects Goodmayes to many places, from Shenfield all the way to Heathrow Airport and Reading. The Elizabeth line took over the station in May 2022.
Bus Routes
Many London Buses services run through Goodmayes. These buses can take you to places like Barking, Ilford, Romford, and Stratford. There's also the East London Transit route EL3, which goes to Barking Riverside.
Underground Stations
The closest London Underground stations are:
- Barking, which is on the District line and Hammersmith & City line.
- Newbury Park, which is on the Central line.
Famous People from Goodmayes
Goodmayes has been home to some well-known people.
Cardew Robinson
The actor Cardew Robinson was born in Goodmayes on August 14, 1917. He was famous for playing funny characters in movies, like the fakir in the film Carry On Up the Khyber. He passed away in 1992.
Sir Ian Holm
Sir Ian Holm was born at Goodmayes Hospital on September 12, 1931. His mother was a nurse, and his father was a psychiatrist who worked at the hospital. Sir Ian Holm became a very respected actor. He was given a special award called a CBE in 1989 and was made a knight in 1998, which means he could use the title "Sir."
Scout Groups in Goodmayes
Goodmayes is a great place for Scouting! There are several local Scout groups.
4th Goodmayes Scouts
The 4th Goodmayes group has been around for 90 years! Their home is called the Gaffery, and it's next to St Pauls Church on Barley Lane. Their current building is part of the St Paul's Community Centre, which opened in 2005.
Kids can join the Scouts from age 6. The group has three sections:
- Beavers (ages 6-8)
- Cubs (ages 8-10.5)
- Scouts (ages 10.5-14)
In 2010, they also started an Explorer Unit for young people aged 14 to 18. This unit helps train young leaders to assist with the younger Scout sections.
7th Goodmayes Scouts
The 7th Goodmayes scout group started in 2006 and has over 100 members. It's special because it's the first scout group in East London to be run by Muslims.
This group has done many exciting things, like visiting the House of Lords and Buckingham Palace. They also enjoy water sports like rafting, sailing, kayaking, and canoeing. The group loves to help the community too. They've planted trees and raised over £1000 for Comic Relief through a sponsored walk. Other fun activities include archery, wall climbing, and camping trips.
See also
In Spanish: Goodmayes para niños
