HOMERTON

Homerton is situated west of the River Lea between Lower Clapton and Hackney Marshes, about 3 miles from Whitechapel. The hamlet developed gradually and by the 18th century housed the Hackney Union Workhouse, surrounded by fields, nurseries and market gardens.

The church of St. Barnabas, built by Arthur Ashpital, was consecrated in 1847 and in 1885 the separate parish of St. Paul was formed.

By the beginning of the 20th century building development had made Homerton an extension of Hackney and in 1965 became part of the Borough of Hackney.

Greenwood's Maps 1827:

Homerton and surrounding area [255 Kbytes].

Church Records:

• St. Barnabas, Homerton High St
  Baptisms 1847-1947,
  Marriages 1847-1969,
  Burials 1847-1978 : LMA
  
• St. Paul, Glyn Rd
  Baptisms 1889-1980,
  Marriages 1891-1981 : LMA
  
• Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Dominic (Roman Catholic),
  Ballance Rd
  Baptisms 1873- date,
  Marriages 1874- date : Not deposited
• Ram's Episcopal Chapel, Homerton High St
  Baptisms 1907-1924 : LMA