Europe’s biggest council estate sits on the outskirts of London and owes its existence, at least in part, to the First World ...

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But thanks to chancellor Lloyd George's revolutionary scheme to make "homes fit for heroes", Becontree - the first and largest council estate in the UK - made those fantasies a reality.

The Becontree centenary was a year long programme of artistic and architectural commissions, events, learning programmes and exhibitions to mark the 100th anniversary of the Becontree estate in ...

Abbey and Becontree Heath Leisure Centres in Barking and Dagenham, run by Everyone Active, have seen both their gym facilities upgraded.