Today is Essex Day! Yesterday, Andrew was given the opportunity to attend the Essex Day flag raising at Havering Town Hall, an annual tradition to observe and remember Romford, Hornchurch, and Upminster's important role within the historic county of Essex.
Andrew released the following statement on social media to mark the day:
Happy Essex Day to everyone from Romford and Hornchurch and throughout our magnificent County! How wonderful to see the flag of Essex proudly flying in front of @LBofHavering Town Hall on this important day for all the people of Essex. For over eight-hundred years, Romford has remained a proud and vibrant market town within the historic English County of Essex. Romford may sit (for the time being) within the administrative region of 'Greater London,’ but we share the same history, geography and culture and have greater connections with places like Basildon, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Southend, Chigwell and Thurrock. So today, let all Romfordians and people across Havering, proudly celebrate our place within the Essex family. Essex we are, Essex we stay!
