Marks Gate is a place at the northern tip of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

In 1801, the civil parishes that form the modern borough had a total population of 1,937; and the area was characterised by farming, woodland and the fishing fleet at Barking. This last industry employed 1,370 men and boys by 1850, but by the end of the century had ceased to exist; replaced by...

 in northeast London

London

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, England.

It is located immediately north of Chadwell Heath

Chadwell Heath

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 and west of Collier Row

Collier Row

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.

The name refers to an entrance to Hainault Forest, which once occupied the area north of here. 'Marks' is formed from an old manorial name which is derived from the 14th century de Merk family.

Scenes for the 2009 box office hit Harry Brown

Harry Brown

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 starring Cockney

Cockney

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 actor Michael Caine

Michael Caine

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, and soul music

Soul music

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 singer Plan B, were filmed here. Famous ex-residents include David Essex

David Essex

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who lived in Padnall Road.