This week's look back in time sees us reflect on the borough's historic hotels.

Some of the photos in Havering Library's archive date back as long ago as the 1890s, showing the King Harold Hotel in Harold Wood.

Take a look at our selection of vintage photographs below.

King Harold Hotel in Harold Wood circa 1890s

Romford Recorder: The King Harold Hotel in Harold Wood circa 1890sThe King Harold Hotel in Harold Wood circa 1890s (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

The King Harold Hotel was opened in 1868 and its first landlord was Stephen Moore, according to Havering Libraries.

It included a pub house on its premises and was taken over by Stephen's son Thomas until 1901.

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The Elm Park Hotel circa 2006

Romford Recorder: The Elm Park Hotel circa 2006The Elm Park Hotel circa 2006 (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

George William Percival Gibbs was the first landlord at the Elm Park Hotel, according to Havering Libraries.

It was a prominent music venue and the hall of the hotel was the venue for the St Louis Jazz Club which started in 1960.

Rock band The Yardbirds, among others, played there until the hotel closed in 2013 and was partially converted into a Sainsbury's Local, which stands today.

The Phoenix Hotel in Rainham circa 1930s

Romford Recorder: The Phoenix Hotel in Rainham circa 1930sThe Phoenix Hotel in Rainham circa 1930s (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

This photo likely dates from the 1930s, according to Havering Libraries.

It also included a pub which had an extensive beer garden to the rear.

In keeping with most pubs at the time, The Phoenix was often used for inquests at coroner's court, Havering Libraries said.

The Bell Hotel in Upminster circa 1908

Romford Recorder: The Bell Hotel in Upminster The Bell Hotel in Upminster (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

This is a view of Upminster circa 1908 during the winter. The photo shows a path going towards The Bell Hotel and Eldred's smithy.

The hotel sits just behind the snow-topped trees on the right side.

The Railway Hotel in Hornchurch, 1955

Romford Recorder: The Railway Hotel in 1955The Railway Hotel in 1955 (Image: Havering Libraries-Local Studies)

The Railway Hotel, which still stands today as an Ember Inns pub, was particularly important to soldiers stationed at RAF Hornchurch, according to Havering Libraries.

An early planning application was made for the hotel in the late 1920s, but was subsequently rejected.

It opened in 1934, according to Havering Libraries, with an estimated cost of £20,000.