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The General Havelock pub is older than most other buildings on the High Road, even predating the Town Hall. It sits on the corner of Hainault Street in what was once the beginning of Havelock Terrace. McDonald's came to Ilford relatively early in its UK lifetime. It was the 14th restaurant to open on these shores and also came before Stratford and Romford branches. *Correction: Ilford's McDonald's was the 15th to open in the UK, not 14th. Original listing data from McDonald's was attributed incorrectly.

With many thanks to:
Havelock Terrace and Centreway: Ilford Historical Society
McDonald's openings: McDonald's Customer Services and Asset Management

Additional sources:
History of McDonalds in the UK: http://letslookagain.com/2015/05/a-hi...
General Havelock reopening: Colin Price http://www.closedpubs.co.uk/essex/ilf...
Major General Havelock: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_H...
Detailed History of Ind Coope: https://www.midlandspubs.co.uk/brewer...
James Yardley & Pub opening: https://pubwiki.co.uk/EssexPubs/Ilfor...