As a result of the London Government re-organisation in 1964 the Borough of Ilford was merged with the Borough of Wanstead and Woodford and became the London Borough of Redbridge.

The name comes from a red brick bridge that crossed the River Roding, built in 1650. The London Borough of Redbridge Crest therefore incorporates parts of each of the original Boroughs.

The motto 'In Unity Progress' alludes to the amalgamation of the two Boroughs into the new London Borough of Redbridge.

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