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Barking sits in East London, roughly nine miles from the city centre, and serves as the principal hub of the borough of Barking and Dagenham. Historically, it was a major fishing port and home to the medieval Barking Abbey, the ruins of which still stand near the town centre and the 13th-century St Margaret’s Church. Geographically, it is shaped by its position on the River Roding - frequently referred to as Barking Creek as it approaches the Thames - where the old industrial quays at Barking Riverside are currently undergoing significant redevelopment. Transport links are a defining feature of the area; Barking station is a major interchange where the District and Hammersmith & City lines meet the London Overground and regular C2C rail services, which get you into Fenchurch Street in about fifteen minutes. While the central high street is busy with a large traditional street market and functional shopping centres like Vicarage Field, the vibe shifts towards the quieter, more modern developments stretching down towards the waterfront.