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Hackney Homerton is first mentioned in a document in 1343. However, excavations unearthed an 11th-century building so the area was developed as a settlement much earlier than the 14th century. The name derives from the proper female name Hunburh which was a person that owned a farm. This E9 area was also known as Humberton and Hummerton. During the medieval era, this place was rural. It supplied the London markets with fruits, vegetables, milk, and cheese. In the 17th century, Hackney Homerton was the most inhabited area in the Hackney Parish. In 1846, it became a separate parish.
Sutton House is the oldest building in Hackney Homerton. It is a Tudor style manor house that is now a Grade II listed building. It was built in 1535 by Sir Ralph Sadler. At that time, it was called Bryck Place. Brewing was performed at this house. The founder of the Charterhouse School Thomas Sutton lived at the nearby Tan House which was demolished to make room for Sutton Place street. The 16 Georgian houses on Sutton Place are Grade II listed. During World War II, Sutton House served as a center for Fire Wardens. In the 1980s, the building was known as the Blue House and it was a music venue. The house featured in Terry Pratchet’s Hogfather movie adaptation. This Hackney Homerton landmark also appeared in an episode of Most Haunted TV series.
Homerton railway station serves this part of East London. The station opened in 1868. Following the closure of the station in 1944, the original building was demolished. The current station was built in 1985. Rock singer Marc Bolan and actor Ray Winstone were born at Hackney Hospital in the area. The 1841 building was originally a workhouse. Chats Palace is an entertainment venue in Hackney Homerton. It hosted performances from Clifford Jarvis, Asian Dub Foundation, and Red Saunders.