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Fassett Square was the inspiration for the BBC Soap EastEnders.

Originally, there were plans to film the series there, on location.

However, Fassett Square ( Albert Square ) and Ridley Road Market ( Walford Market ) were rebuilt on the set in Elstree, Borehamwood to have a more controlled filming environment.

The origin of the area of Walford was from Walford Road and many of the houses on the show use the same exterior design.

Both Barbara Windsor and Tony Holland, one of the original creators of the show, lived at different times on the street.