Since 1898, we have seen two world wars, six monarchs and 25 prime ministers.

But Barkingside Football Club has remained a constant.

The team first came together in 1898 and this year, celebrates its 120th birthday.

It was founded by blacksmith George Wall and went on to achieve a number of highs.

But times were not always so positive for the club.

In 1923 it had to disband due to lack of support - later reforming in 1925 as Barkingisde Boys Guild in the Ilford Minor League.

It came apart again when the Second World War broke out but the team came back together in 1945.

The club then entered the London League in 1950 and finished runners-up in their first season. They won the League Cup in 1956 and were beaten finalists in 1953 and 1963. They also won the Ilford Festival Cup and the Romford Charity Cup in 1952.

It first entered the London Senior Cup in 1957, then joined the newly formed Greater London League in 1964/65 and won promotion to the premier division in 1965/66, but were relegated after only one season.

A fire in the early 1970s forced the club to play its home fixtures at Woodford Avenue until the clubhouse was rebuilt. Barkingside entered the newly formed London Spartan League in 1976/77 and finished fourth, which earned them promotion to the Premier Division. This promotion was short-lived and they were relegated the following season.

In the early 1970s, a fire forced the club to play at Woodford Avenue until the clubhouse was rebuilt. Barkingside entered then the newly formed London Spartan League in 1976/77 and finished fourth, which earned them promotion to the Premier Division. This promotion was short-lived and they were relegated the following season.

It then achieved its highest ever promotion to the Ryman Isthmian League in 2012-2013.

Many famous faces have passed through the club, both on and off the field, from Jimmy Greaves to Sir Trevor Brooking.

The club is looking forward to another exciting season, grand celebrations during its anniversary year and another 120 years.