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2 weeks ago | 
guardian-series.co.uk | Gary Stone
Kings Head Hill in North Chingford c1925 (Image: Gary Stone) (Image: Gary Stone) The Kings Head pub in North Chingford appears on maps as early as 1782. Kings Head Hill, seen here c1925, is named after the pub, reflecting the significance of the pub locally. From 1805 to 1840, the Manorial Courts and Vestry meetings were held in the King's Head. The village stocks are thought to have been near the pub, and the lock-up was built opposite in 1815.
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3 weeks ago | 
guardian-series.co.uk | Gary Stone
Epping High Street in the 1920s with Herbert M Cottee & Sons garage (Image: Gary Stone) (Image: Gary Stone) An early photograph of the shops along Epping High Street in the 1920s. In the centre can be seen Herbert M Cottee & Sons garage. As well as car parts, the garage also sold bicycles. Cottee traded in Epping until the 1980s and is still affectionately remembered today. Gary Stone is a local historian (Instagram: @eppinghistory)
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3 weeks ago | 
guardian-series.co.uk | Gary Stone
The firemen were volunteers, and most of them were local shopkeepers or employed nearby. By 1924, the brigade was looking for a motorised vehicle. The former Chingford Fire Station in King's Road (Image: Gary Stone) To keep costs down, they bought a motor chassis and the firemen made a body from the horse-drawn appliance, which was now redundant. Gary Stone is a local historian (chingfordhistory.org.uk).
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4 weeks ago | 
guardian-series.co.uk | Gary Stone
Loughton High Street in the 1940s (Image: Gary Stone) (Image: Gary Stone) In this photograph of Loughton High Street in the 1940s, the old cinema can be seen on the right. The village feel of the area was slowly lost as the development of shops and offices continued at a pace throughout the second half of the 20th century. Gary Stone is a local historian (Instagram: @loughtonhistory).
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4 weeks ago | 
guardian-series.co.uk | Gary Stone
The village pond on The Green in North Chingford c1895 (Image: Gary Stone) (Image: Gary Stonee) The village pond on The Green in North Chingford as filled in shortly after this picture was taken, c1895. The council considered the pond to be a health hazard. The community was far from happy about the hasty decision, as the pond provided a much-needed watering place for the horses after the long pull up Kings Head Hill. Gary Stone is a local historian (chingfordhistory.org.uk).
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1 month ago | 
guardian-series.co.uk | Gary Stone
A trolley bus outside of the Napier Arms pub on Woodford New Road c1912 (Image: Gary Stone) (Image: Gary Stone) The Napier Arms on the Woodford New Road is pictured here around 1912. This was a terminus for trams and later trolley buses. The original turning circle could be seen in the forecourt of the used car dealership on the left, but is now being redeveloped. The pub closed in 2016 and is now a Turkish restaurant. Gary Stone is a local historian.
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1 month ago | 
guardian-series.co.uk | Gary Stone
Mornington Terrace off Wanstead High Street c1905 (Image: Gary Stone) (Image: Gary Stone) Mornington Terrace near the junction of Hermon Hill off Wanstead High Street is seen here in 1905. The shops all have awnings over the pavement, and delivery carts are trundling along the road. The Wanstead Mail was once published from the parade at number 10, every Friday. Gary Stone is a local historian.
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1 month ago | 
guardian-series.co.uk | Gary Stone
Pimp Hall Farm, Chingford c1895 (Image: Gary Stone) (Image: Gary Stone) Pimp Hall Farm and pond seen here c1895, was near Kings Road in Chingford. The farmhouse was built in the 16th Century of timber frame construction. It was one of the oldest surviving farms in Chingford until its demolition in the 1930s. Fortunately, the dovecote survives to this day. Gary Stone is a local historian (chingfordhistory.org.uk).
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1 month ago | 
guardian-series.co.uk | Gary Stone
The clock and barometer in Albert Crescent, South Chingford, c1950 (Image: Gary Stone) (Image: Gary Stone) The Art Deco style buildings in South Chingford's Albert Crescent, pictured c1950, feature a clock and barometer manufactured by Short & Mason of Walthamstow. The company traded from 1875 until the 1960s. Despite many overhauls throughout the past years, the clock often struggles to show the correct time. Gary Stone is a local historian (chingfordhistory.org.uk).
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1 month ago | 
guardian-series.co.uk | Gary Stone
Loughton Station under construction c1939 (Image: Gary Stone) (Image: Gary Stone) Loughton Station, built c1939, is the third station to have existed since the railway first served the town in 1856. It replaced the previous station in readiness for the electrification of the line for London Underground trains. It has been said that the barrel vault design echoes that of King's Cross Station in central London. The building is now Grade II listed.
