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5 days 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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6 days 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 week 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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2 weeks 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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2 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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3 weeks 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.
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3 weeks ago | 
guardian-series.co.uk | Gary Stone
Butler's Retreat in Chingford c1910 (Image: Gary Stone) (Image: Gary Stone) Seen here c1910, Butlers Retreat in Chingford was originally built as a barn around 1859. It takes its name from John Butler, who took over the lease of the barn in 1891 to serve refreshments to the visitors of the forest. After closing in 2009, the building was refurbished by the City of London Corporation and reopened as a café in 2012. Gary Stone is a local historian: chingfordhistory.org.uk
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1 month ago | 
guardian-series.co.uk | Gary Stone
Chingford police station in the 1960s (Image: Gary Stone) (Image: Gary Stone) Chingford has only had its dedicated police station since 1888. Seen here in the 1960s, the station replaced the village lockup built in the early 19th Century. Although the old police station was demolished to make way for the new one in 1977, the cedar tree 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
Epping market c1912 (Image: Gary Stone) (Image: Gary Stone) Market day in Epping, c1912, was very different from today. In 1253, King Henry III gave Epping a market charter, allowing the town to hold a market once a week. The market was renowned for selling wives in its early days! Today, the market is more civilised. Gary Stone is a local historian (Instagram: @eppinghistory).
