Chingford – Discover London’s countryside and urban heritage

London’s countryside and urban heritage.  Today Chingford is a suburb of London on the London/Essex border that sits on the edge of Epping Forest.  Epping Forrest is owned by the City of London. Originally the whole parish of Chingford lay within the ancient Forest of Essex. it comprised of three forest hamlets and was a scattered farming… More Chingford – Discover London’s countryside and urban heritage

Explore Chingford

This bank holiday come on a treasure hunt and discover London’s countryside and urban heritage.  Chingford is a suburb of London on the London/Essex border. The town began as a scattered farming community comprising of three forest hamlets. In 1844 the Church on the Green established the prominence of the Chingford Green hamlet . During Victorian times… More Explore Chingford

In 1952 the Chingford Festival had a special visitor arrive from out of town……

Chingford Day on Saturday July 12, 1952, was in its sixth year, attracting thousands of local people and a global entertainment megastar – Walt Disney. Details of the visit can be found at http://www.thisislocallondon.co.uk/indepth/features/9115320.HISTORY__The_day_Disney_came_to_town/ Walt Disney was visiting Britain when he learnt about Chingford’s model railway in Ridgeway Park. He was fascinated by trains and had constructed… More In 1952 the Chingford Festival had a special visitor arrive from out of town……