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Aldborough Hatch The Village in the Suburbs – A History
Aldborough Hatch The Village in the Suburbs – A History This book is the culmination of many years of delving into the life and lives of a unique community on the edge of the Green Belt in the London Borough … Continue reading
Paulatim Lodge, Whalebone Lane, Chadwell Heath
A Georgian mansion built about 1830, described in the sale catalogue of 1919 as having 17 acres of building land. It had a stable yard at the back and in the garden an octagonal stone well house. The house was … Continue reading
Houses and villas of Aldborough Hatch and Little Heath
The following information is taken from a variety of newspaper announcements of forthcoming sales and auctions. It gives an insight into the types of properties in the area. 21 Jul 1773 A thirteen year lease of Cumyns Esq deceased. Spacious … Continue reading
Little Heath Chapel, Chadwell Heath
On the 2nd Aug 1862 the little chapel was opened. It was erected by the only gentleman in the neighbourhood, Captain Ibbetson and was built in the grounds of his house, Little Heath House, under his own supervision and to … Continue reading
Crooked Billet, Billet Road, Chadwell Heath
There has been a ‘Crooked Billet‘ at Padnall Corner since 1850, the first residents are likely to have been Foster Threadgold, inn keeper, his wife Jane and their 3 sons and 2 daughters. Certainly Mr Threadgold (Fridgold) was the landlord … Continue reading
Haw Bush, Little Heath
The Haw Bush in Little Heath, Chadwell Heath has been converted to flats but was once a pub. In 1861 Francis Felton age 46, a beer seller born St Sepulchre, was living there with his wife Ann and nephew Jeffrey … Continue reading
St Chad’s Church, Chadwell Heath
St Chad’s is a red brick church that opened in 1886. It was originally a Chapel-of ease to the Dagenham parish church until such time as Chadwell Heath became a separate parish in 1895.
132 Mill Lane Chadwell Heath
Who lived at The Studio, Mill Lane Chadwell Heath? The following Obituary gives us a clue: “Mr Henry Gillard Glindoni who died in his 61st year last week, was a constant exhibitor at the London art exhibitions for over 40 … Continue reading
Buckingham Road Cemetery, Ilford
Buckingham Road cemetery was originally called Great Ilford Cemetery. It covers a large area and joins St Mary’s churchyard. It is run by the council. who are currently restoring it. Unfortunately they were forced to remove the Victorian Chapel which … Continue reading
St Mary’s Church, Ilford
St Mary the Virgin, Parish Church, Ilford, Essex. The church was built between 1829 and 1831 on land owned by John Scrafton Thompson of Clements and designed by James Savage. The tower was built in 1866 as a memorial to … Continue reading