They are full of history and give an insight into the workings of the legion back then, before moving to. Lady mary wroth 1586c1652 of loughton hall was a member of a glittering jacobean literary circle and her book urania was the first fulllength novel to be written by an english woman. This was 100% of all the recorded loughtons in the usa. Loughton rectory lane loughton hall gv ii large house, 1878, by eden nesfield. Domesday book mentions no fewer than six separate estates in loughton and also. The venues closed in early 2002 after a number of highprofile incidents in addition to complaints from the local residents about noise. It was built to compensate the residents of loughton for the extinguishing in the epping forest act of 1878 of their ancient right to lop timber in the forest. Established in 1962 the society presents a series of talks on various aspects of history, both of local and national interest. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. The villagers of loughton had upheld the tradition of lopping the trees in the forest believing that this right had been granted to them by royal charter by queen. In 1891 there were 52 loughton families living in lincolnshire. Lot 2066, the loughton papers circa 17491960 an archive of documents including correspondence, diaries, journals, sketch books and recipe books created by the various families who had lived.
About loughton whats on loughton residents association lra. Women in their 30s who enjoy books with their wine. Seymour krelborn is a meek and dejected assistant at a floral shop who happens upon a strange plant, which he affectionately names audrey ii after. Established in 1962the society presents a series of talks on various aspects of history, both of local and national interest.
Browse 68 photo books on loughton and the surrounding area. It is located between 11 and miles 21 km north east of charing cross in london, south of the m25 and west of the m11 motorway and has boundaries with chingford, waltham abbey, theydon bois, chigwell and buckhurst hill. It is found within the ring of the m25 and nestled to the west of the m11 motorway. Literature, history, art exhibitions, london walks etc. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. Lopping hall and the loppers of loughton microsoft.
There are 58 listed buildings, many of essex weatherboard. Youngsters must be accompanied by a responsible adult or guardian who may also enjoy the evening. You can make a booking at the lopping hall in the following ways. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lopping hall was opened in 1884 to a design by local architect edmond egan, and is one of the most important public buildings in loughton. John, loughton which stands on the site of the original parish church. The roding forms the boundary of the parish in this direction. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our loughton research. Short epping forest walks in and around loughton 2nd revised edition by pond, chris, pond, caroline isbn. Loughton is in the district of epping forest, a part of england where history. If so, let us know what you like about living in loughton. Loughton brooke runs through lougton and epping forest near loughton is what is known as a sssi a site of specific scientific interest.
In 1840 there was 1 loughton family living in new york. Find halls near loughton, essex, and view many more wedding party and events suppliers near you. Lopping hall is a multipurpose community venue located on the high road in the centre of loughton. Loughton hall was replaced by the present building by reverend j. The first settlement can be traced back to 2,500 years ago, but the earliest records of the modernday site of loughton are from the anglosaxon era of english history, when it was known as lukintone. Red brickwork, some plaster, roofed with red clay tiles. We have a large theatre hall with a stage and lighting system and three smaller rooms which can be hired for classes, meetings or rehearsals. It was replaced when the line was extended to epping and ongar on a new alignment, serving until the line was modernised in preparation for london transports central line taking over the line in 1948. The community centre was named the murray hall in honour of well known former loughton resident, lord murray, who died in 2004.
History of loughton, in milton keynes and buckinghamshire. Our 2019 annual general meeting was held on 24 april 2019. Book club groups in loughton heres a look at some book club groups near loughton. The website of the loughton residents association lra history. Murray hall, 106 borders lane, loughton, ig10 3sb, essex. Loughton arts centre, 187b high road the shop next to lopping hall the halls high road front door. Whites directory of essex 1848 list of inhabitants. It is set in about 2 acres of land, with a large garden to the rear. The various night clubs were well known throughout south east of england and attracted many bigname acts as well as many celebrity visitors.
Lopping hallmany famous people have been associated with or lived in loughton. The 16thcentury house, visited by james i, anne of denmark, ben jonson and sir robert sidney, the younger brother of sir philip sidney and the father of mary. Loughton hall, loughton, essex history in structure. Xxii, 1930, 1176 pittrivers, gen et al, transactions of the essex field club in report on loughton or cowpers camp, vol. New york had the highest population of loughton families in 1840. See all books memories of loughton read and share your memories of loughton itself or of a particular photo of loughton. They were the forest library yes, the loaned books did have a maroon plastic cover and manns confectioner.
Loughton includes three conservation areas and there are 56 listed buildings. It was, however, at loughton hall that he entertained the queen in 1578. Rectory lane, an old path which has become the main road through the new estate. The event was a presentation by loughton parish council of a clock to the trustees of the loughton memorial hall in bradwell road loughton, to mark and celebrate the substantial refurbishment and extension of the hall. Starts with loassociated with old english, hill mountain variations. Loughton is a town in the county of essex in england. In jacobean style with some classical detail on the southeast garden elevation. If you wish to trace any of these people on the census returns, the nearest census date for this 1848 directory is the 1851 census. A licensed bar can be provided for productions or events. If you wish to trace any of these people on the census returns, he nearest census date for this 1874 directory is the 1871 census. We perform and rehearse at lopping hall, conveniently situated in loughton high road, just a few minutes walk from loughton tube station. The terracotta panel which sits above the original entrance to the hall in station road, shows the loppers in action and one of the rooms within the hall, the willingale room, is named in honour of thomas. Post office directory of essex 1874 list of inhabitants. The hall was constructed in 1926 and has been in continuous use for the benefit of the local community.
Loughton has a long history dating back to an iron age hill fort, loughton camp. Lopping hall and the loppers of loughton the right to lop many generations of loughton householders lopped forest trees in the belief that this was a right granted to them by a charter of queen elizabeth i. The first loughton station was built as a terminus for the eastern counties railway line from london. Free delivery on book orders dispatched by amazon over. Following the norman invasion, the domesday book, issued in 1087, gives two snapshots of life.
Loughton, a village and a parish in newportpagnell district, bucks. Astrokyds is the junior section of loughton astronomical society, for younger observers, aged 614, meets every second friday of the month except april and august at 6. Click herefor a map of lopping hall and the immediate vicinity. The village spreads between watling street and the modern a5 road, to the west of, and about 1 mile from, the city centre. A modern hall, fitted out to high specification, purpose built in 2006 with a congenial atmosphere.
Loughton simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Loughton camp slight univallate hillfort, loughton. Loughton photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The most loughton families were found in the uk in 1891. Len murray was renowned not just for his national position as general secretary of the tuc for many years, but for his great contribution to the life of the loughton community, and naming the hall after him is a. It is within easy walking distance of local shops and amenities. Neighbouring essex towns include chingford, waltham abbey, theydon bois, chigwell and buckhurst hill. Loughton hall is a grade ii listed building in loughton, essex, england. Lincolnshire had the highest population of loughton families in 1891. Loughton hall care home, rectory lane, loughton, essex. With the departure of the maitlands from loughton hall in 1946, the chapel was. Loughton hall is conveniently located close to all local amenities and transport links. The most prominent building in loughton is lopping hall in the centre of the high road, built in 1884.
Welcome to the loughton branch 20 loughton branch 20. Thomas willingale, lopping rights and teh saving of epping. L oughton as a name for boys is an old english name, and the name loughton means hill town. Marys church hall, next to the village hall, theydon bois. Published book details from the loughton and district historical society. This was about 32% of all the recorded loughtons in the uk. Main hall the theatre auditorium which can be used for any activity requiring a large floor space from keep fit classes to film evenings theatre complex theatre hire package to include the theatre auditorium, stage and changing rooms theatre suite ideal for celebrations and conferences. In april 1884 the lopping hall was officially opened, and to this day continues to be a focal point for the local community as a venue for public meetings, private functions, a dancing school, a camera club and as the home of. Books and journals hazzledine warren, s, essex naturalist in report on excavations at loughton camp, in epping forest, vol. Loughton includes three conservation areas and there are 56 listed buildings in the town, together with a further 50 locally listed. Lopping hall history loughton residents association. On double checking, it seems the shops were erected on the forecourt in 193738.
A newsletter is published and books and booklets on local subjects. The epping forest country club was a group of three night clubs on the essexlondon border, just outside chigwell, essex. The loughton family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Loughton hall, on the site of another ancient manor, is now in the centre of the debden estate, a mile south of debden green. To read our chairmans report click here due to the covid19 outbreak, our next agm previously due to take place on 20th april 2020 has now been postponed. Why not explore some other local areas loughton st johns area guide loughton forest area guide debden area guide high beach area guide. History of loughton branch minutes books from 1949 to almost the present have been retrieved, these are now being copied and anyone wishing to read them please contact the branch secretary. This entry was posted in shows and tagged district museum, epping forest, folk, keely mills, loughton, music, peter ralphs, peter relphs, red balloon. Iii, 1884, 212230 other ecc, essex sites and monuments record 1, 2, 1984. The town also had an important role in the tudor period when loughton hall was owned. This is a versatile venue, suitable for a wide range of events and activities.