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  • Then and Now: Goldings Hill in Loughton

    Goldings Hill, Loughton, c1905 is a recent addition to this part of Loughton and dates from 1774.  It was built to reduce the sharp angle of the hill which was putting a strain on horses carrying heavy loads on the old 'lower' road (seen on

  • Could this model of pub work in east London?

    The search for reasonably priced, good-value pubs can be a long and arduous one - but someone has to do it. A recent example, that offers some inspiration is the Waterworks in Rye, East Sussex.  Originally a pump house, then a soup kitchen,