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This area of north-east London is sandwiched between the river Lea and the spectacular Epping Forest. Because of its difficult geographical location, it was ignored by the early railway companies and therefore not taken up by developers who had built rapidly on adjacent areas. In this way Chingford remained a rather isolated and inward looking community that was in the twentieth century developed as mainly a middle-class enclave, desirably placed next to an abundance of open space. This new history includes many illustrations which have not previously been published.
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Packed with surprising and fascinating information, London's Lost Rivers uncovers a very different side to London - showing how waterways shaped our principal city and exploring the legacy they leave today. With individual maps to show the course of each river and over 100 colour photographs, it's essential browsing for any Londoner and the perfect gift for anyone who loves exploring the past... 'An amazing book' -- BBC Radio London 'Talling's highly visual, fact-packed, waffle-free account is the freshest take we've yet seen. A must-buy for anyone who enjoys the "hidden" side of London -- Londonist 'A fascinating and stylish guide to exploring the capital's forgotten brooks, waterways, cana...