Wanstead Park – a Chronicle

Rarely can the detailed history of one place be chronicled over so many centuries as that of Wanstead Park. This outline of a fascinating story was originally the work of Alan Cornish M.Sc., former Chairman of the Friends of Wanstead…

Bringing Wanstead House Back to Life

Press report by Paul Donovan The connection between George Washington, a fireplace and Wanstead Park may not be immediately obvious but the link makes up one of the most intriguing parts of the fascinating history of the area. The link…

Kings of the Forest

Wanstead’s Grotto

The Great Gardens of Wanstead Park

Picnic on Wanstead Flats

City of London Cemetery

A report on the lake system of Wanstead Park

THE LAKE SYSTEM OF WANSTEAD PARK & THE MYSTERY OF THE HERONRY POND James Berry B Sc (Geog) Alan Cornish M Sc (Tpt) In this report, originally published in March 1978, the authors explain discuss the history of the lake…