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EPPING FOREST DISTRICT MUSEUM
39–41 Sun Street
Waltham Abbey
Essex
EN9 3TY
01992 716882 |
Situated right in the centre of Waltham Abbey in historic Sun Street, the Epping Forest District Museum is in a building that dates back to 1520. The Museum holds many artefacts, archaeological items, paintings, photos and a newspaper archive relating to West Essex.
www.eppingforestdc.gov.uk/leisure_and_culture/museum
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KELVEDON HATCH SECRET NUCLEAR BUNKER
Crown Buildings
Kelvedon Hatch
Brentwood
Essex CM15 0LA
01277 364883 |
Built in 1952, this is a labyrinth of fascinating underground rooms set deep in a hillside to offer protection in the event of a cold war: Government officers and military commanders would have operated from here in complete secrecy. Set in beautiful woodlands with picnic facilities and an orienteering trail, the Secret Nuclear Bunker is now open to the public and has rooms available for hire.
www.secretnuclearbunker.com
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QUEEN ELIZABETH'S HUNTING LODGE
Rangers Road
Chingford
London
E4 7QH
020 8529 6681
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The ‘Great Standynge’ was built in 1543 – not for Elizabeth I, but for her father Henry VIII. It was a grandstand from which to watch deerhunting, and possibly to aim crossbows from. Later the local manor court was held there. Since 1895 it has been open to the public, having been tearooms and a museum. Now principally a historic attraction, it hosts interesting heritage events throughout the year.
www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
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REDBRIDGE MUSEUM
Central Library
Clements Road
Ilford
Essex
IG1 1EA
020 8708 2414 |
Not a historic building, but full of historic stuff! Redbridge Museum, which opened in 2000 in Ilford Town Centre, explores the many different people, places and events in over 150,000 years of history in what is now the London Borough of Redbridge. Period rooms, a Children's Trail, interactive multimedia and a range of fascinating objects appeal to all ages. There are also a range of temporary exhibitions and family events thoughout the year.
www.redbridge.gov.uk
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