Title:
'The History of Wanstead Vol. 10 1952 to 1963'
Level: Category
Parish history
Level: Fonds
NOTES ON THE HISTORY OF WANSTEAD AND WOODFORD
Level: Series
History of Wanstead
Scope and Content:
Includes loose Official Guide to the Borough of Wanstead and Woodford (3rd edition, 1950, and 'silver jubilee edition', 1962/3) (between pp. 462, 463); sketches of decorative features of Stonehall [High Street], demolished 1952 (pp. 464-465); black-and-white postcards of Wanstead 'issued 1952' (publisher unknown) (pp. 467-471), showing 'The George Hotel, Wanstead No. 2081' with drinking fountain, 'High Street, Wanstead No. 2082' with drinking fountain, 'High Street and war memorial, Wanstead No. 2084', 'Wanstead Old Church No. 2086', 'Christ Church, Wanstead No. 2085', 'Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill No. 742', 'The "Eagle" Pond, Snaresbrook No. 740', 'The Royal Wanstead School No. 2190', 'The Royal Wanstead School No. 2191', 'The Hospital, Wanstead. No. 2192', 'High Street, Wanstead. No. 2193' with Mason's cycle shop and advertisements, 'High Street, Wanstead No. 2083', 'Woodford Road, Snaresbrook No. 2080' with drinking fountain, 'Deer in Epping Forest No. 698', and 'W.W.16 Eagle Pond and Royal Wanstead School'; photographs of entrance gate posts to Wanstead House, Blake Hall Road (2), Forest Keepers' Cottages, Blake Hall Road, and new club house at Aldersbrook Lawn Tennis Club, 1956; photograph - from National Buildings Record - of interior of St Mary's Church, Wanstead, c.1956 (all p. 473); subscription form for Wanstead Flats Coronation Tree Planting Fund, sponsored by Park Residents' Society, 1953 (p. 475), with invitation to dedication ceremony, 1954 (p. 476); newscutting showing Tuff's model of Wanstead House, 1956 (p. 478); photograph of Wanstead County High School, Redbridge Lane, n.d. (p. 480); ticket for children's cinema show at Wanstead Kinema [High Street] to celebrate coronation, 1953 (p. 480); list of ferial responses at parish church for 3 June 1956 (p. 481); sketch of 'Mr Arthur Parson's [photographic] studio in the garden at 12 Tylney [Tilney] Road ...' 1955 (p. 483); bulletin 37 of Park Residents' Society, describing 'Aldersbrook slum' on Wanstead Flats, December 1955 (p. 483); sketches of [card room and summer house, Grove Road], 1955 (pp. 485-487); black-and-white postcards 'issued 1956' by Cranley Commercial Calendars of Ilford (pp. 488-489, 492), showing 'Greetings from Wanstead and Woodford' (composite picture of Church Green, Eagle Pond and Royal Wanstead School, The George, Wanstead, High Street, Wanstead, and riders in Epping Forest), 'Wanstead Parish Church. W.W.9', 'The George, Wanstead. W.W.18' with drinking fountain, 'W.W.19 The Green, Wanstead and Woodford' [i.e. George Green] with drinking fountain, 'The Drive, South Woodford. W.W.5', 'High Street, Wanstead. W.W.14', 'Church Green, Wanstead and Woodford. W.W.15', 'W.W.10 Wanstead Park' (lake), 'Eagle Pond and Royal Wanstead School. W.W.16', horse riders in 'Epping Forest W.W.17', and lake in 'Wanstead Park. W.W.12'; plan by Tuffs of [major] monuments in churchyard, 1956 (pp. 490, 491); 20 photographs, '1956/7' (pp. 493, 494), unlabelled but including entrance gate posts to Wanstead House in Blake Hall Road, Sultan Road, High Street, Wanstead Park (including Temple or Keepers' Cottages), Wanstead Hospital, fire station, Eagle Pond with Royal Wanstead School, New Wanstead (opposite British Queen) and Christ Church; sketches of Joliffe's House, High Street, before demolition, 1957 (pp. 497, 498, 500); north side of George Lane, later Eastern Avenue [before demolition], 1957 (p. 500); handbill for lecture on local history by Tuffs to Park Residents' Society, 1958 (p. 504); programme for Woodford Division Conservative Association fete, 1957 (p. 506); photograph of entrance gate posts to Wanstead House in Blake Hall Road, 1959 (p. 506); two press photographs of Prince Philip's visit to Wanstead Flats by naval helicopter, 1958 (p. 505) ; three press photographs of Miss Rose Parsons and of her house (including wall paintings) at 12 Tilney Road, 1959, with Christmas card from her to Tuffs (p. 507); photograph of interior of Holy Trinity Church, Hermon Hill, 1960 (p. 509); newscutting with artists's impression of council housing proposed for site of Hall Road and Tilney Road, 1959 (p. 510); handbill for lecture and exhibition on local history by Brian J. Page and Tuffs at Memorial Hall, High Road, Woodford, 1960 (p. 511), with six [?press] photographs (pp. 512-514) including Tuffs and mayor G.C.E. Dixon; clothing label - illustrating drinking fountain - used by Burt and Sons Ltd of Wanstead, 1960 (p. 515); three photographs of St Mary's Church, Wanstead, 1960, one of memorial to Mildred Kate Roll and Sir Cecil Ernest Roll Bt., and two of [former Wanstead Kinema] (p. 516); menu card for golden jubilee dinner of Wanstead Lodge of freemasons at Great Eastern Hotel, Bishopsgate, London, agenda for golden jubilee meeting, and typescript notes by Tuffs of oration by Revd E.J.G. Barnett of Barking, 1961 (pp. 516A-C); newscuttings etc. relating to diving in The Basin, Wanstead Park, by London Underwater Research Group, 1961 (pp. 517-523), with sketch of pipkin recovered and photographs of divers and of Tuffs being interviewed for BBC radio; poster for lecture and exhibition by Brian J. Page and Tuffs at George Lane Baptist Church Hall, South Woodford, 1961 (p. 525); two photographs of area around The Basin, 1961 (p. 526); postcard of 'Wanstead Hospital. W.W.27', 'sold 1961' (p. 526); handbill for lecture by Tuffs etc. for Park Residents' Society, 1961 (p. 527); programme for Christ Church centenary fete at Nutter Field, Nutter Lane, 1961, with newscuttings (pp. 527, 528); handbill and ticket for Old Wanstead exhibition by Wanstead Protection Society at Wanstead and Woodford Community Centre, The Green, Wanstead, 1961 (p. 527); five photographs of [Tuffs and Page] 'exploring the grotto Wanstead Park', 1961 (p. 528); photograph of interior of Christ Church, 1961 (p. 529); photograph of interior of Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Cambridge Park, 1962 (p. 532); postcard of '1431 Upwell' Church [Norfolk], showing urns on gate posts said to have come from Wanstead House, with note from rector to Tuffs (p. 532); prospectus for, and invitation to launch of, J.E. Tuffs, 'The story of Wanstead and Woodford ...', 1962 (p. 533); summary report of Tuffs' re-discovery of Roman mosaic pavement in Wanstead Park, 1962 (p. 535); photograph of interior of St Mary's Church, Wanstead, c.1962 (p. 537); photograph of projection equipment at [former] Wanstead Kinema (proof, damaged by use of pressure-sensitive tape) (p. 538), with programme for opening on site of Play Bowl tenpin bowling alley, 1961 (p. 539); four photographs of burial vaults - including remains of font, and Child and Tylney coffins - at St Mary's Church, Wanstead, 1963, with plan of crypt, elevations of crypt wall and of font, and sketch of urn from Tylney vault containing embalmed heart (pp. 541-545); sketch of floor tile found in churchyard in 1962 (p. 545); newscutting on demolition of Aldersbrook Farm, 1963 (p. 546); further sketches by the author in ink (where dated, 1952-1963).
Dates of Creation:
1952-1963
Extent:
1 volume
Creator Name:
Jack Elsden Tuffs
Admin History:
In the first volume of his history (T/P 266/24), Tuffs noted that this 'fourth edition' was begun in 1957. In 1956 Tuffs' text breaks off, and thereafter the 'history' becomes rather an album or scrapbook.
Physical Characteristics:
Handwritten; gatherings loose within cover. Original pagination in pencil [continued from T/P 266/32].
460 x 310 x 45 mm.

Key terms

TypeKey termsDescription
Subjects Archaeology Re-discovery of Roman mosaic pavement in Wanstead Park, 1962
Subjects Aviation Photograph of royal visit ot Wanstead by helicopter, 1958
Subjects Bicycles Postcard of Wansetad High Street includes cycle shop, 1952
Subjects Bowling Programme for opening of Play Bowl bowling alley, Wanstead, 1961
Subjects Burials Photographs etc. of vaults at St Mary the Virgin, Wanstead, 1963
Subjects Children Ticket to children's cinema show, Wanstead, 1953
Subjects Churches Postcards and photographs of churches in Wanstead, 1952-1962
Subjects Cinemas Ticket to children's show at Wanstead Kinema, 1953; photographs of building and projection equipment, n.d.
Subjects Coronations Wanstead Flats Coronation Tree Planting Fund, 1953, 1954; children's cinema show, 1953
Subjects Diving Exploration of The Basin, Wanstead Park, by London Underwater Research Group, 1961
Subjects Fires Photograph of Wansetad Fire Station, 1956/7
Subjects Fountains Postcards of drinking fountains, Wanstead, 1952, 1956
Subjects Freemasonry Papers re jubilee of Wanstead Lodge, 1961
Subjects Gates Photographs of gateposts for Wanstead House, 1956-1959
Subjects Gates Photographs of gateposts for Wanstead House, 1956-1959
Subjects Horses Postcard of riders in Epping Forest, 1956
Subjects Hospitals Wanstead Hospital: postcards, 1952, 1961; photograph, 1956/7
Subjects Housing Description of 'Aldersbrook slum' on Wanstead Flats, 1955
Subjects Housing Description of 'Aldersbrook slum' on Wanstead Flats, 1955
Subjects Lakes Postcards of lakes in Wanstead Park, mid 20th century
Subjects Local history Lectures etc. of J. Elsden Tuffs, Wanstead, 1950s - 1960s
Subjects Monuments Plan of major monuments in Wanstead churchyard, 1956
Subjects Monuments Plan of major monuments in Wanstead churchyard, 1956
Subjects Photography Sketch of photographic studio in garden, Wanstead, 1955
Subjects Plasterwork Sketch of ceiling at Stonehall, Wanstead, pre 1952
Subjects Public houses George, Wanstead: postcards, 1952, 1956
Subjects Radio Photograph of local historian of Wanstead being interviewed for BBC, 1961
Subjects Roman Catholics Photograph of interior of Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Wanstead, 1962
Subjects Roman Catholics Photograph of interior of Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, Wanstead, 1962
Subjects Schools Royal Wanstead School, Wanstead, and Wanstead County High School: postcards and photographs, 1952-1957
Subjects Tennis Photograph of Aldersbrook Lawn Tennis Club, 1956
Subjects Trees Subscription form for Wanstead Flats Coronation Tree Planting Fund, 1953
Subjects War memorials Wanstead, High Street: postcard, 1952
Personal Names Philip Consort of Queen Elizabeth II; photographs of visit to Wanstead, 1958
Personal Names Arthur
Parsons 		Wanstead, 1955
Personal Names Brian J.
Page 		Wanstead, 1960, 1961
Personal Names G.C.E.
Dixon 		Mayor of Wanstead and Woodford, 1960
Personal Names Jack Elsden
Tuffs 		local historian, Wanstead and Woodford, 1952-1963
Personal Names Mildred Kate
Roll 		Wanstead, n.d.
Personal Names Rose
Parsons 		Wanstead, 1959
Personal Names Revd
E.J.G.
Barnett 		Barking, 1961
Personal Names Sir
Cecil Ernest
Roll 		baronet; Wanstead, n.d.
Place Names Epping Forest Postcards of 'Deer in Epping Forest', 1952; horse riders, 1956
Place Names Wanstead Handwritten history and scrapbook by J. Elsden Tuffs, volume 10, 1952-1963
Place Names Wanstead, Aldersbrook Photograph of tennis club, 1956
Place Names Christ Church
Wanstead 		Postcard, 1952; photographs, 1956/7, 1961
Place Names Church of St Mary the Virgin
Wanstead 		Postcards, 1952, 1956; photographs, c.1956-1963
Place Names Church of St Peter
Norfolk, Upwell 		Postcard, 1956
Place Names Eagle Pond
Wanstead, Snaresbrook 		Postcards, 1952, 1956; photograph, 1956/7
Place Names Royal Wanstead School
Wanstead, Snaresbrook 		Postcards, 1952, 1956; photograph, 1956/7
Place Names The Basin
Wanstead 		Material re underwater invetigations, 1961
Place Names Wanstead Flats
Wanstead 		Wanstead Flats Coronation Tree Planting Fund: subscription form and invitation to dedication, 1953, 1954
Place Names Wanstead House
Wanstead 		Newscutting showing model by J.E. Tuffs, 1956
Place Names Wanstead Park
Wanstead 		Postcards and photographs, 1950s
Place Names 12 Tilney Road
Wanstead 		Sketch of studio in garden, 1955; photographs, 1959
Place Names 157 High Street
Play Bowl
Wanstead 		Programme for opening, 1961
Place Names Aldersbrook Road
Aldersbrook Farm
Wanstead, Aldersbrook 		Newscutting on demolition, 1963
Place Names Bishopsgate
Great Eastern Hotel
City of London 		Menu card etc. for golden jubilee dinner of Wanstead Lodge of freemasons
Place Names Blake Hall Road
Wanstead 		Photographs of gateposts for Wanstead House, 1956-1959
Place Names Blake Hall Road
Keepers' Cottages
Wanstead 		Photograph, 1956
Place Names Blake Hall Road
Keepers' Cottages
Wanstead 		Photograph, 1956/7
Place Names Cambridge Park
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Wanstead 		Photograph of interior, 1962
Place Names Eastern Avenue
Wanstead 		Sketch of buildings, 1957
Place Names George Lane
Baptist Church Hall
Woodford, South Woodford 		Poster for lecture and exhibition on local history, 1961
Place Names Grove Road
Wanstead 		Sketches of card room and summer house, 1955
Place Names Hermon Hill
Church of Holy Trinity
Wanstead 		Postcard, 1952; photograph, 1960
Place Names Hermon Hill
Wanstead Hospital
Wanstead, Snaresbrook 		Postcards, 1952, 1961; photograph, 1956/7
Place Names High Road
Memorial Hall
Woodford 		Lecture and exhibition on local history, 1960
Place Names High Street
Wanstead 		Postcards, 1952, 1956
Place Names High Street
George Hotel
Wanstead 		Postcards, 1952, 1956
Place Names High Street
Joliffe's House
Wanstead 		Sketches, 1957
Place Names High Street
Stonehall
Wanstead 		Sketches of decorative features, pre 1952
Place Names High Street
Wanstead Kinema
Wanstead 		Ticket to children's cinema show, 1953; photographs, n.d.
Place Names New Wanstead
Wanstead 		Photograph, 1956/7
Place Names Nutter Lane
Nutter Field
Wanstead 		Programme for Christ Church centenary fete, 1961
Place Names Redbridge Lane
County High School
Wanstead 		Photograph, n.d.
Place Names Sultan Road
Wanstead 		Photograph, 1956/7
Place Names The Drive
Woodford, South Woodford 		Postcard, 1956
Place Names The Green
Wanstead and Woodford Community Centre
Wanstead 		Handbill and ticket for Old Wanstead exhibition, 1961
Place Names Wanstead Place
Fire Station
Wanstead 		Photograph, 1956/7
Place Names Woodford Road
Wanstead, Snaresbrook 		Postcard, 1952
Document Types Black-and-white photograph Wanstead, 1950s
Document Types Black-and-white postcard Wanstead, 1952, 1956
Document Types Christmas card Wanstead, pre 1963
Document Types Handbill Lectures and exhibition on local history, Wanstead, 1960, 1961
Document Types Menu Golden jubilee dinner of Wanstead Lodge of freemasons, 1961
Document Types Newscutting Wanstead, 1956
Document Types Poster Lecture and exhibition on local history, South Woodford, 1961
Document Types Programme Woodford Division Conservative Association fete, 1957; Christ Church centenary fete, 1961; opening of Play Bowl tenpin bowling alley, 1961
Document Types Programme Woodford Division Conservative Association fete, 1957; Christ Church centenary fete, 1961; opening of Play Bowl tenpin bowling alley, 1961
Document Types Prospectus J.E. Tuffs, 'The story of Wanstead and Woodford ...', 1962
Document Types Published work Official Guide to the Borough of Wanstead and Woodford (3rd edition, 1950, and 'silver jubilee edition', 1962/3)
Document Types Sketch J.E. Tuffs, history of Wanstead, 1952-1963
Document Types Textile Clothing label used by Burt and Sons Ltd of Wanstead, 1960
Document Types Ticket Coronation cinema show at Wanstead Kinema, 1953; Old Wanstead exhibition, 1961
Document Types Ticket Coronation cinema show at Wanstead Kinema, 1953; Old Wanstead exhibition, 1961
Institutions Aldersbrook Lawn Tennis Club Wanstead; photograph of club house, 1956
Institutions British Broadcasting Corporation Photograph of local historian of Wanstead being interviewed, 1961
Institutions Burt and Sons Ltd drapers, Wanstead, 1960
Institutions Conservative Party Programme for Woodford Division Conservative Association fete, 1957
Institutions Cranley Commercial Calendars publishers, Ilford, 1956
Institutions London Underwater Research Group Wanstead, 1961
Institutions Park Residents' Society Sponsors Wanstead Flats Coronation Tree Planting Fund, 1953; bulletin, 1955; handbill, 1958
Institutions Royal Wanstead School Wanstead; postcards, 1952, 1956
Institutions Wanstead County High School Photograph, n.d.
Institutions Wanstead Hospital Postcards, 1952, 1961; photograph, 1956/7
Institutions Wanstead Lodge Menu, agenda, and notes of oration at jubilee meeting, 1961
Institutions Wanstead Protection Society Wanstead, 1961
Institutions Woodford Division Conservative Association Programme for fete, 1957