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Chigwell,
"the first village in London", so close it has an
Underground station and a outer London telephone number.
Mainly
a residential area and famous as the fictional setting for
the BBC series "Birds of a Feather".
In fact
in the past it was very much a country area, with historical
links to Epping Forest. Reminders of these links can be seen
in its older buildings, with 18th century houses and a village
atmosphere. A good example is the timber-framed 17th century
inn "The King’s Head", used in the 18th century
for the ancient Forest Court of Attachments meetings.
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Chigwell
Chigwell
Hainault
Forest Country Park, Romford Road, Chigwell, IG7 4QN,
off A1112. Set in 600 acres of ancient woodland, with a lake
and small rare breeds farm. Visitor Centre. Tel: 0208 500 7353
