On 24th February 2008 we walked from near the Green Man roundabout in Leytonstone on a 6 mile walk that encompassed much of the area covered by the historic estate of Wanstead and is now known as Wanstead Parklands. The walk covered about 6 miles, but involved a lot of stopping and starting so that Paul could point out historical remnants of the lost estate - many hardly visible to the probably bored walkers!
(Photographs by Peter Gamble)
The Grotto in Wanstead Park - 24th February 2008
Shortly after starting out - stopping to look at the tree-avenues in Bush Wood
Pointing out the features on an old map of the estate
Early Crocus in Wanstead Park
On Wanstead Flats - information about Aldersbrook Manor
Alexandra Lake on Wanstead Flats
Fred by the lake - begining to look bored?
After a snack in the City of London Cemetery. The purchase of the cemetery by the Corporation of London led to Epping Forest being lost to land-grabbers.
Goodness knows what was being pointed out !
By the Alders Brook near Little Ilford
Entering Wanstead Park again via the bridge from Ilford
Wanstead Park : Rita's bird-watching and Fred's dancing
A tired-looking bunch breaking for tea at the kiosk in Wanstead Park