THE HIGH STONE...

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I have been meaning to put this picture on for some time. Its The High Stone at the junction of Hollybush Hill and New Wanstead. It was originally a mile marker showing the distances to Epping, Ongar, Whitechapel and Hyde Park Corner on three of its faces. Sadly time, and I suspect the weather has taken its toll on these. The stone however has been reset and looks rather grand. According to the legend recorded on a plinth situated by the stone, 'in 1757 a highway man by the name of Matthew Snatt robbed a mail coach near the stone. He was executed and his body left hanging in chains as a warning to others'. 

NORMALLY HIDDEN...

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Leaves in summer are lovely but another reason why I like bare branches is that things that are normally hidden are revealed. This is the Weavers Almshouse in New Wanstead, opened in 1859 by The Worshipful Company of Weavers this wonderful facade is normally hidden by the tree's, how great to see it on show.
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PINK CAR..

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These great retro looking cars are often seen buzzing around Wanstead, according to the badge on the front it's a Nissan Figaro. I spotted this one parked in New Wanstead, pink, what a great colour ! I waited for a red bus to go past to give me a striking background. 
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