CHESHUNT AND ITS SURROUNDINGS.
OLD Cheshunt village is a little less than a mile north of Theobalds by
the road that turns up the hill, opposite Temple Bar, to Bury Green,
thence leaving the cemetery on the left. A pleasant old-fashioned inn,
where the magisterial business was dispensed for many years, and a small
cluster of houses form the old village to-day, with Cheshunt College, a
foundation by Selina Countess of Huntingdon, for the training of
Nonconformist ministers, hard by, and the fine old parish church reposing
in its ample “God’s Acre,” opposite. But in quite recent times the
builder has been busy in this locality, and at the bottom of the village
a good many houses of the suburban villa type have been erected. The
most populous part of Cheshunt has grown up along either side of the high
road, here known as Cheshunt Street, nearly half a mile distant,
eastward, leaving the old village isolated, as it were. But it was here
that stood the fine old mansions for which the parish was once famed,
grouped around and about the church. Of these more presently. Meantime
a walk may profitably be taken along Church Gate, whence proceeding
between some handsome old sixteenth century houses, with overhanging
fronts, one steps into a street or lane that wears a most charming air of
antiquity. At the bottom is the old Free school, founded by Robert
Dewhurst in 1640, the building forming an interesting example of the
domestic Tudor-Jacobean transition style.
A strange Custom.
Cheshunt is the modernised form of the Roman Cestrehunt. A British
encampment is said to have existed here, a little to the west of the
ancient Ermine Street, upon the track of which the high road now runs.
What may be the remains of this exist in a field lying on the west of the
churchyard and close to the cemetery. It is also recorded that a bank or
earthen wall extended in early times through this parish, which is
believed to have been the boundary of the East Saxons. In connection
with this bank a curious custom exists. By this, if a copyholder dies
seised of land on the west, or above bank, the right of succession falls
to the eldest son, but if it is below the bank then to the youngest son.
[Picture: In the village at Cheshunt]
Cheshunt parish is an extensive one, and its physical aspect wonderfully
varied, with a richly wooded undulating surface. There are many elevated
situations from 300 to 354 feet above sea-level, and from most of these
beautiful views of the surrounding country are to be enjoyed. The
district, too, abounds in charming walks, and field paths are numerous.
Large areas are devoted to fruit culture, roses, horticultural nurseries,
and market gardens. Quite a feature of the place are the extensive rose
nurseries of Messrs. Paul and Son in the high road, and these are well
worthy a visit by lovers of flowers, to whom they are at all times
accessible.
It was to old Pengelly House, which stood in its spacious grounds (now
built over), opposite Cheshunt College, that Richard Cromwell, the
deposed Protector, retired after his return from the Continent in 1680.
He spent his remaining days here as the guest of Sergeant Pengelly,
afterwards Chief Baron of the Exchequer, in the name of Clarke.
Cheshunt Great House.
A little beyond the old village, on the road that runs to Goff’s Oak and
Cheshunt Common—a beautiful breezy height—stands a structure that strikes
one as odd in form and character. It is isolated and alone, occupying a
slight elevation, and little conjecture is needed to recognise this as
the remains of an old moated mansion. It is known as the Great House,
and believed to have originally been the Palace of Waltham, of which
ancient records speak, and later served as the seat of the lord of the
manor of St. Andrews-le-Motte. The foundations of this structure are by
some authorities considered to date back to the fifteenth century, and a
well-known local antiquary asserts that it was built 1380–90, as the
palace for Cardinal Henry Beaufort, second son of John of Gaunt. The
original house was a quadrangular Gothic building, surrounded by a moat,
of which traces are clearly discernible. A considerable portion of the
structure was demolished in 1801. The Great House long formed a dower
palace of the queens of England, and in 1519 was granted to Cardinal
Wolsey.
[Picture: Cheshunt Great House]
Though it is difficult to be precise and certain about the history of
this interesting old building, there can be no doubt about its being a
very old foundation, and having formed part of a large and important
domestic structure. The great hall, which is the chief feature of the
remains, is a very noble apartment, and must belong to a period earlier
than the Tudors. It is 27 feet long by 21 feet wide, with a height of 36
feet to the centre of the arched roof. This is supported by ribs of
chestnut wrought in the Gothic style. The sides are wainscoted, and the
floor is paved with black and white marble. On the walls hang numerous
portraits of kings and queens, statesmen, and others, most of them
attributed to great masters. All I should like to say about them is that
as portraits many are interesting. There are also some examples of chain
and other armour and various weapons of war, as well as some curious
pieces of furniture, said to have belonged to the mighty Cardinal.
Several other apartments are open to visitors, and in one is a quaint
rocking-horse reported to have belonged to Charles I., who was, of
course, frequently at Theobalds in the days of his childhood. Grim and
tragic stories are told about the underground chambers of this old place.
Cheshunt Church.
The handsome old parish church of St. Mary’s, which is seen from the
Great House, pleasantly and serenely ensconced amid rich arboreal
surroundings, is reached by a path through the fields opposite. Though
its foundation dates back to a period anterior to the Conquest, for the
church then existing was presented to the canon of the priory of Fulgar,
in Brittany, by Constance, daughter of William of Normandy, the present
church is a building of the sixteenth century, in the early Perpendicular
or Transition style. It was erected by Nicholas Dixon, Clerk of the Pipe
Office and Baron of the Exchequer, who held the Rectory, temp. Henry VI.
Like many another parish church this of Cheshunt has undergone numerous
alterations and additions, ill-planned restorations and barbaric
effacements, but the survival is a beautiful building, of noble
proportions and of no slight architectural interest. Perhaps its most
noticeable feature is the fine stone and flint embattled tower, with an
octagon cupola at the south-east corner. This probably replaced the
spire which originally graced the tower, and from a date on the lead
beneath would seem to have been erected in 1811. From another angle
formerly projected a cresset, very similar to that on Hardley Church,
near Barnet. The precise use of these old beacon lights on churches
seems not to be very clear, but they were probably used as signals of
alarm in troublous times.
[Picture: The Parish Church, Cheshunt]
Few who enter this church by the handsome doorway at the base of the
tower, the armorial ornamentation of which is worthy notice, will fail to
admire the view which is afforded when standing beneath the noble western
arch of the lower wall, by the handsome nave and chancel, lighted by a
clerestory, and closed in by an open timber roof, the latter beautifully
painted. There is a good deal to interest one within the church. There
will be noticed a modern Rood screen across the chancel front, and
originally there existed a very handsome screen of this character, access
to which was gained by a small staircase on the southern side, which was
clumsily demolished at the restoration in 1872. In the chancel pavement
is a brass to Nicholas Dixon, the founder, whilst a Gothic altar tomb of
Purbeck marble occupies a recess in the north wall. The latter is to the
memory of Robert Dacres, of Cheshunt, Privy Councillor to Henry VIII.
Other notable monuments are those of Sir Henry Atkins, physician to James
I. and Charles, Daniel Dodson and Margaret Lady Whatton, whose virtues
are thus recited:
“Fair as an Angel, virtuous as a saint,
Whose beauty and whose grace no art can paint,
Highly belov’d by all and so admir’d,
As much bewail’d when she from hence retir’d,
Her soul so pure from earth to Heaven soar’d,
There to enjoy the God she here enjoy’d,” etc.
Between the nave and chancel on either side is a curious ornamental
opening pierced through the wall. What purpose these served it is hard
to determine. In the tower chamber, which has a beautiful vaulted roof,
is the ancient octagonal font of Purbeck marble, as well as the very old
alms chest or poor man’s box, with three fine hasps and locks, and
strongly bonded with iron. In the churchyard stand a large square tomb,
the burial place of the Cromwell family for several generations.
The Cromwells held Cheshunt Park, which lies a little less than a mile
north of the church, beyond Flamstead End. This pleasant little hamlet
would seem by its name to furnish another link with Saxon times, for
Flamstead in Anglo-Saxon would mean “place of refuge.”
The manor of Cheshunt Park originally belonged to the Crown, but was
purchased by Sir William Cecil in 1570, and became merged in the manor of
Theobalds. It was seized with other Crown lands by the Parliament in
1650, and then leased to William Groff. Thence it passed to the
Cromwells and Russells. Mrs. Russell was the last person who bore at
birth the name of Cromwell, through direct male descent. Her father,
Oliver, great-grandson of Henry, son of the Protector, was very desirous
of leaving his name to his son-in-law, and applied several times for the
royal licence for Mr. Russell to assume it. But the king, George III.,
always refused, saying, “No! no! No more Oliver Cromwells!” There is a
plan of the park made in connection with a survey in 1611, in the British
Museum, and it is therein stated to be “in length just 3 myles and in
circuit along the paile 8 myle lack 30 poles.”
At the northern extremity of the parish, along the high road, lies the
hamlet of Turnford, still a picturesque little spot, though now given
over to the builder and market gardener. Scores of acres of glasshouses
exist here. In early times, however, the famous nunnery of the
Benedictines extended along the eastern side of the road here. At the
Dissolution this, with other lands in the parish, fell into the
possession of that “old land grabber,” as a Herts antiquary has dubbed
Sir Anthony Denny. Nothing now remains of the nunnery.
Cheshunt Street contains a good many interesting examples of old domestic
architecture. There is rather a curious structure here known locally as
the Round House, which has been in the family of the present owner since
the time of Elizabeth. It was built by a descendant of one of
Elizabeth’s sea captains, who was engaged in the seven years’ war. He
settled down here, and called it Effingham Place.
The heights of Cheshunt
The highlands of Cheshunt are all of a beautiful character, and the
climate of these elevated situations is particularly healthful, the air
being clear and bracing. To the north lie Hammond Street, Appleby
Street, and the beautiful sylvan hamlet of Beaumont Manor; to the west is
the pleasant old village of Goff’s Oak, with pretty Newgate Street
beyond, and the noble domain of Wood Green Park adjacent. More to the
north is the picturesque old hamlet of Cuffley, to the curative waters of
whose well King James frequently repaired. From Cuffley one may enjoy a
very fine view of the Lea Valley and the richly timbered undulations of
Epping Forest. The little place is effectually cut off from the affairs
of ordinary civilisation, and is as isolated as a hamlet in the heart of
Warwickshire.
Goff’s Oak is a pretty little place, with many interesting features about
it. Its numerous cottages—there is only one good-sized house—lie,
irregularly disposed on either side of the road, often behind ample
gardens beautiful with lilies and larkspur, rocket, wallflowers,
hollyhocks, and other old-time flowers. It gains its name from a famous
old oak tree, said to have been planted by one of William the Conqueror’s
heroes, Sir Theodore Godfrey, to whom lands here had been assigned (hence
Godfrey’s—Geoffrey’s Oak—Geoff’s—Goff’s Oak). The venerable tree, of
which only the trunk now remains, has a girth of over twenty feet at
three feet from the ground. It reminds one of the beautiful lines of
Dryden:
“The Monarch Oak, the Patriarch of the Trees,
Shoots rising up, and spreads by slow degrees;
Three centuries he grows, and three he stays,
Supreme in state; and in three more decays.”
[Picture: Decorative footer]
A CHRONOLOGY OF WALTHAM HOLY CROSS,
OTHERWISE WALTHAM ABBEY.
BY THE REV. J. H. STAMP.
54 B.C. The British Prince Caswallon encamps at Waltham.
circ. A.D. 64. Defeat, death, and burial of Queen Boadicea near
Warlies, in this Parish.
A.D. 894. King Alfred floods Waltham Marshes and discomfits
the Danes.
circ. 1030. Discovery of the Holy Cross of Waltham at
Montacute, in Somerset. Tovi, Canute’s Standard
Bearer, builds the first Parish Church of
Waltham.
1059. Earl Harold, afterwards King, erects his Norman
Church on the site of Tovi’s Church.
1060. Consecration of Harold’s Church on May 3rd, in
the presence of King Edward the Confessor.
1062. Foundation of Harold’s secular college.
1066–7. Burial of King Harold before the High Altar.
1177. Harold’s College dissolved and Augustinian Priory
founded by Henry II.
1184. Waltham Priory becomes Waltham Abbey.
1201. Hugh Nevil, the Crusader and High Justice,
interred in the Choir.
1252. Interment of Archdeacon Passelew,
Bishop-designate of Chichester.
1286–1370. Restoration of Nave of Parish Church, Decorated
West Front inserted, and Lady Chapel erected.
1290. The body of Queen Eleanor deposited in the Church
for one night.
1291–2. Erection of Eleanor Memorial at Waltham Cross.
1307. King Edward the First’s body rests for three
months near Harold’s Tomb.
circ. 1370. Erection of the Abbey Gateway and Walls.
1400. Abbot William de Harleston assists at the Funeral
of Richard II., at Kings Langley.
circ. 1509. Stained Glass Window, presented to Waltham by
Henry VIII., now in St. Margaret’s, Westminster.
1528–29. Henry VIII. at Waltham. Cranmer meets Fox and
Gardiner in the Homeland, near the Abbey of
Waltham, and strikes the keynote of the
Reformation.
circ. 1530–40. The King places Waltham at the head of his scheme
of new Bishoprics. Thomas Tallis, Organist of
the Abbey.
1540. Monastery dissolved on March 24th. Abbot, Robert
Fuller, Ex-prior of St. Bartholomew’s,
Smithfield.
1540–52. Destruction of the Monastery, Choir, Transepts,
Eastern Chapels, and Central Tower. Estates
granted to Sir Anthony Denny.
1556–58. Present Tower erected at the West End. Five
Abbey Bells sold to provide funds for the
completion of the Steeple.
1563. Parish Registers commenced.
1565. John Foxe, the Martyrologist, resides at Waltham.
1600. Sir Edward Denny, Knt. (comrade of Sir Philip
Sidney and Spenser, the Poet), interred in the
Chancel.
1605–27. Dr. Joseph Hall, author of the Contemplations,
&c., Incumbent of the Parish, afterwards Bishop
of Exeter and Norwich.
1613. Birth of Dr. George Hall, third son of Bishop
Hall, at Waltham Abbey. He became Archdeacon of
Canterbury and Bishop of Chester.
1619. Lady Elizabeth Greville, cousin to Lady Jane
Grey, interred in the Abbey Church.
1637–38. Edward, Baron Denny of Waltham, and Earl of
Norwich, interred in the Chancel; also his wife,
the Lady Mary Cecil, Granddaughter of Lord
Burleigh.
1648–58. Dr. Thomas Fuller, Church Historian, incumbent of
Waltham.
circ. 1656. Six Bells presented by the Parishioners.
1660. James Haye, the second Earl of Carlisle and Baron
of Waltham, interred in the Chancel.
1668. Restoration of Church and Lady Chapel.
1798–1810. Repair and alteration of Tower. Two Bells added.
circ. 1837–40. Lord Tennyson resides at Beech Hill Park in this
Parish.
1848–50. Dr. W. H. Cummings (Principal of Guildhall School
of Music), Organist of Abbey Church.
1853. Great West Doorway Restored: Ambrose Poynter,
Esq., Architect.
1859–60. Restoration of Interior: W. Burges, Esq.,
Architect. East Windows designed by Sir E.
Burne-Jones. Ceiling painted by Sir E. J.
Poynter, P.R.A.
1876. Restoration of the Lady Chapel by Sir T. Fowell
Buxton, Bart.
1879–93. Reconstruction and completion of the Organ.
1882. Lord Frederick Cavendish at Waltham the Sunday
before his assassination in Phœnix Park on May
6th, when Queen Victoria visited the Parish, and
declared “the Royal Forest of Waltham free and
open to the Public for ever.”
1886. Carved Oak Screen, presented by the Parishioners,
in memory of Rev. J. Francis, Vicar of the Parish
1846–85.
1887. Illuminated Memorial Clock and Westminster chimes
presented by J. Parnell, Esq., J.P.
1901–2. Erection of St. Thomas’ Mission Church, near
Warlies Park, by Sir T. Fowell Buxton, Bart.,
G.C.M.G.
1902. Unveiling of Rough Riders’ Memorial Tablet by Sir
Ian Hamilton.
1904–5. Repair of upper stage of the Tower, rebuilding of
parapet with battlements and turrets in
accordance with the original design of 1556–8.
INDEX.
PAGE
Abbey Gateway, The 14
,, Waltham 9
Abbots of Waltham 26
Ambresbury Camp 33
Architecture of the Abbey 22
Beech, High 31
Beech Hill Park 32
Brasses in the Abbey 25
Cheshunt 44
Cheshunt Church 48
,, College 44
,, Free School 44
,, Park 50
Churches:—
The Abbey 9
Cheshunt 48
High Beech 32
Upshire 34
Copt Hall 32
Eleanor Cross, Waltham, The 35
Eleanor, Queen 10
Ermine Street 44
Four Swans, The 35
Foxe, John 29
Fuller, Thomas 10
Goff’s Oak 51
Great House, Cheshunt, The 46
Gunpowder Factory 12
Harold’s Bridge 16
Harold, King 20
Harold’s Burial Place 21
Henry VIII. and Waltham 13
High Beech 31
High Beech Church 32
History of Waltham Abbey 9
Holy Cross, The 17
Honey Lane 31
James I., King 42
King’s Oak Inn, The 32
Lady Chapel, The 26
Lea Navigation, The 12
Legend of the Holy Cross 17
Market Place, Waltham 28
Pillory, The 24
Potato Cellar, The 28
Reformation, The Keynote of the 13
Romeland 12
Rose Nurseries, Cheshunt 46
Round House, Cheshunt 51
Stocks, Waltham, The 24
Temple Bar 40
Tennyson, Lord 32
Theobalds 38
Tombs 25, 49
Tovi the Proud 17
Turnford 51
Upshire 34
,, Church 34
Wake Arms Inn, The 32
Waltham Abbey 9, 17
,, History of 9
,, and Henry VIII. 13
Waltham Cross 35
Watts, Dr. 43
Whipping Post, The 24
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sufficient details to awaken interest and impart life and colour. The
Second, or Senior Book, for older children, is as comprehensive and
exhaustive as the space will allow.
Book I.—STORIES of SURREY. Cloth Boards, 1/- net.
Book II.—The COUNTY of SURREY. Cloth boards. 1/3 net.
PUBLISHED FOR THE HOMELAND ASSOCIATION BY
RUDD & CO., 12, Ludgate Square, E.C.
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Where to Stay at Waltham Abbey.
NEW INN COMMERCIAL HOTEL,
Sun Street, . . . . . . . .
WALTHAM ABBEY.
_The House for Catering_.
ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR DINNERS, TEAS, &c.
[Picture: Photograph of New Inn Commercial Hotel, Waltham Abbey]
NEW INN COMMERCIAL HOTEL, WALTHAM ABBEY.
SPLENDID ACCOMMODATION FOR CYCLISTS.
(Private Entrance, etc.)
Wines, Spirits and Cigars of the Finest Quality.
Proprietor . . . . . . . P. G. HULME.
* * * * *
THE COCK HOTEL,
. . . WALTHAM ABBEY.
Wines [Picture: Photograph Every
and of the Cock Hotel, convenience
Spirits Waltham Abbey] for
of the Motorist
Highest and
Quality. Cyclist.
Finest Excellent
Brands Stabling
of Accommodation.
Cigars.
_CLOSE TO THE ABBEY AND OPPOSITE THE TOWN HALL_.
A MOST CONVENIENT HOTEL FOR VISITORS TO THE TOWN.
All Parties Catered for. . . . Fully Licensed for Music and Dancing.
Large Room suitable for Masonic Purposes, Smoking Concerts, etc.
_Apply to_ F. K. WARD (Late H. M. Service), _Proprietor_.
* * * * *
MCMULLEN & SONS, Ltd.,
Brewers, Wine and Spirit Merchants.
[Picture: The Hertford Brewery]
THE HERTFORD BREWERY.
••••••••••••••••••••••••
FAMILY PALE ALE,
18 gallons, 18/- 9 gallons, 9/- 4½ gallons, 4/6
INVIGORATING STOUT,
IN CASK AND BOTTLE.
••••••••••••••••••••••••
GAIRLOCH GOLDEN MALT SCOTCH WHISKY.
The large and increasing demand for this Pure Whisky proves how
much its quality is appreciated.
Per dozen . . . . . 42/-
* * * * *
Stores . . . WALTHAM ABBEY.
* * * * *
All Seeds and Bulbs sent carriage and packing free on receipt of
remittance.
[Picture: Graphic heading for Barr’s Superior Seeds for Flowers & Kitchen
Garden]
BARR’S SEED GUIDE
Contains a Select List of the best Seeds for securing a supply of
Vegetables “The Year Round,” and a full Descriptive List of the most
beautiful Annuals and Perennials for keeping the Flower Garden and
Greenhouse always gay. It is full of Practical Hints on the culture of
Vegetables and Flowers, valuable to Gardeners, Amateurs and Exhibitors.
_Sent free on Application_.
* * * * *
BARR’S COLLECTIONS OF
SUPERIOR VEGETABLE SEEDS.
5/6, 7/6, 12/6, 21/-, 42/-, 63/- to 105/- Full particulars on
application.
* * * * *
BARR’S COLLECTIONS OF
CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS.
2/6, 5/6, 7/6, 10/6, 15/-, 21/-, 30/-, 42/-, 63/- Full particulars on
application.
[Picture: Graphic heading for Barr’s Beautiful Hardy Gold Medal
Daffodils. The most lovely of all Spring Flowers]
BARR’S DAFFODILS were awarded the only GOLD MEDAL at the Royal
Horticultural Society’s First Great Daffodil Conference, 1884; PREMIER
PRIZE, 1894; GOLD MEDAL, 1896; GOLD MEDAL, 1899; TWO GOLD MEDALS, FIRST
PRIZE, and £10 10s. CHALLENGE CUP, 1901; TWO GOLD MEDALS, 1902; GOLD
MEDAL, 1903; GOLD MEDAL, 1904; GOLD MEDAL, 1905; also many Silver and
Silver-gilt Medals, Certificates, etc., at the London and Country Flower
Shows.
BARR’S 21s. AMATEUR’S COLLECTION OF DAFFODILS contains 6 Bulbs each of 26
high-class Daffodils, all beautiful.
BARR’S 21s. “WOODLAND” COLLECTION contains 500 Daffodils in 20 fine showy
varieties, suitable for naturalizing in grass, shrubberies, etc.
* * * * *
BARR’S COLLECTIONS OF BULBS
FOR INDOORS AND OUTDOORS
BARR’S 21s. “GREENHOUSE” COLLECTION contains 300 Spring-flowering Bulbs
of finest quality.
BARR’S 21s. “FLOWER GARDEN” COLLECTION contains 600 Spring and
Summer-flowering Bulbs, all decorative.
BARR’S 21s. “WOODLAND” COLLECTION contains 800 Bulbs, suitable to
naturalize in Woodlands, Orchards, Wild Gardens, etc.
For full particulars of the above and other Collections, see Barr’s Bulb
Catalogue.
BARR & SONS, 11, 12 & 13, KING STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON.
Nurseries:—DITTON HILL, SURBITON, SURREY. Visitors Invited.
* * * * *
WHERE TO SHOP AT WALTHAM CROSS.
. . MILK . .
_Delivered Direct from the_
_Farm to the Consumer_.
A. C. WITHERS.
69, York Road, Waltham Cross.
* * * * *
JAMES GLENDENING,
COAL AND COKE MERCHANT
FACTOR AND COLLIERY AGENT,
WALTHAM CROSS.
* * * * *
GLENDENING’S COALS FOR COMFORT.
* * * * *
You cannot MOVE without it.
WHERE TO LIVE ROUND LONDON.
An A B C Guide to 90 Districts on the Southern side of London.—Rates,
Price of Gas, Subsoils, Schools, Agents, invaluable information, with
Coloured Geological Map. 2s. 6d. post free.
THE HOMELAND ASSOCIATION,
22, Bride Lane, Fleet Street, E.C.
* * * * *
WHERE TO SHOP AT WALTHAM CROSS.
_When you want_ . . .
Boots and Shoes
you will be well GUIDED if you go to
F. BUTTERFIELD,
The Cash Boot Stores,
WALTHAM CROSS.
With every CHANGING SEASON you will there
find a very Large Variety of
Up-to-Date Boots and Shoes
. . suitable for . .
_ANY POSSIBLE REQUIREMENT_.
ALWAYS the Latest Shapes,
ALWAYS the Best Possible Value,
NO JOB LINES, but
ALWAYS the Very Best Lines in Footwear
that can be secured for money.
* * * * *
WHERE TO SHOP AT WALTHAM CROSS.
COALS! COALS!
Best Qualities
AT
Lowest Prices.
J.& H. GIRLING.
* * * * *
Depot: WALTHAM CROSS STATION.
* * * * *
Office—79, Eleanor Cross Road, Waltham Cross.
* * * * *
_For BOOTS and SHOES_
GO TO
H. BOWEY.
A good variety of Ladies’ and Gent.’s BOOTS and SHOES
for best wear kept in stock.
STRONG RELIABLE BOOTS for WORKING MEN.
Also SCHOOL BOOTS for CHILDREN . . . . .
* * * * *
REPAIRS A SPECIALITY.
* * * * *
175, High Street, Waltham Cross.
* * * * *
Posters. Telegrams:—
Handbills.
Billheads. “Welsford, Waltham Cross.”
Memos.
Time Sheets. * * * * *
Prospectuses.
Circulars. H. WELSFORD,
Pamphlets.
Balance Sheets. _Caxton_ . .
Programmes. _Steam_ . .
Note Headings. _Printing_ . .
Testimonials. _Works_ . .
Sermons.
Visiting Cards. WALTHAM CROSS.
Business Cards.
Invitation Cards. * * * * *
Wedding Cards.
Xmas Cards. Good Commercial . . .
Mourning Cards. Printing at Moderate . . .
Receipt Books. Prices. . . .
Order Books.
Delivery Books. Up-to-date Plant . . .
Etc., Etc.
Prompt Delivery . . .
No Order too large . . .
Office of the . . .
Waltham and Cheshunt . . .
Pocket Time Table . . .
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WHERE TO SHOP AT WALTHAM CROSS.
D. J. CARTER,
WILLOW DEALER,
Cricket and Lawn Tennis Outfitter,
109, ELEANOR CROSS ROAD, and
103, HIGH STREET,
Waltham Cross, HERTS.
* * * * *
EVERY DESCRIPTION OF INDOOR & OUTDOOR
SPORTS AND GAMES SUPPLIED.
REPAIRS A SPECIALITY.
* * * * *
The following Makers’ Goods can be supplied at
the shortest possible notice:
MESSRS.
F. H. AYRES; BREEDON; F. SURRIDGE; CLAPSHAW;
FRANK BRYAN; DUKE & SON; W. SYKES;
FELTHAM & CO.; GRADIDGE & SONS; VAUGHAN;
GUNN & MOORE; QUAIFE BROS.; ODD & SON;
T. H. PROSSER & SONS; WINDETT & SMITH;
RILEY & CO.; WISDEN & CO.
D. J. CARTER’S Cricket Bats,
The Slogger, 10/6 each. The Ideal, 12/6 each.
Perfection, 15/- each. The Autocrat, 18/6 each.
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WHERE TO SHOP AT WALTHAM CROSS.
METCALFE’S EMPORIUM,
_Established 1877_,
For Furniture, Bedding, Carpets, Sewing
Machines, Wringers, Mangles, Wedding Rings,
Jewellery, Watches, Clocks, Drapery, Ladies’
Jackets, Mantles, Dress Goods, Under Linen,
Baby Linen, Musical Instruments, Pianos,
Gramophones, Musical Boxes, Boots and Shoes.
Men’s, Boys’ and Youths’ Clothing, ready
made and to measure, fit guaranteed. Every
requisite for the Household.
Pay for a complete home or any single article by easiest of easy
instalments, or 5 per cent. discount for cash. A pair of Boots for 6d.
per week. A good Silver Watch for 1/- per week. A Piano for 2/6 per
week. 20/- worth of Goods for 6d. per week. A Suit of Clothes for 1/-
per week.
* * * * *
_NOTICE_.—_Any of the above-mentioned goods_, _and others too numerous to
mention_, _kept in stock_. _A visit is respectfully solicited_, _or
price of goods will be sent on application_.
* * * * *
NOTE THE ADDRESS:
W. METCALFE,
HOUSE FURNISHER, GENERAL DRAPER, CLOTHIER,
BOOT & SHOE MERCER, &c.,
WALTHAM NEW TOWN, WALTHAM CROSS, N.
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WHERE TO SHOP AT WALTHAM CROSS.
General and Fancy Drapery,
R. H. MARLOW.
MILLINERY, HOSIERY,
HABERDASHERY, BOOTS
AND SHOES.
TERMS—CASH on or
before Delivery.
POST OFFICE,
149
Eleanor Cross Rd.,
WALTHAM NEW TOWN.
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Straw Hats and Bonnets Trimmed Free of Charge.
* * * * *
Works: STATION ROAD.
T. C. HOWARD,
Carpenter, Builder & Decorator,
7, YORK ROAD,
WALTHAM CROSS, N.
•••••••••••••••••
All kinds of Drainage and Sanitary Work done.
•••••••••••••••••
_Estimates given for all kinds of House Repairs_.
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WHERE TO SHOP AT WALTHAM CROSS.
H. J. BOLTON,
_Cowkeeper and Dairy Farmer_,
WALTHAM CROSS.
PURE NEW MILK SUPPLIED FROM HIS OWN COWS,
. . ALSO . .
STERILIZED & HUMANISED MILK TO ORDER.
Always obtainable at:
DAIRY FARM, STATION ROAD, WALTHAM CROSS;
THE DAIRY, No. 171, HIGH ROAD, WALTHAM CROSS;
No. 25, HIGHBRIDGE STREET, WALTHAM ABBEY.
All Cream supplied is “Separator Skimmed,” and all Butter sold is made
from “Separated” Cream. Ice is manufactured on the premises with water
supplied by the Metropolitan Water Board.
All Milk supplied is now passed through a Filter, which removes all
sediment, and which is far superior to the old-fashioned strainer.
ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED.
* * * * *
WALTER LAWRENCE & SON,
BUILDING . . . . .
CONTRACTORS.
_HEAD OFFICE_:—
Canal Works,
Waltham Cross, N.
AND AT
Moselle Works,
Tottenham, N.
NAT. TEL. 5, WALTHAM CROSS. 1741, TOTTENHAM.
ESTABLISHED 1871.
* * * * *
FUNERALS PERSONALLY CONDUCTED.
STRICTLY MODERATE CHARGES.
WILLIAM H. MASH,
[Picture: Photograph of William H. Marsh’s establishment]
FUNERAL FURNISHER and MONUMENTAL MASON.
230, High St., and 18, Trinity Villas,
WALTHAM CROSS.
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WHERE TO SHOP AT CHESHUNT.
H. C. WALSH,
Cycle and = = =
Motor = =
Works,
Cheshunt,
Herts.
* * * * *
_Established 1717_.
RICHARD GATER & SONS,
UNDERTAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS,
Cabinet Makers, French Polishers, Paper Hangers,
and General House Decorators.
* * * * *
CONTRACTORS FOR HOUSE REPAIRS.
* * * * *
NOTE—
84, King Edward’s Rd., Waltham Cross,
HERTS, N.
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WHERE TO SHOP AT CHESHUNT.
_E. ROPER_,
Cowkeeper and
Dairy Farmer,
[Picture: Drawing of a cow]
Crossbrook house,
High Street, CHESHUNT.
* * * * *
Claremont Farm, GOFFS OAK.
Butter, Eggs and Cream.
Families waited upon twice daily.
Cows kept on the Premises.
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WHERE TO SHOP AT CHESHUNT.
91, TURNER’S HILL, CHESHUNT, HERTS.
AUG. J. HALL.
Printing, Stationery, Fancy Goods & Toys.
Large assortment of
LOCAL POST CARDS OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD.
ROYAL DEVONSHIRE ART POTTERY.
Bookbinding, Relief Stamping, Copper-plate
Printing.
_Letterpress Printing done ON THE PREMISES_.
Newspapers and Periodicals delivered. Lending Library.
AGENT FOR PULLARS’ DYE WORKS, PERTH.
* * * * *
ORDERS BY POST PROMPTLY EXECUTED.
* * * * *
The Model
DAIRY,
17, TURNER’S HILL,
CHESHUNT.
Special Pure Rich Milk, Butter and Eggs
DELIVERED TWICE DAILY,
FROM THE
DAIRY AT NETHER HALL.
* * * * *
A. E. SWANTON, Proprietor.
* * * * *
_Cheshunt Funeral Establishment_.
DISTANCE NO OBJECT.
A. G. NICHOLAS,
FURNISHING UNDERTAKER,
189, TURNER’S HILL,
(Opposite Moray Place).
_MEMORIALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION_.
Office of Church of England Temperance and General Permanent Benefit
Building Society.
Telegraphic Address: Nicholas, Undertaker, Cheshunt.
* * * * *
Of the many classes of business called into requisition by the
requirements of mundane existence, that of the Funeral Furnisher demands
an interest which it is seldom accorded. This is, however, not the
correct position to adopt in what is an eminently practical age, so, at
least, we are taught to believe; and, therefore, we should not disdain
knowledge on so important a subject.
* * * * *
In the district of Cheshunt no name is more intimately associated with
funeral furnishing than that of Mr. A. G. Nicholas, and no house has made
a more thorough study of the details of the business so as to entail upon
the relatives and friends of the deceased the minimum amount of trouble
and discomfort. Over twenty years ago witnessed his initial steps in
founding what is now the only business which makes a speciality of this
class of work, as the premises recently constructed at 189, Turner’s Hill
make sufficiently plain to the passer-by. Commencing business as a
joiner, builder, and undertaker at the period mentioned, the marked
development of the latter department—as witness the many interments of
deceased persons—has induced Mr. Nicholas to give special attention to
this branch, which includes cremating and embalming, the erecting of all
descriptions of monumental masonry, surveys of property, and transactions
in all forms of life and other insurance, agencies being held for many
leading companies.
When we consider the opportunity which the undertaker possesses for
exercising influence upon persons under great mental strain, it will be
seen how essential it is that they should be men who are above suspicion.
Happily, however, the morale of the business has greatly improved, which
is due in a large measure to the standard of the tradesmen who may be
said to be representative of their calling.
Cromwell Cottages, Cheshunt, June 5th, 1891.
Dear Mr. Nicholas.—On behalf of myself and the rest of our family, I wish
to thank you for the way in which you conducted the funeral of my mother
and brother. I am sure you studied our feelings in every possible way,
and we all think the charges very moderate indeed. Again thanking you,—I
remain, yours truly,
H. NORRIS.
King’s Road, Doncaster, June 22nd, 1895.
Dear Sir,—P.O.O. for the balance of your account enclosed. Thanking you
for the nice quiet way in which the interment was conducted,—Yours
faithfully,
H. BEAVAN.
Wimbledon, April 1st, 1904.
Dear Mr. Nicholas,—I feel that I must write to thank you for your great
kindness to us in our trouble, and for the kind help you gave to save us
bother in every possible way you could. I cannot express to you all I
feel about it; but, believe me, my sisters and I will never forget your
kindness to us; and if there were just a few more about as ready as
yourself to lend a helping hand, the world might be a happier one.—With
very kind regards, I am yours sincerely,
EMILY NEALE.
Oxted, May 15th, 1904.
Dear Mr. Nicholas,—I had not an opportunity of seeing you yesterday, to
thank you for undertaking the removal of the body of my poor brother, and
for the great trouble it must have put you to. I can assure you that you
have all our sincere thanks, and we quite appreciate all the difficulties
you must have had to contend with. Now he is at rest, we can also rest.
You will, I am sure, know how we can and do appreciate this after such an
anxious and trying time as last week. We could not do this but for the
trouble you must have taken for us.—Yours very truly,
E. A. SWAN.
Leyton, Essex, October 29th, 1904.
Mr. Nicholas. Dear Sir,—I beg to offer my sincere thanks for the trouble
you have taken in connection with the interment of my deceased father on
the 27th inst., for the nice way in which your arrangements were made and
carried out in so quiet and sympathetic a manner that all the mourners
thought you had conducted the funeral in such a way that the thanks of
the family were justly due to you. I hope you will accept these through
me, the son of the late Henry Brewster.
I remain, yours sincerely, C. BREWSTER.
Chiswick, December 31st, 1904.
Dear Mr. Nicholas.—Many thanks for your kindness in effecting the
purchase of my late husband’s grave. I must thank you and express my
appreciation of the able and reverent manner in which the funeral
arrangements were carried out, and with kind regards, I remain yours
faithfully,
EMMA OLIVER.
Insurance [Picture: Mr. A. G. Builder
Agent. Nicolas] and
Contractor.
Fire, Life
and Estimates
Accident. for
Repairs.
Rents
Collected.
The local “Weekly Telegraph,” reporting the funeral of the late Mr. R. T.
Gardner, in 1899, who was for twenty-five years rate collector of the
Parish of Cheshunt, mentioned the fact that the arrangements were
undertaken by Mr. Nicholas, at the request of the deceased, made shortly
before his death.
The following has reference to one of Mr. Nicholas’s building
transactions:
Willesden Lane, N.W.
Dear Mr. Nicholas,—I am in receipt of your account, which I think
reasonable. I enclose a cheque for £50. Thanking you for the personal
interest which you took in the work, and the highly successful way in
which it was carried out,—With kind regards, yours faithfully,
HERBERT T. ANDREWS.
The originals of the above letters are open to inspection.
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WHERE TO SHOP AT CHESHUNT.
GEO. BLAXLAND,
THE CITY TAILOR,
_Hatter_, _Hosier & Gentlemen’s Outfitter_.
[Picture: Photograph of G. Blaxland’s shop]
MEN’S WEAR.
Best Makes and Newest Shapes in
HATS & CAPS, RAINPROOF COATS & CYCLE CAPES.
_All New Designs for this_ _Tailoring a Speciality_.
_Season_ _Perfect Fit Guaranteed_.
_Newest Styles in Ready-_ _A Large Selection of Ties_,
_made Suits_, _in Large_ _Gloves_, _Shirts_, _Collars and
_Variety_ Hosiery_
JUVENILE AND YOUTHS’ CLOTHING, IN ALL SIZES.
* * * * *
TURNER’S MILL, CHESHUNT.
* * * * *
WHERE TO SHOP AT CHESHUNT.
C. & A. BLAXLAND,
FAMILY GROCERS,
Wine, Spirit, Beer & provision Merchants.
[Picture: Photograph of C. & A. Blaxland’s shop]
DEALERS IN CORN AND POULTRY FOOD.
_AGENTS FOR W. & A. GILBEY_.
Bass’s Pale Ale, Guinness’s Stout. Barrett’s, Whitbread’s,
Fremlin’s and Truman’s Ale and Stout in Bottles and Casks.
PATENT MEDICINES.
* * * * *
CHESHUNT.
* * * * *
WHERE TO SHOP AT CHESHUNT.
T. BONES,
Florist and Nurseryman
HIGH STREET, CHESHUNT.
WREATHS, CROSSES, WEDDING BOUQUETS, and
other Floral Arrangements, made of the Choicest
Flowers, on the Shortest Notice.
FRESH CUT FLOWERS, in variety, ALWAYS AT HAND.
_PRICES TO SUIT ALL CLASSES_.
BEDDING PLANTS, etc., at Lowest Prices for Good Stuff.
* * * * *
ORDERS BY POST WILL RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION.
* * * * *
ROBERT ARCHER,
Builder, House Decorator and Undertaker,
(Established 70 Years.)
ESTIMATES FOR ALL KINDS OF REPAIRS.
Funerals conducted to or from all parts of the Country.
DESIGNS SUBMITTED AND MEMORIALS SUPPLIED.
Telegrams—“ARCHER, WALTHAM CROSS.”
Office: 43, TURNER’S HILL.
* * * * *
ROLAND R. ARCHER,
43, Plans, Specifications
TURNER’S HILL, and Detail Drawings
CHESHUNT. prepared for New
Buildings, Alterations
and Additions at
Reasonable Fees.
* * * * *
WHERE TO SHOP AT CHESHUNT.
J. EDWIN GAZE, M.P.S.
(_Late HOPPER & Co._)
Dispensing and Family Chemist,
77, Turner’s Hill, Cheshunt.
* * * * *
STORE PRICES FOR CASH.
_PHOTOGRAPHIC GOODS A SPECIALITY_.
* * * * *
DARK ROOM FOR AMATEURS.
— _DEVELOPING AND PRINTING UNDERTAKEN_. —
* * * * *
CHESHUNT BUN HOUSE.
J. L. STOREY,
Bread and Biscuit Baker,
—_PASTRYCOOK AND CONFECTIONER_, —
Turner’s Hill, CHESHUNT, HERTS.
* * * * *
Genuine Home-Made Bread. Peak Frean’s Biscuits.
Rowntree’s, Fry’s and Cadbury’s Chocolates.
* * * * *
— FAMILIES WAITED UPON DAILY. —
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WHERE TO SHOP AT WALTHAM ABBEY.
M. CUTHBERT,
Stationer and Newsagent,
13, SUN ST., WALTHAM ABBEY.
LOCAL VIEWS A SPECIALITY.
GIANT POST CARDS, 12 ins. by 9 ins., of THE ABBEY, Etc.,
3d. Each.
* * * * *
A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF
LOCAL VIEW POST CARDS.
— CALL AND INSPECT. —
* * * * *
WHERE TO SHOP AT WALTHAM ABBEY.
WM. PALLETT, Junr.,
Corn and Seed Merchant,
_WALTHAM ABBEY_.
* * * * *
Office and Retail Department—
34, HIGH BRIDGE STREET.
Mills and Granaries—
NEAR THE ABBEY.
* * * * *
WILLIAM PALLETT, JUNR.
_Stationer_, _Newsagent_,
_and_
_Fancy Toy Dealer_,
CHURCH-YARD, WALTHAM ABBEY.
Picture Framing and Bookbinding.
FISHING TACKLE IN GREAT VARIETY.
* * * * *
_Photographs of Churches and Places of Interest_
_in the Neighbourhood_.
* * * * *
WHERE TO SHOP AT WALTHAM ABBEY.
MELLODEW & COCKS,
_22_, _Sewardstone Street_,
_WALTHAM ABBEY_.
[Picture: Photograph of Mellodew & Cocks, Grocers & Provision Merchants]
For the Best of Everything in . . . Grocery and Provisions.
THE CHEAPEST MONEY CAN BUY.
Trading Stamps Families Waited
Given Gratis . . . on Daily . . . . . .
WHERE TO SHOP AT WALTHAM ABBEY.
_W. CLAYDEN_,
Corn, Forage,
Flour, and Seed Merchant.
NOTED FOR MIDLOTHIAN OATMEAL.
* * * * *
TRY OUR
SELF-RAISING FLOUR.
* * * * *
_PASTRY FLOUR A SPECIALITY_.
* * * * *
SPRATT’S PATENT POULTRY AND
DOG FOODS.
* * * * *
ALL KINDS OF
BIRD SEEDS AND OTHER FOODS.
POULTRY MIXTURES.
* * * * *
ALL GOODS ARE OF THE BEST QUALITY.
* * * * *
18, SUN STREET, WALTHAM ABBEY.
* * * * *
WALTHAM ABBEY STORES.
HORACE PEMBLE,
SUN STREET, WALTHAM ABBEY.
Draper, Milliner, Outfitter, Tailor, Hatte
Hosier, and General House Furnisher.
COOPER AND SON’S NOTED “BEEHIVE”
BOOTS AND SHOES.
AGENT FOR BERRIE’S
MANCHESTER
DYEING
WORKS.
Grocer,
Provision,
Wine, Beer, and
Spirit Merchant.
Peek, Frean’s, and McVitie and Price’s
Celebrated Cakes and Biscuits.
Pickles, Sauces, and Jams. Brushes and Brooms.
Patent Medicines at Store Prices.
* * * * *
SEWING MACHINES BY FRISTER AND ROSSMANS.
Agent for the Royal Fire and Life Insurance Company.
* * * * *
WHERE TO SHOP AT WALTHAM ABBEY.
JOHN ALPS,
50, SUN STREET, WALTHAM ABBEY.
The Oldest Ironmonger’s
Business in
Waltham Abbey.
••••••••
Manufacturer in all
Branches of the
Trade.
Copper, Tin,
Zinc and Iron
Plate Worker.
GASFITTER, SMITH, &c.
A Good Assortment of Incandescent GAS
FITTINGS, MANTLES and GLOBES
always in Stock, at Popular Prices.
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Repairs! UPTON’S, Repairs!
The Old Established
BOOT & SHOE WAREHOUSE.
ESTABLISHED OVER 100 YEARS.
Well selected Stock of . . .
LADIES’, GENT’S AND CHILDREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES.
Superior Hand-Sewn Boots and Shoes made to measure.
1, CHURCH ST., WALTHAM ABBEY.
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W. CASTELLO,
Waltham Cross
Cigar Stores . .
(OPPOSITE IMPERIAL CLUB).
_The Three Graces of the Tobacco World_—
Temple Bar (Latakia) Smoking
Mixture, Old Virginia (Hand-made)
Cigarettes, Old Virginia Shag,
pronounced by Experts to be the
very best.
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Homeland Handbook, No. 43.
HERTFORD
AND ITS SURROUNDINGS.
With Notes on the Country of
Charles Lamb and Izaak Walton.
WITH MAP AND 48 VIEWS.
1/- Net. Postage, 2½d.
Of all Booksellers or the Publishers
of this Volume.
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WHERE TO GO AT HIGH BEECH.
FOR LUNCHEONS AND TEAS
GO TO A
TEMPERANCE HOUSE.
Roserville Retreat,
HIGH BEECH.
Excursions, Parties, Sunday Schools, Bands of Hope,
Cycling Clubs and Guilds will find Clean, Comfortable,
and Economical Accommodation.
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High Level Situation. Fresh Air. Finest View.
Swings and Roundabouts and every Amusement for
People of all ages.
_Full Particulars sent on receipt of a Post Card_.
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ADDRESS—
WILLIAM TOZER,
Proprietor.
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Do you use Automatic
Gas or Oil Lamps?
N.B.—There were 142 Explosions by Oil Lamps in
London alone last year, involving loss of life.
An OIL LAMP burns ONE PENNYWORTH OF PARAFFIN OIL in 8 hours, and gives a
light equal to only 16 Candles. It is much dearer than a GEM GAS BURNER,
which makes ONE PENNYWORTH OF AUTOMATIC GAS last about 12 hours, and
gives a light equal to 30 Candles. In fact a Gem Burner is nearly equal
to 4 Oil Lamps. That is to say, a Gem Burner will give you about as much
light for a Farthing as an Oil Lamp will give for a 1d.
AUTOMATIC GAS costs you nothing for fitting it up. The Gas Company
instal it free of all cost. The following fittings are supplied free for
your use:—
One Swing Bracket for Hall Light.
One Pendant or Bracket for Sitting Room.
One ,, ,, Kitchen.
One Swing Bracket for Bedroom.
One Boiling Ring and Tube to boil Kettle, etc.
By payment of 5s. for fixing you can have a good Gas Cooker Free of any
Rental, or a better one for 10d. a month.
Remember Automatic Gas saves a lot of worry and trouble in the house.
Half-an-hour’s more rest instead of getting up earlier to light the fire.
The Oil Man need not call. No dust or ashes, and no Dustman to call for
them. The Coal Man need not call. No bundles of firewood wanted. You
simply put your penny in the slot and the Gasworks does the rest.
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For further particulars apply to—
THE WALTHAM ABBEY & CHESHUNT GAS CO.,
York Road, Waltham Cross.
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WHERE TO SHOP AT CHESHUNT.
HERBERT BEEDELL
[Picture: Photograph of Herbert Beedell’s shop]
The House for Smart and Up-to-date
MILLINERY! Prompt
Attention.
DRESSMAKING!
Prices COSTUMES!
Moderate
GENERAL AND FANCY DRAPERY.
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HERBERT BEEDELL,
DRAPER AND HOSIER,
CHESHUNT HOUSE, CHESHUNT,
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WHERE TO STAY AT WALTHAM CROSS.
Ye Olde Foure Swannes
COMMERCIAL HOTEL.
_Two Minutes from Station_. _ESTABLISHED 1260_.
Best Livery and Posting House in Hertfordshire.
[Picture: Photograph of Ye Olde Foure Swannes]
GOOD ACCOMMODATION FOR LARGE OR SMALL PARTIES.
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Cyclists specially catered for. Lock-up Shed for Cycles.
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Hot Luncheons every day from 1 to 2 p.m.
Teas Served on the Lawn.
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Proprietors — — — IGGULDEN & CAIRNS.
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Footnotes.
{ii} In the printed book advertisements run from page ii. to the
_McMullen & Sons_ advertisement inclusive, then the main book occurs, and
then the advertisements resume with _Barr’s Superior Seeds_. In this
eBook all of the advertisements have been moved to the end but otherwise
occur in the original order and with the original page numbers. The fold
out map has been moved from the first set of advertisements—DP.
{12} There is also a “Romeland” at St. Albans, on the west side of the
Abbey.
{17} Regnante Cnuto et Anglis Imperante in loco qui dicitur Mons Acutus
quem Lutegarsberi compatrio appelant vitam agebat in opere fabrili vit
magnae simplicitatis et bonae indolis vit sine malitia timens Deum et
recendens a malo, etc.
{18} _i.e._ Persons.
{20} _i.e._ To make free.