Loughton 1848 Whites directory
LOUGHTON is a large scattered village, on the eastern side of Epping Forest, and the western side of the picturesque vale of the river Roding, 12 miles N.E. by N. of London, and 4 miles S.S.W. of Epping ; consisting chiefly of Loughton Street, which extends near two miles along the high road, and has many genteel houses, encompassed by beautiful and picturesque scenery ; being in close proximity with the most woody and diversified part of the forest, in the most elevated part of which is seen High Beech, and its new district church. Debden Green and Buckhurst Green are surrounded by first-rate houses, and the prospects from Golden-hill-House are exceedingly rich and extensive, including most of London, and much of the intervening district of suburban villas in Chigwell, Woodford, Wanstead, Walthamstow, &c., where, as well as here, many of the residents are connected with the trade and commerce of the metropolis . The parish of Loughton is all within the bounds of Epping Forest, and contains 3508 acres of land, of which 947 acres are arable , 1227 pasture and meadow land, and 1309 open forest and woodland. Its population increased from 681 souls in 1801, to 1333 in 1841 . William Whitaker Maitland, Esq. , is lord of the manor, and owner of the greater part of the soil ; and the rest belongs to John Williams, Esq. , J. G. Lynde, Esq. , John Davison, Esq. , and several smaller pro- prietors. Loughton was one of the seventeen lordships given by Earl Harold to Waltham Abbey. In 1558, Queen Mary attached it to the Duchy of Lancaster, of which it has been held by the Darcy, Stonard, Wroth, and Nassau families. It was purchased in 1745 by Wm. Whitaker, Esq., from whom it descended to its present owner.
The Hall, which was a large mansion near the church, was burnt down in 1836.
The ancient parish Church (St. Nicholas,) being much decayed and inconveniently situated at the distance of a mile east of the village, was pulled down in 1847, except a small portion fitted up for the performance of the burial service. The New Church, built in 1846, is a handsome cruciform structure in the Norman style, standing on a commanding eminence in a central situation. It was built by subscription at the cost of about £6000, and has a short tower rising from its centre. The rectory, valued in K.B. at £18 3s. 9d., and in 1831 at £500, is in the patronage ofW. W. Maitland, Esq. , and incumbency of the Ven. Anthony Hamilton, M.A. , who has 42A. of glebe, and a large old residence, which has recently been much improved, and has handsome pleasure grounds. The tithes were commuted in 1848. The Baptists have a chapel here, built in 1813 ; and in the parish are National and British Schools, liberally supported by subscription. Two boys are sent from Lough- ton to Chigwell free school. An acre, called the Poor’s Piece is let for £3, which is distributed in bread, together with 20s. a year from Rampston’s Charity. (See Walthamstow.) The poor parishioners have also the dividends of £49. 17s. 3d. three per cent Reduced An- nuities, left by Nicholas Pearse in 1821. The Garden Allotments comprise 6 acres, which were granted from the waste in 1813 and 1817, for the use of the industrious poor, under the control of the rector and churchwardens. They are divided into 48 gardens, occupied by as many labourers at small rents, amounting to £6 per annum, which is applied in repairing the fences, and in rewards for the best cultivation. The Sunday School was built on the waste in 1815. The yearly dividends of £2700 three per cent. Reduced Annuities, left by Ann Whitaker, are applied as follows : £53. 10s. to the support of the Sunday School, and £19.8s. in distributions to the poor.
POST OFFICE at Joseph Barton’s. Letters despatched via Woodford at 8 morning and 3 afternoon
Powell Mrs Sophia, gentlewoman
Barton Joseph, tailor and stationer
Brawn Rev. Samuel (Baptist)
Breese Mr Daniel
Alley Mrs
Briggs Geo. Esq.
Blewett Octavius.
Carroll Sir George , Kt. (alderman)
Chandler Edward, butler
Chinnery Robert, plumber, painter, &c
Davison John, Esq.
Dibbens Miss
Eaton James, vict. King’s Head
Elwood Thomas, gardener
Ennever William Roger, smith
Field Mrs Cath.
Gilbert Miss
Fuller Rd. vict. Plume of Feathers
Goodenough Mrs. gentlewoman
Gould George and Isaac, gentlemen
Gould Mr John, Anderton Hall
Habgood James, corn merchant
Halsey Lucy, National School
Hamilton Ven. Anthony, M.A. rector of Loughton and St. Mary le Bow, archdeacon of Taunton, and rural dean
Heath Noah, bricklayer & builder
Hetherill John, forest keeper
Hould Mr William Motts Cottage
Howard John, vict. Crown Inn
Jarvis George, surgeon King John, builder and insurance agent
King William, brewer
Lynde James G. and John, gent
Maynard Daniel, National School
Messenger William Esq.
Mills Elizabeth, British School
Pace Hy. watchmaker in London
Peace Mrs., Debden Green
Philby Joseph, gent. , chief constable, Golding House
Radley Joseph, horse, &c . letter
Radley William, blacksmith
Searl Thomas, King, veterinary surgeon
Shears Lewis, road surveyor
Skerritt Thomas, coal merchant
Stocks Rev. Thomas, M.A. curate
Thompson William, carrier
Turner Mrs Ann, and John, registrar.
Turner Richard, gent. Warren Lodge
Wallis Jonathan, gent. Motts Cotty
Watson Rev. William, M.A.
Weldon Mr. William
Williams John, Esq. Debden Green
BAKERS .
Dimock John
Page Jonathan
Viton William
BEERHOUSES.
Edwards John
Fuller John
Grout John – Gardeners Arms
Varney John
BOOT & SHOE MAKERS
Ennever James
Hunter Robert
Morris Thomas
BUTCHERS.
Fuller Eliz.
Fuller James
Fuller Henry
Fuller Richard
CARPENTERS
Dove John
Ennever John
Wilks Samuel
FARMERS.
Brown William
Chilton John
Dodsworth William
Gingell John
Gould Chlky.
Gould John
King David
King William
Lincoln Ephm.
Philby Joseph
Rogers George
Stone Thomas
Talmage William
Turner Richard
GROCERS, &C. (* are Drapers.)
*Dawkins Thos.
Dibbens Eliz .
Edwards John
Grout John
Hills William( and carrier
Pond Fanny
*Searl William
Varney John
*Wallis Robert
TAILORS .
Barton Joseph
Dawkins Thomas
Poulton George
COACH From Epping to London, 11 morning and 6 evening.
CARRIERS
To London Mon. Wed. Thu. and Saturday
Hills William and Thompson William