Chigwell

Chigwell is a suburban development in the Epping Forest district of Essex.

Related Topics:
Epping Forest - Essex

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Chigwell is 11.6 miles (18.7 km) north east of Charing Cross and near the boundary with the London Borough of Redbridge. It is served by a London Underground station and has a London (020) area code.

Related Topics:
Charing Cross - London Borough of Redbridge - London Underground

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Traditionally a rural farming community, Chigwell was mentioned in the Domesday Book and later lauded by Charles Dickens in the novel Barnaby Rudge where the Maypole Inn is said to have been based on the village's King's Head pub. Charles Dickens later set up residence in Chigwell and during his stay described it as "the finest place on earth".

Related Topics:
Domesday Book - Charles Dickens - Barnaby Rudge

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From 1933 to 1974 it formed together with Buckhurst Hill and Loughton the Chigwell Urban District.

Related Topics:
1933 - 1974 - Buckhurst Hill - Loughton - Chigwell Urban District

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Chigwell now has many large suburban houses such as those on Manor Road which featured in the popular English situation comedy Birds of a Feather.

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Nearest places:

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• Buckhurst Hill
• Hainault
• Loughton
• Woodford

Nearest tube stations:

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• Chigwell tube station
• Grange Hill tube station
 
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