Woodford Green

Woodford Green is a suburban area of Woodford in the London Borough of Redbridge in East London, surrounded by the Epping Forest.

Related Topics:
Woodford - London Borough of Redbridge - East London - Epping Forest

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The parliamentary constituency of Chingford and Woodford Green is represented by Conservative M.P. Iain Duncan Smith, who led the Conservative Party from 2001 to 2003. IDS is a successor of Winston S. Churchill, who was also M.P. for this area. Churchill is commemorated by a statue on the Green at Woodford.

Related Topics:
Iain Duncan Smith - Winston S. Churchill

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Suprisingly, throughout his time in office, PM Clement Atlee ( Labour, 1945-51) had a residence in Woodford Green, the seat of his opponent, Winston Churchill. A plaque to that effect resides on a house in the area.

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Woodford has another claim to fame-Tony Robinson, the actor who played the role of "Baldrick" in the "Blackadder" series was educated at Woodford Green Preparatory School.

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