Sean Wilkinson, who has personally led the legal challenge over the Council’s plans to lease part of Whitewebbs to Spurs, has told supporters of the case that a judgment is not now expected until mid April. Continue reading
The first in a new series of historical articles about the London Borough of Enfield, local history speaker Joe Studman looks at the possible connections that Sir Walter Rayleigh had with Enfield. Read Joe’s article here. Continue reading
This article by Joe Studman was first published in the March 2024 issue of The Enfield Dispatch. Many Enfield residents will recall the occasion when Walter Raleigh rescued Queen Elizabeth 1st from getting wet and muddy by sacrificing his plush velvet cloak to cover a puddle. Some claim that this… Continue reading
Following a conversation between Enfield Council’s Heritage Officers and The Society, The Society made a detailed submission to Historic England for Whitewebbs House to be Nationally Listed at the end of 2023. [It is on the Local List.] We have now heard back from Historic England. Their current position is… Continue reading
This article by Stephen Gilburt was first published by The Enfield Society in newsletter 201, Spring 2016. The colour photographs were supplied by the author. Hadley Wood in the Manor of Enfield became part of the royal hunting ground of Enfield Chase in 1421. Following the enclosure of the Chase… Continue reading
