This article by Stephen Gilburt was first published by The Enfield Society in newsletter 186, Summer 2012. The first reference to a manor house at Enfield dates from 1347, and by 1437 there was a substantial building on a seven acre site where Palace Gardens shopping precinct now stands. In… Continue reading
This article by Stephen Gilburt was first published by The Enfield Society in Newsletter 187, Autumn 2012 and refers to items which are on display in the small museum created when the factory was converted into housing in the 1990s. The museum is contained in the former main machine shop…. Continue reading
This article by Stephen Gilburt was first published by The Enfield Society in Newsletter 188, Winter 2012. Illustration 1. Following the enclosure of the royal hunting ground of Enfield Chase in 1777, Sir Richard Jebb, a royal doctor, acquired the lease of Trent Park from the Duchy of Lancaster and… Continue reading
The Planning Panel for the Southgate Office Village development took place at Highlands School on 23rd January. Approximately 200 members of the public attended. The applicant presented the proposed scheme and then questions were asked by the Panel Members (who are Members of Enfield’s Planning Committee), members of the public… Continue reading
This is a provisional list of projects being considered by The Enfield Society. 1 Provision of history boards / information boards at the Angel Edmonton or Silver Street Station. The area has a fascinating history being a crossroads on the historic route to Hertford, a toll gate, an ancient inn… Continue reading
