It is so pleasing to see that action is now being taken by Enfield Council to restore the Trent Park Water Garden to its former glory. For some time it had been in a very sad state with garden beds choked with weeds, paths overgrown and ponds full of vegetation…. Continue reading
Following the publication of our news on Wednesday about the proposed development of the old Metaswitch building next to the New River, many members have written to The Society to voice anger and concern for the design of the new block. Some of the comments received so far include: The… Continue reading
The latest update from LBE’s watercourses engineers: We are disappointed to see that the levels are not recovering. We have had a pump in place for the working day all this week (as well as Friday last week). I am hoping for a date of work to be carried out… Continue reading
Back in Autumn 2019, LBE, working with the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF), announced a call for projects. The Enfield Society responded with eleven projects. Clearly the current pandemic has affected NLHF’s ability to support new projects and we understand that their funding is currently being diverted to support heritage… Continue reading
An on-line public exhibition has been launched for 100 Church Street, the Metaswitch building adjacent to the New River Loop. The developer has appointed Maccreanor Lavington Architects as the lead designer. They designed Dujardin Mews in Ponders End and have won the Stirling Price, RIBA Awards and Civic Trust Awards… Continue reading
