Around 93 years separate these pictures of 19th century cottages on Larkshall Road at Chingford Hatch.

Because of its slow development, many parts of Chingford remained rural until after WWII.

East London and West Essex Guardian Series: Larkshall Road today with modern houses where the cottages once stoodLarkshall Road today with modern houses where the cottages once stood (Image: Gary Stone)

Today the scene is unrecognisable.