Nearly 125 years separate these photographs of The Cock Inn on Epping's High Street.

The Cock Inn was one of 22 that used to line the High Street and contributed to Epping's reputation as a town of inns and pubs.

East London and West Essex Guardian Series: Retail outlets have replaced The Cock Inn on Epping Forest's High StreetRetail outlets have replaced The Cock Inn on Epping Forest's High Street (Image: Gary Stone)

The establishment was also a posting house and the Mail coach would go to and from London and Norwich. Although the building still stands today, the pub has been replaced by retail outlets.