Chingford's Friday Hill House, built in 1839, was designed by the architect Lewis Vulliamy (1791–1871).

It served as the manor house of the Heathcote family, replacing an earlier Jacobean house on the site (built in 1608).

Louisa Boothby-Heathcote (1854–1940), was last resident of the house.

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After the 1939-45 war, the estate was sold to London County Council, which built the large housing estate.

According to legend, King Charles II is said to have knighted a loin of beef "Sir Loin" at Friday Hill; however, there are other places that also claim this honour.

Pictures by Gary Stone of Chingford Historical Society www.chingfordhistory.org.uk