Our high streets have changed a lot in the past 20 years but do you ever wonder how they looked a century ago?
We have been looking back through our archives and are pleased to again bring you a series of pictures showing how many of our traditional shopping areas have been transformed since the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Starting with Leyton, Leytonstone and Wanstead, take a look at how these high streets changed over time by scrolling down this page.
If you have pictures and memories of growing up in Epping Forest or East London you would like to share, ask to join our nostalgia facebook groups at www.facebook.com/groups/eppingforestnostalgia/ and www.facebook.com/groups/eastlondonnostalgia/
The view from Leyton Green toward the Bakers Arms in 1879
The view from Leyton Green towards the Bakers Arms in 2014
High Road Leyton looking toward Midland Road Station in 1907. Photo: Alan Simpson/Leyton and Leytonstone Historical Society
High Road Leyton looking towards Midland Road Station in 2014
High Road Leytonstone, near the Green Man, in 1935 Photo: Alan Simpson/Leyton and Leytonstone Historical Society
High Road Leytonstone looking south from the Green Man roundabout
Wanstead High Street in 1925. Photo: Alan Simpson/Leyton and Leytonstone Historical Society
Wanstead High Street in 2014
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