The shops in Station Road at the end of World War One. Credit: Gary Stone
Pictured at the top of this page are the shops of Station Road, Chingford, in c1918.
A shopkeeper stands outside F E Collins, a confectioner for Cadbury, Rowntree & Fry chocolates established in 1899.
They were also on The Parade in 1911 with a double fronted shop also selling toys and games.
The buildings have survived to this day with additional houses being converted to shops over the years.
You can find out more about Chingford Historical Society via their website www.chingfordhistory.org.uk
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