![]() ![]() A campaign was beginning – one that renowned ecologist Oliver Rackham has dubbed “the origin of the modern British environmental movement.” The cattle were destined for Smithfield meat market, and walked all the way here!īooklet available from Newham Bookshop and The Emporium on Sebert Road, priced £5.00ġ50 years ago, in July 1871, thousands gathered on Wanstead Flats, at the southern edge of Epping Forest, to mount a protest. In fact, the area was one of the most important grazing grounds in southern England and was at the terminus of vast cattle drives from the English regions, Wales and even Scotland. What you may not know that cattle grazing in the area goes back hundreds of years. Many of you will remember cows wandering round the area in the 1980-90s or may have seen the longhorn cows recently in Wanstead Park. #Princess diaries 1 ost rar seriesThe latest in Peter and Mark’s series of half a dozen books on the history of Wanstead Flats, and tells the story of cattle grazing locally, and the colourful characters involved. ![]() Unruly and predatory cattle – the cows of Wanstead Flats - Peter Williams and Mark Gorman ![]() Below are details of the four non-children’s workhouse books.
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