Overton Drive, Wanstead, London

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St. Mary’s church in Wanstead, East London is considered to be one of the finest Georgian churches in the country. It is the third church to stand on the site with the first one dating back to 1200. This building was designed by Thomas Hardwick and the foundation stone was laid on July 13 1787. The church was consecrated in 1790. Since then, it has hardly altered and the interior still has the original pews as well as other original architectural features including – the steps and portico main entrance, and some high box pews.
In the churchyard there are a number of Grade II listed structures. The earliest tombstone is that of James Waly, who died in 1685. Also, Thomas Turpin (perhaps the uncle of Dick Turpin?) is buried here. A stone sentry box – a memorial to the Wilton family – originally provided shelter to the armed guard who was employed to deter body-snatchers.
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St. Mary’s church in June 2021. I wonder what happened to the little girl.
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