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High Beech Church, Epping Forest, Essex, England, circa 1910

Subjects
ChurchesForests & Trees
Card type
Lithograph
Date
c. 1907 (Golden Age)
Front of High Beech Church, Epping Forest, Essex, England, circa 1910, c. 1907 lithograph postcard
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Back of High Beech Church, Epping Forest, Essex, England, circa 1910, c. 1907 lithograph postcard
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A tinted view of the church at High Beech in Epping Forest, its slender shingled spire and red-roofed nave rising above dense trees, with a small timber lych-gate and a few strolling figures on the sandy path in the foreground. The church of the Holy Innocents at High Beach was built in the 19th century to serve this scattered forest parish, and the surrounding Epping Forest — once a royal hunting ground — was preserved for public enjoyment after the Epping Forest Act of 1878, making the village a popular excursion spot for Londoners.

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PublisherRaphael Tuck & Sons
EPPING FOREST. HIGH BEECH CHURCH. --- EPPING FOREST. Raphael Tuck & Sons' "OILETTE" [Regd.] Postcard 7399 ART PUBLISHERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES THE KING & QUEEN TUCK'S POST CARD. CARTE POSTALE. POSTKARTE. (FOR ADDRESS ONLY.) High Beech Church—a most familiar landmark—is situated in the highest part of Epping Forest embosomed in trees. A magnificent view of the forest and adjacent country can be obtained from the top. In autumn when the foliage is changing its colours this church embowered amongst the gorgeous tints is seen at its best. Printed in England.
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PublisherRaphael Tuck & Sons
ConditionGood
Place mentionedHigh Beech Church
Place mentionedEpping Forest
NotesThin white margin around the image; light edge and corner wear; printed caption in white along the lower left edge. No postmark — unused card. Tuck's "Oilette" (Regd.) series no. 7399, divided back with printed description of High Beech Church, Epping Forest; "Printed in England." Light soiling and toning to the cream stock.

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High Beech Church, Epping Forest, Essex, England, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1907. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/high-beech-church-epping-forest-essex-england-circa-1910. Accessed October 24, 2026.