Ongar Collection

An Essex Village: Ongar High Street, 1943. Creator: E. Eason
An Essex Village: Ongar High Street, 1943. From " Womens Institutes, by Cicely McCall. [Collins, London, 1943]

Fyfield Truant Industrial School, Essex
Boys at the Fyfield Truant Industrial School, near Ongar, Essex, run by the West Ham School Board. Date: circa 1913

Hackney Homes Band and Soldiers at Budworth Hall, Ongar, Ess
Soldiers at Budworth Hall military hospital on Chipping Ongar High Street are joined by the boys band from the nearby Hackney Union cottage homes

England / Chipping Ongar
Chipping Ongar, Essex, looking very unspoilt and tranquil, with very little traffic about

Coat of Arms Hanger Lord Coleraine 18th century
Engraving of the Coat of Arms of Hanger Lord Coleraine, item 128 of an 18th-century publication

Kings Head, Ongar early 1900's

Ongar The King's Head early 1900s

Home of English poets Ann and Jane Taylor, Ongar, Essex (engraving)
7202096 Home of English poets Ann and Jane Taylor, Ongar, Essex (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home of English poets Ann and Jane Taylor, Ongar, Essex)

Photograph of Three Horse Shoes PH, High Ongar, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Foresters Arms, High Ongar, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Blake House, 1860. Creator: Alfred Capel-Cure
Blake House, 1860

Epping Forest CM5 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Epping Forest CM5 9

Photograph of Bell PH, Chipping Ongar, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Ongar Union Workhouse, Stanford Rivers, Essex
General view of Ongar Union Workhouse, Stanford Rivers. Date: early 1900s

Hackney Union Cottage Homes, Ongar, Essex
The Hackney Union cottage homes at Ongar, Essex. The homes, opened in 1905, housed pauper children away from the workhouse. The children lived in three-storey cottages each holding 52 boys or girls

Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex
Ongar Road, Brentwood, near Billericay, Essex, England. Date: 1910s

Greensted Church, Ongar, Essex, UK
The Church of St Andrew, Greensted-juxta-Ongar the oldest wooden building on Europe

Imogen and the Shepherds, Cymbeline, Act IV, scene II Cymbeline Signed, black paint, lower left: " J.Smetham-", James Smetham, 1821-1889, British

Isaac Taylor (1787-1865) English writer, artist, inventor and non-conformist minister who settled at Ongar, Essex in 1811

Ongar, Essex - High Street and Council Offices Date: 1905

Greenstead Church, near Ongar, Essex, England, which was probably built to mark the place where St. Edmunds body rested on its way from London to Bury St. Edmunds in 1013

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Ongar: A Glimpse into the Past Step back in time to 1943, where Ongar High Street stood as a picturesque village in Essex. Captured by E. Eason, this snapshot reveals the charm and simplicity of life during that era. In contrast, Fyfield Truant Industrial School tells a different story - one of discipline and education for troubled youth. This institution played a vital role in shaping young lives and providing them with opportunities for a better future. The Budworth Hall witnessed an extraordinary event when the Hackney Homes Band joined forces with soldiers to create an unforgettable musical performance. The harmonious melodies echoed through Ongar, bringing joy and unity to its residents. The Kings Head pub has been an integral part of Ongar's history since the early 1900s. It served as a gathering place for locals, offering respite from daily routines and fostering strong community bonds. Meanwhile, the Ongar Union Workhouse in Stanford Rivers stands as a reminder of past hardships endured by those less fortunate. Its walls hold stories of resilience and struggle, highlighting the importance of compassion within society. English poets Ann and Jane Taylor found solace in Ongar's embrace, making it their home. Their enchanting verses continue to inspire generations even today. Two iconic establishments - Three Horse Shoes PH and Foresters Arms - have etched their names into Ongar's landscape over time. These beloved pubs provided warmth, laughter, and cherished memories for both locals and visitors alike. Blake House stands tall as a testament to architectural beauty from 1860. Created by Alfred Capel-Cure, it showcases timeless elegance that still captivates onlookers today. Epping Forest CM5 9 Map offers exploration opportunities amidst nature's splendor right at Ongar's doorstep. Its vast greenery invites adventurers seeking tranquility away from bustling city life.