in the 17th century. The old parish church was nearby, demolished in 1843.

The Avenue of Trees

What is widely regarded as Theydon Bois' most iconic landmark is the 'Avenue of Trees' which lines Loughton Lane, one of its main roads. The oak trees were planted in the 1830s to, reputedly, celebrate the accession of Queen Victoria to the throne. Chairwoman of the City of London's Epping Forest Committee, said, "The Theydon avenue [has been] identified as the highest priority among the many other avenues of trees that the City of

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