The WANSTEAD IMAGE GALLERY

Welcome to our online archive of images of Wanstead from past and present - the parks, the people, the buildings, the history, and well, all things Wanstead.



Some of the latest additions to the site........

The Entrance Lodge to the Infant Orphan Asylum (c1907) Gallery Images
A postcard image of the Entrance Lodge to the Infant Orphan Asylum as it may have appeared at the end of the 19th century.
...more Updated: 09/07/2004

The Pavilion, Wanstead Park (c1906) Gallery Images
A postcard image of the Pavilion that once stood in Wanstead Park.
...more Updated: 01/07/2004

Opening of the Infant Orphan Asylum in Wanstead (1843) Gallery Images
An engraving showing a view of the Infant Orphan Asylum being opened in 1843, by the King of the Belgians, showing the King being met at the gates by the crowd.
...more Updated: 01/06/2004

A postcard view of the Grotto in Wanstead Park (c1909) Gallery Images
An early colour postcard of the Grotto, printed by Wildt and Kray of London.
...more Updated: 22/04/2004

Wanstead High Street (c1895) Gallery Images
A postcard view of Wanstead High Street, where it crosses with Hermon Hill.
...more Updated: 30/03/2004

Engraving view of Wanstead House (c1730) Gallery Images
A view of Wanstead House in Essex, the seat of the Earl of Tylney.
...more Updated: 24/03/2004

John Cary Survey Map - Stratford to Woodford Hall (1801) Gallery Images
An image taken from John Cary's "Cary's Survey of the High Roads from London" showing the road from Stratford to Woodford Hall, passing through Leytonstone and Epping Forest. Published in 1801.
...more Updated: 24/03/2004

John Cary Survey Map - The Spread Eagle (1801) Gallery Images
An image taken from John Cary's "Cary's Survey of the High Roads from London" showing the road from the Lea Bridge Farm to Higham Hill. Published in 1801.
...more Updated: 24/03/2004

Gentleman strolling in Wanstead Park (c1908) Gallery Images
A postcard image of Wanstead Park, showing a smartly dressed man gazing over the water, near to Rook Island.
...more Updated: 22/03/2004

A view of Carlton Terrace (1953) Gallery Images
A photograph of Carlton Terrace, from Nightingale Lane.
...more Updated: 22/03/2004