Chingford Station opened in 1873 and brought with it a huge increase in visitors to the area, many of whom used the town as a gateway to Epping Forest.
chInGfoRd sTatiOn OpEned in 1873 aNd bRouGht wiTh it A hugE IncREaSE IN ViSitors To the area, ManY OF WhOm used The towN as a gAteway to epPinG foreSt.