Theydon Garnon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Theydon Garnon |
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| Population | 130 (2001) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | EPPING |
| Postcode district | CM16 |
| Dialling code | 01992 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
Theydon Garnon is a small village and civil parish in Essex, England. It's part of the Epping Forest area. The village also includes a tiny settlement called Hobbs Cross.
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Discovering Theydon Garnon's Past
Theydon Garnon has a long history! Its name, "Theydon," might mean 'valley where thatch material grows'. "Garnon" comes from the Gernon family, who were important long ago.
Early Village Life
Back in 1305, Theydon Garnon was a busy place. It was allowed to have a weekly market and a yearly fair. Imagine all the people buying and selling goods! Around 1704, a workhouse opened here. This was a place where poor people could live and work.
Changes Over Time
By 1851, the village had grown quite a bit, with 1,237 people living there. The Epping Union Workhouse was in Theydon Garnon. Also, the Epping train station opened nearby in 1865. However, in 1896, parts of Theydon Garnon, like the village of Coopersale and hamlets such as Coopersale Street and Fiddler's Hamlet, became part of the new Epping Urban District. This made Theydon Garnon smaller, and by 1901, its population was 317.
Village Life and Buildings
Theydon Garnon has some important buildings that are part of its community.
All Saints Church
The village has an Anglican church called All Saints. This church is very old, dating back to the 13th century. That means it's been standing for over 700 years!
Local School
There's a primary school that shares the village's name. However, the school is actually located in the nearby village of Coopersale, which is in the next parish over.
Getting Around Theydon Garnon
Theydon Garnon is close to major roads, but it's a quiet village.
Road Connections
The village is very near where the M25 and M11 motorways meet. These are big highways, but you can't get onto them directly from Theydon Garnon.
Train Travel
Theydon Garnon doesn't have its own train station. The closest one is Epping tube station. Even though Theydon Bois sounds similar, Epping station is actually closer!
Nearby Places to Explore
Theydon Garnon is surrounded by other interesting towns and villages.
- Epping: A larger town nearby.
- Theydon Bois: A big village.
- Theydon Mount: A small village.
- Hobbs Cross: A tiny settlement that's part of Theydon Garnon.
- Fiddlers Hamlet: Another small hamlet.
