Old Bailey Outing

On Sunday 1st September 2019, we embarked on a Thames River Trip which included lunch and a commentary . None of us knew what to expect on this outing. It was a fine sunny Autumn day as we eventually assembled at Tower…

Chris Tomkins (1966) arranged an interesting tour of the Worshipful Company of Bakers on 9 June 2022.

Our tour guide gave a very good talk about the background of the Thames Tunnel and its unique construction. Apparently a 22 year old Chief Assistant Engineer worked on his father’s project to build a 365m tunnel under the Thames. The work…

A party of thirty two Old Loughtonians and guests assembled at North Weald station on 4th September 2021 for an evening outing on the Epping Ongar Railway.

On Friday 20th October the OLs visited this amazing building. We were shown round the various departments within the Opera House: viewing the costume department where the performers are fitted for their outfits, and even had the privilege of viewing a complete…

On Saturday 15th September 2018 Ongar & District Ploughing Association held there centenary event at High Laver on a local farm which had been prepared for the competition. On arrival my first impression was that it was a lot smaller than I…