The road from Shenley Church End to Old Bradwell crosses London Road about halfway along its length. The Talbot Inn, the Memorial Cottages, The Old Co-op Shop and the County Council Cottages still stand on on the corners.

Early in the century Buckinghamshire County Council had built two cottages. One was the Police House, a steam-roller attendant lived in the other

Before the First World War London Road was a quiet country way with little transport

Even in the early 1920's there was little traffic

But the the volume of traffic travelling along London Road increased and there were many accidents, often involving heavy vehicles.

It had become quite dangerous for pedestrians. Children had to cross to get to Shenley School and an AA patrol man lived nearby used to see them safety on their way. In the 1930's he was replaced by a Belisha beacon.

There has been a signpost at the crossroads throughout the 20th century. There was one there in 1968..........

........and there is still one on the same spot in the year 2000

 

.

The 'signpost' symbol is the key to getting around the web site. 'Click' on a signpost to move to new pages, or around the page. On all pages, the large signpost in the top left of the page will take you back to the 'HOME' page.

Loughton Middle School Web Site