It is, of course, the great forest of Epping that givs an air of serenity and tranquillity to a piece of England the Industrial Age might so easily have spoiled.

The Venetian Bridge and the fine cliff walks are a handsome background for a wealth of entertainment which most visitors find irresistible.

Beyond are greens where pink chestnuts, may trees and copper beeches flaunt themselves gaily.

A narrow-minded nonconformist.