How Lost Pond of Epping Forest in Blackweir Hill was created

A G Askew & Sons of Smarts Lane, Loughton, had about 40 horses based at their premises before the Great War. They were used to pull various vehicles for local traders, to fetch and carry as required. They were the local ‘removal men’ and ‘dustcart’ for the council. They ran large vehicles for special events like a coach firm today and provided a ‘taxi’ service with landaus for hire, with a driver, but they were also employed by the local council to supply