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For the first time on this project I felt a real sense of loss taking these pictures. Now a care home, Loughton Hall was once the thriving home to Debden Community Association. The DCA used to have any number of activities from Astronomy to Winemaking , not to mention Gymnastics, Weightlifting, Wargaming, Angling, Shooting and a whole host of things I have forgotten.
It is sad that such a hub of the community has disappeared, The sports Hall is now flats and the rifle range is an ambulance station whilst the old house is preserved as a care home.
The old Manor of Loughton pictured in the illustration burnt down in 1836, it wasn't until 1879 that The Maitland family built the house we see today.
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My elder sister had both her 21st birthday party and her wedding reception there. I learnt karate there and was a member playing snooker, and just going for a drink and a game of darts with friends
ReplyDeleteI was a founder member of the loughton hall community center,I and 3 others spent 4 years building the rifle range, I also used to train juniors in judo. I understand it is now a care home, I would like to hear from any past members.
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Oh my god! I am in love with this place. It looks beautiful, I have also booked one of the San Francisco venues just like this for my wedding day. I am getting married to the love of my life and I can’t express how happy I am, moreover the venue is great, I will get a lot of good memories I am sure!
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