The Eleanor Cross c1900 following the second restoration of 1887-89. Perhaps the most striking relic of medieval times in our district is the Queen Eleanor memorial at Waltham Cross. It is one of twelve which were built by Edward I to mark the resting places of the funeral cortege of his consort on its way from Harby, in Lincolnshire, to London. Eleanor died at Harby in 1290 and her body was brought... 

Picture Past Exhibition Picture Past Exhibition at Lowewood Museum 7 November – 27 February 2010 Please note that this exhibition has now ended A box of old photographs with hundreds of negatives where discovered in 2006 by Adam Bigg as he was sorting out books in the house of his late Grandfather Maurice Swansborough. Many of the negatives where in very poor conditions, but Adam who had fortunately... 

The Borough Council has published a draft development brief for the northern part of the Park Plaza site in Waltham Cross.  The draft brief, which is being released for consultation, sets out a revised long term vision and aspirations for the site.  The Council originally produced a development brief for the whole Park Plaza site in Waltham Cross in 1995.  The southern part has since been developed... 

Local news, sports and weather from around the Borough of Broxbourne, which covers Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Wormley, Turnford, Cheshunt, Waltham Cross, Goffs Oak and the surrounding area. Local News from Cheshunt and Waltham Cross Mercury Error: Feed has a error or is not valid UK news from the BBC Mother's joy as Sahil is released March 16, 2010 The mother of a five-year-old British boy who was... 

The Council organises several community events throughout the year. Be sure to come and visit the town centres for the special events and bring the family. The events are free to visitors and exhibitors of vehicles. Classic Car Day – Saturday 15 August – Waltham Cross (10am – 3pm) The Classic Car Day is growing in popularity with exhibitors wishing to display their vehicles and with... 

Advertise your event for FREE on our website - and get a dedicated web page On this page you can find events in and around the Borough of Broxbourne, which covers Hoddesdon, Broxbourne, Wormley, Turnford, Cheshunt, Flamstead End, Goffs Oak and Waltham Cross. If you would like any local events added, please use this online request form with the full details. Forthcoming events The Excavations of... 

Advertise on our website, we offer effective, very low cost website advertising solutions that enable advertisers to place their banner or text links on our site in various key locations. Introductory offer (for a limited period only) Full Banner advertising for just £5 per month. Banner size: 468×60 Formats: JPG, GIF, PNG, SWF (Flash) and text links. We operate a rotating banner system, but... 

Sainbury's - on the lookout for memories WALTHAM Cross supermarket Sainsbury’s is on the lookout for memories from the aisles over the last three decades. As part of the chain’s 140th birthday celebrations, Sainsbury’s hope to find customers and staff to reminisce about the days before self-scan checkouts, organic food and chip and pin for their forthcoming in-store celebrations. Store... 

The 79 tram at Waltham Cross in 1905 In 1904, the metropolitian tramway network reached Waltham Cross. One year earlier a Hertfordshire County Council Tramways Act was passed, with proposals to provide a service as far as Wormley. It was never put into effect – not, as some people supposed, because the Four Swans sign was in the way, but no doubt because it was considered uneconomic. The last... 

Waltham House, Trollope's home from 1859 to 1871. Demolished about 1936. That remarkably industrious Victorian novelist, Anthony Trollope, lived at Waltham Cross for twelve years between 1859 and 1871, arriving soon after his return from Ireland where he had spent sixteen years working for the Post Office. His choice of Waltham Cross was influenced by his new appointment as Surveyor to the Eastern...