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The completion of the first phase of restoration works at a historic grotto in Wanstead was marked by a visit from the Duke of Gloucester.

Published: 2:55 PM February 1, 2021    Updated: 6:43 PM February 1, 2021 Volunteers from the Wren Conservation Group helped cut down saplings which had blocked the view of Wanstead Grotto. - Credit: Haydn Powell Volunteers from a conservation group helped cleared plants from Wanstead Grotto, ahead of restoration works that are set to begin shortly. On Tuesday, January 26, volunteers from the Wren Conservation Group donned their winter boots and kept a safe, social distance from each other to cut down saplings, which have grown and have obstructed the view of the Grade-II listed site in W...

Published: 12:00 PM December 14, 2020    The historic Grade-II listed Wanstead grotto is set to be restored thanks to a £10,000 grant. - Credit: Heritage of London Trust Archive The Wanstead Grotto, one of the last surviving remnants of the 18th century Wanstead House, has been saved thanks to a £10,000 grant from a conservation charity. The Grade-II listed grotto in Wanstead Park was damaged by fire in 1884 and while it has had patchy repairs since then it has been badly declining and was placed on the Heritage at Risk register. The facade at Wanstead Grotto, which fell into disrepair a...