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On the walls are further cases of common Fish, and more views
of the Lodge and other Forest scenes.
A fine specimen of an old wooden water-pipe, such as was
formerly used by the London Water Companies and is still occas-
ionally found under London streets, is placed near the entrance
doorway. These pipes were made from the hollowed trunks of elm
trees tapered to fit each into the next length, an iron collar being
inserted into the butt end to prevent splitting. They were used by
the various Companies until 1808 or 1809, when cast-iron water
mains came into use and soon superseded the more clumsy wooden
trunks.
The Museum is open free daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Essex Field Club is an association of ladies and gentle-
men, interested in natural history and archaeological matters, who
seek to advance the study of these subjects. The Club welcomes
the co-operation of persons of like tastes.
Enquiries as to membership should be addressed to the
Honorary Secretary, Essex Field Club, Essex Museum, Romford
Road, Stratford, E. 15. The annual subscription is One guinea.
Essex :
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