This 'Maypole Inn' was built in front of the site where an earlier 'Maypole' stood. George Buxton and his widow held the licence for nearly 29 years, After Buxton's death, the pub's licence transferred to Mr. J. Hickling (previously of The Chequers, Walthamstow) in 1904. Hickling made a number of internal alterations so it could cater for the changing class of trade due to the opening of Hainault Forest and the new railway line.

Publicans at the Maypole:

(shows year of trade directory listing)

1855 Charles Wedrell*

1874 John Stephens

1894 George Buxton

1904 J. Hickling

1911 George Reeves

*Wedrell's Plain in Hainault Forest may have a connection to Charles Wedrell, however this needs to be confirmed.

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