Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest wôlˈtəm, –thəm [key], outer borough (1991 pop. 203,400) of Greater London, SE England. The borough, covering 15 sq mi (40 sq km), is primarily residential. William Morris lived in Water House. The hunting lodge of Queen Elizabeth I is a museum.

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