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Goffs Oak
The village of Goffs Oak, set in a rural location, is close to Cuffley Station with frequent trains to Moorgate, Kings Cross, Hertford and Stevenage.
It gains its name from a famous old oak tree said to have been planted by one of William the Conqueror's heroes, Sir Theodore Godfrey
The surrounding area of Hammondstreet has recently grown rapidly in response to demand for additional housing within the area.
Goffs Oak - Going to School
Created 21 June, 2008
In the 19th century, working class educational opportunities were grim and children had little prospect of acquiring more than a few scraps of education.
Law and Order in Goffs Oak
Created 21 June, 2008
The story of law and order as we know it didn't really start in our area until 1839 when the Metropolitan Police Act of 1829, introduced by Robert Peel (who was Home Secretary at the time), was extended. The area to be covered by the Metropolitan Police "to be within 15 miles of Charing Cross" which included Cheshunt and of course Goffs Oak.
Postal Services
Created 21 June, 2008
There has always been a postal service in Goffs Oak and its existence is one of those things we take for granted.
When asked when it all started, often the reply will be that it all began with the Penny Black in 1840.
You may also find the name Roland Hill mentioned as the postmaster at the time. Unfortunately this is not true and only one small part of the story.
St. James Church
Created 21 June, 2008
By the middle of the 19th century it was reported that churchgoing in the country was declining. A religious survey carried out in 1851 revealed that 42% of the population did not attend any church, however Anglicism remained strong in rural areas.
Goffs Oak Windmill
Created 21 June, 2008
In 1800 there were 28 windmills in Hertfordshire, but only 16 by the time the Goffs Oak mill was built. It was mentioned in the 1841 census although the first reference to a mill in the village was between 1830 and 1840, which is believed to have been a wooden "Post" type mill, that had been relocated from Chigwell. Destroyed by fire in 1860 it was replaced by a much larger Tower Mill.
Goffs Oak War Memorial
Created 21 June, 2008
The war mainly in Europe, among most of the world's great powers had been one of the bloodiest in history, without a single decisive battle. Over 65 million people had been mobilised; of these 8.5 million were killed and about 37 million wounded.