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Epping

British

/ ˈɛpɪŋ /

noun

a town in E England, in Essex, on the edge of Epping Forest: a residential centre for London. Pop: 9889 (2001)

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And now the film has been released, it is thought Epping Forest will see an increase in "screen tourism", particularly given the global appeal of the series.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

About 60 people make up the congregation of Holy Innocents Church at High Beach in Epping Forest, though none of them are as famous as Daniel Craig, Glenn Close or Mila Kunis.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025

The decision was a "slap in the face to the people of Epping", said shadow interior minister Chris Philp.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

Epping councillor Ken Williamson urged the Home Office to "reconsider" its position, adding that the council was "bitterly disappointed".

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

Volunteers also undertook the defences north of the metropolis, and a strong line, consisting of a number of provincial brigades, stretched from Tilbury to Brentwood and Epping.

From The Great War in England in 1897 by Le Queux, William

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