The Epping Forest Act, 1871
WHEREAS in the month of February 1870 the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in Parliament assembled presented an humble address to Her Majesty, praying that she would take such measures as in her judgment she might deem most expedient in order that Epping Forest might be preserved as an open space for the recreation and enjoyment of the public: And whereas Her Majesty was graciously pleased to reply to the said address, and, after expressing her concurrence with the s...