www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2552593... designed by George Coles who attended Leyton Technical

youtu.be/t7oj32zOyrU?... a truly thought provoking video, and also Tony Robinson's cheerfulness distinct from inanity; a joy #TimeTeam

chng.it/D6f95k55RW have a look at the linked YouTube video by John Rogers

This YouTube video lists Rosa Lewis, Rosa Ovenden from a poor family in Leyton, as one of King Edward VII's mistresses youtu.be/PaahPiAftxo?...

When Sir Gilbert Heathcote left Leyton he made a new home in Normanton, County of Rutland

“I’m demanding justice,” Lisa Phillips, a model who was brought to Epstein’s island in 2000, said. “Congress must choose. Will you continue to protect predators? Or will you finally protect survivors?” Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

So lucky yesterday to have clear skies as we drove up to Donegal's iconic mountain, Errigal – an Earagail. Sadly not enough time to traverse the path up - next time!

Derek Jacobi grew up in Leyton, Frank Muir did so from about 11. The two appear BBC TV Four next Monday 8 September 9pm Call My Bluff

Well shit. 8.30 but it’s pitch black out. I don’t even remember when it suddenly stopped being light in the evenings. I can’t tell you how not prepared for the short dark days of winter I am.

My favourite building

The Norman font from the Church of St. Margaret of Antioch at Crick in Northamptonshire. 📸 My own. #FontsOnFriday #Medieval #Crick #Northamptonshire

A selection of printed sources reflecting aspects of Chingford's rich history. Join us for a Searchroom tour on Sat 5 July to see these and more! Free event. Book here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/walthamfores... #NorthChingfordHeritageFestival

Lawyers! Had dinner with @patkane.bsky.social, hosted by Kairos (www.kairos.london - check it out) and he observed that we will have artificial intelligence when an AI, afraid of being turned off, calls a lawyer. Is there learning on this?

Next to the south side of Leabridge bridge is a pub, the "Princess of Wales" and a Grade II listed Victorian Old Schoolhouse, built in 1841, by Arthur Ashpitel and gifted in perpetuity by his family for the free education for the children of "transient boatmen and bargees".

This Sunday 29th June join @wfwalkingpast.bsky.social for a short walk discovering the fascinating history of the #RoyalForestHotel by walking around the outside of the building. Part of our #HeritageFestival #Free! Various times 11.30-3.30 No need to book www.chingfordhistory.org.uk/heritage-fes...

@lbwfarchives.bsky.social Could you give our North Chingford Heritage Festival event a share? bit.ly/womenswritin...

John Rogers' latest YouTube video follows Virginia Woolf's mental steps as she walks in parts of central London. 'Mrs Dalloway' was published 100 years ago and describes a June day. This is a perfect match of subject to video blogger. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsWl...

This afternoon, I sent this email to the MP for Edgware, the London Assembly Member for Edgware, the Leader and Deputy Leader of Barnet Council, and the three Local Ward Councillors for Edgware Town Centre. Let's see what they do.

The Aquascutum Walthamstow Shirt factory in 1953 corner 26-30 Forest road and Black Horse Road Walthamstow London

#ChingfordHistoricalSociety is at the #ChingfordVillageFayre until 3pm today. Inside #ChingfordMethodistChurch because of the weather forecast.

Are you a student who has written for us in 2024 or 2025? If so, we offer you the chance to win the Will Hutton Student Journalism Award! 👇

Ex-Labour minister calls for wealth tax and public investment in June spending review. UK needs an economic reset, end of cuts/austerity and neoliberal policies. Can't revive economy without boosting the purchasing power of the bottom 50%. Must redistribute. Tax the ultra-rich.

A new Labour Government faces ‘many difficulties’. sslh.org.uk/2025/06/01/m...

Moon setting at callanish #StandingStoneSunday

Callanish sunrise #StandingStoneSunday

Vestry House Museum now @lbwfarchives.bsky.social in the former Chingford Assembly Hall on Chingford Green; it's worth following @lbwfarchives.bsky.social for Walthamstow, Leyton(Stone) Chingford HighamHill CannHall

Walthamstow Palace Theatre programme, 1909. The Palace opened in Walthamstow High Street in 1903 and was a popular venue on the music hall circuit. From 1952 it was a drama playhouse, but this did not flourish. The Palace closed in 1954 & was demolished in 1960. #MusicHallVarietyDay #MHVD2025

Mary Bussell by Frank Dobson (1886–1963) Leicester Museum & Art Gallery. Frank Dobson went to Leyton Technical School. @artukdotorg.bsky.social's #OnlineArtExchange art beyond the canvas: Beyond the Canvas, Rugby Art Gallery & Museum. ©the artist's estate 📷 Leicester Museums & Galleries is.gd/9xBhbv

Eighty years ago, enemies laid down their arms. Since then, we, Europeans, have built something extraordinary: a Union of peace, democracy, and solidarity. An anchor of stability. Our Union was born as a peace project, and it remains one today.

Chingford Historical Society has copies of this book

The Ilford Hospital Chapel is open this Saturday from 10am until 2:30pm. The last time I was in there I spotted a memorial plaque to Thomas Harvey who was an auctioneer & estate agent whose office was on the other side of Ilford Hill!

We went to see Witness for the Prosecution at County Hall today - I hadn’t been inside the Council Chamber before, so I have ticked that off my list… Some pics from earlier:

Civil defence in WWII, fire service. Lea Hall Firefighters signing in for duty, c.1940. Lea Hall Firefighters with equipment including a stirrup pump, c.1940. Group photograph of Wood Street Fire Guard, Walthamstow, to commemorate their service from 1940-1945. #VEDay80

Peggy Knight MBE (1920-2004). Served in Special Operations Executive. 'A young girl of an altogether exceptional courage', she received Croix de Guerre 1947. Lived at 88 James Lane, Leyton & worked at ASEA, Fulbourne Road, Walthamstow. See feature by @wfwalkingpast.bsky.social is.gd/y9Fqg4 #VEDay80

This radio programme begins at Chingford Station as a gateway to Epping Forest, with Georgina Green FRHistSoc. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Was Walthamstow’s Vinegar Alley named from a local plague pit? Recent features claim so, but appear to lack supporting evidence to date. In 1973 A D Law wrote 'so named since at least the 18th century, but no satisfactory explanation has yet been found'. @arascot.bsky.social #ArchiveMyths #Archive30

When I was a nipper, my dad - an active trade unionist - took me to see the 'Memorial for Heroic Self-Sacrifice' in Postman's Park, not far from St Paul's. It was moving and inspiring to see working class folk (many of whom where children) being celebrated for their bravery #London #workingclass

Barbara Hunt, Children's Librarian at Leyton Library, 1966. 📷 ©Vestry House Museum, from collection available in our Searchroom. #LibrarianDay

The sumptuous menu for the Metropolitan Water Board luncheon at the inauguration of the Chingford Reservoir by His Majesty King George V on 15 March 1913. @arascot.bsky.social #ArchiveFoodAndDrink #Archive30

'Vestry House from the Garden' by Miss W H Donkin 1920. Vestry House, Walthamstow was a private residence at this time, the home of Constance Demain Saunders, local historian and keen gardener. Image from VHM collection, available in our Searchroom. For #GardeningDay 14 April 2025.

We're looking forward to the North Chingford Heritage Festival! It will run from Sat 21 June-Sun 6 July 2025. Community groups & others can apply for small funding for heritage related activities. Application deadline Wed 30 April 2025. More details here: www.walthamforest.gov.uk/stories/cele...

North Chingford Heritage Festival, 21 Jun-6 Jul 2025: call for heritage related contributions from community groups, performers & locals. Small funding available for activities that need support. Application deadline 30 Apr 2025. More details in story here: www.walthamforest.gov.uk/stories/cele...

Marsh St Congregational Church burial ground c1970s. Just out of sight is grave of Sarah Razafy, Malagasy Christian refugee in Walthamstow 1839-40. She died here aged 21. All buried here were reinterred at Chingford Mount Cemetery c1980 but gravestones were not preserved. #HiddenHistories #Archive30

Wire family with cats! Photograph by Alfred Wire (1839-1914), headmaster of Harrow Green Boys' School & keen local photographer. The family lived at 168 Birkbeck Road, Leytonstone. Wire's photographs, lecture notes & scrapbooks are available in our Searchroom. 📷 VHM photo collection. #NationalPetDay