This chap @paulwhitewick.bsky.social went looking for secret passages in Andover. Experienced tunnel-watchers will be able to guess whether he found any. Good to see he quoted myself. Hilarious to read a commentator diss me because I work for the government. Which I don't. youtu.be/u7zvi5NDJSc?...

Friday news. I have launched a wee charity gift shop in aid of sight-loss charity RNIB. All designs feature my abstract photos. Times are tough right now so no pressure to buy, obviously. But I would love it if you could share. I’m doing this to raise awareness too. tinyurl.com/3wu5t9wy

Thanks to @dustystacks.bsky.social for finding this image of an umbrella/stick stand following my earlier query. I feel the need to seek out further examples now!

A bit niche I fear but does anyone know the purpose of these rubber and metal things on end of pews in a former Methodist Church in North #Chingford? The church is less than 100 years old.

Christmas is constantly changing - before its Victorian reinvention, the Georgians turned it from a private affair to a more public celebration with a nostalgic interest in Old England. This week footprintsoflondon.com explores Christmas with @westminsterwalks.bsky.social & @robssmith.bsky.social

Explore the best of the West End’s #ChristmasLights and shop windows on one of my popular Foodie themed Christmas Lights walks. Walking dates on Tue 2nd, Thu 4th & Mon 15th all at 7pm and virtually on Monday 29th at 6 www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/foodie-th...

These photos were taken tonight in Lancashire Court #Mayfair but look similar to those I took during the pandemic. The Xmas lights were on then too.

Explore the best of the West End’s #ChristmasLights and shop windows on one of my popular Foodie themed Christmas Lights walks. Walking dates on Tue 2nd, Thu 4th & Mon 15th all at 7pm and virtually on Monday 29th at 6 www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/foodie-th...

Planning to start your Christmas shopping this weekend? I've got you covered with over 100 links to charities, museums and small businesses selling interesting things which will bring joy not landfill. #GoodGifts

I’m looking forward to learning more about Louisa Aldrich Blake at this talk this morning at @thelondonarchives.bsky.social Louisa was born in #Chingford and there’s a tenuous connection to #Walthamstow too.

What a fantastic review of my tour of #WalthamForest Town Hall last Sunday. I do love the building and my continued research of its fascinating history. Tours are monthly apart from December. Next tours will be on Sunday 18th January www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...

There are some great events going on in London this weekend. Thanks @londonist.com for featuring my #Walthamstow walk “From Monoux and Morris to Beer and Bacon Jam” this Sunday at 2pm if you’re interested! londonist.com/london/weeke...

Today, Sunday 16th November! Join me for a tour of Waltham Forest Town Hall in #Walthamstow at 12pm (2 spaces) or 2pm (6 spaces). My last town hall tours until January. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...

Can anyone help date this street guide more precisely than between 1934 and 1941? The Monseigneur News Theatres opened in 1934 and Queen’s Hall was destroyed in 1941.

Join me this Sunday 16th November on a tour of the fabulous building that is #WalthamForest Town Hall in #Walthamstow Tours are at 12 and 2. Small group size. Monthly apart from December www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/waltham-fo...

Another interesting site which brings to mind old wooden roads installed to lessen the noise of horses’ hooves. #Southwark

I wonder just how many people see this plaque hidden in a back street near Lant St SE1 #Borough

Walks and tours coming up: #WalthamForest Town Hall tours - Sunday 16 November at 12 & 2. From Monoux & Morris to Beer & Bacon Jam (#Walthamstow) on Sunday 23 November at 2pm and 3 foodie themed #ChristmasLights Tours in early December. Links via linktr.ee/joannawestmi...

I know it’s too early to advertise #Christmas events but people are already booking my Foodie themed #ChristmasLights walks. Public dates are on the link. There are still a few dates left for private group bookings too. Contact me for more info. www.eventbrite.com/cc/foodie-th...

Starting from Sunday 16th November my tours of #WalthamForest Town Hall #walthamstow will take place on third Sundays at 12pm and 2. Now booking to April 2026. Join me to discover the fascinating history of this fabulous building www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...

This made me laugh out loud on the train! A quick search implies a ‘housewife’ could have been a sewing kit but that doesn’t sound very Christmassy. Any ideas? From the London Evening Standard 18 September 1901 www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/00...

Discover two very different parts of #WalthamForest this weekend. #Chingford on Saturday at 12 and #Walthamstow on Sunday at 2. Close in distance but have v different histories. Both with @footprintsoflondon.bsky.social #LoveLondon www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/waltham-f...

Join me on Saturday for my last public #Chingford walk of 2025. From Pimp Hall to Ale House Field. 12pm start so you can visit the Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge or #EppingForest afterwards! Booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to... www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do...

Did you know that Keith Richards’ grandmother Eliza Richards was Mayor of #Walthamstow 1941-42? Keith’s father was born in Walthamstow but the family then moved to Dartford. Find out more about #WalthamForest Town Hall’s history this Saturday 20 September. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...

Last two months to join me on a Saturday for a tour of #WalthamForest Town Hall in #Walthamstow. Saturday 20th September at 10, 12 or 2 and Saturday 18th October at the same times. Sunday tours from November. (Less weddings!) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...

Would you like to lead walking tours that reveal the fascinating history of Islington and Clerkenwell? Our #guidingcourse runs from January to July and is now open for applications. Applications close on Sunday 2 November. 🔗 More info and apply here islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-training...

tewkesbury should be as famous for its mustard as dijonn and düsseldorf: & these are the boys to get it from (you want the gold mustard ball) www.tewkesburymustard.co.uk

Have you recently moved to #Walthamstow? It’s not too late to book for my #guidedwalk today at 2pm. “From Monoux and Morris to Beer and Bacon Jam”. Here are just a few of the sites we will pass along the way. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...

Looking for a #guidedwalk this #bankholiday weekend? 'From Monoux and Morris to 🍺 and Bacon Jam' #Walthamstow Tomorrow, Sunday 24 August 2pm-4pm 'From Pimp Hall to Ale House Field' #Chingford Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 2pm-4pm Dates in September too www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/waltham-f...

How have I never spotted this plaque before? I usually show an old map when talking about the City of London’s water conduit and Lord Mayor yearly dinners at the *other* Banqueting House where Stratford Place #Marylebone is today but next time I’ll stop here! www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett/sit...

Friends of #ValentinesMansion are now on Bluesky! #localhistory #Ilford

A lovely review of one of last month’s #townhall tours in #Walthamstow. Every tour is different as I continue my research www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/waltham-fo...

Join me on an in depth tour of this amazing building. Next tour this coming Saturday #GuidedTours #WalthamForest #TownHall. 🗓️ Saturdays 16th August, 20th September and 18th October at 10am, 12pm and 2pm 📍#Walthamstow 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/waltham-fo...

Colourful new #Walthamstow mural by #Dreph in Wood St next to the gym near Barrett Rd.

Join me on an in depth tour of this amazing building. Next tour this coming Saturday #GuidedTours #WalthamForest #TownHall. 🗓️ Saturdays 16th August, 20th September and 18th October at 10am, 12pm and 2pm 📍#Walthamstow 🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/waltham-fo...

I really must get round to booking this! Tomorrow!

we have nothing against cats but it fills our hearts with joy to know that on International Cat Day, Bluesky's most viral piece of content is about getting revenge on outdoor pigs

“Pepys Pubs Graves and a Grotto” #guidedwalk this Saturday 9th August. Discover some of the fascinating history of #Marylebone with me. Includes a 30 minute stop at a pub with an unusual interior www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...

Hello, quite new here, so introducing myself 👋 I’m a historian of #BlackBritishHistory @icws-sas.bsky.social, living in North Wales. My first book was #BlackTudors and my new one #Heiresses, is about nine British women who inherited enslaved people and plantations in the Caribbean.

This afternoon at 2pm. “From Monoux and Morris to 🍺 and Bacon 🥓 Jam” #GuidedWalk in #Walthamstow www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...

#WalthamForest #TownHall: my research conundrum @lbwfarchives.bsky.social fyi! westminsterwalks.london/waltham_fore...

Discover the fascinating history, interior and exterior of #WalthamForest #TownHall #Walthamstow on one of my monthly tours. 3 times-: 10am, 12pm and 2pm. My next tours will be on Saturday 26th July. Researched by me. Limited places! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...

'From Pimp Hall to Ale House Field' Guided walk in #Chingford 🗓️Saturday 19 July 2pm-4pm 📍North Chingford (Station start) Featuring Queen Victoria, Lawrence of Arabia, Ivor Novello, an eccentric French balloonist & the man who had the idea for the FA Cup! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...

An old railway carriage near Stratford station has opened as a cafe staffed by d/Deaf and hard of hearing employees. www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/tra...

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Discover the fascinating history, interior and exterior of #WalthamForest #TownHall #Walthamstow on one of my monthly tours. 3 times-: 10am, 12pm and 2pm. My next tours will be on Saturday 26th July. Researched by me. Limited places! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waltham-fo...

#Free 1 hour #guidedwalks with our vice chair Joanna aka @westminsterwalks.bsky.social along part of the #NorthChingford Heritage Trail this Sunday 6th July at 11 and 2. Part of the #Heritage Festival. Please book in advance here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/north-chin...

I expect you're wondering whether other leading politicians have shed tears in the House of Commons before - and more generally about the history of crying in British culture, and what it means. Good news - there is a book all about it! bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This Saturday 5 July at 12pm join us at The View, Rangers Rd for a #FREE talk about James Arthur #Brimble known locally for his photography, shop & book London’s #EppingForest. North #Chingford #HeritageFestival in conjunction with the LB of #WalthamForest www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-life-a...

This weekend! North #Chingford Transport Weekend with Heritage Bus Tours! 📍28 + 29 June 11-4 Chingford Station & The Hub Community Rooms: Station Approach E4 6AL. #HeritageFestival organised in conjunction with #WalthamForest Council www.chingfordhistory.org.uk/heritage-fes...