March 2023 Walking Tour: From Pimp Hall to Ale House Field Sat 18th March at 2pm 31 Jan 201911 Mar 2023 In 1897 the Medical Officer of Health reported that Chingford was ‘cut off, as it were, to a great extent from the rest of the world’.* It is obviously not…
Past Events Archive On the Beat with Holborn’s Heroes with Camden Tour Guide, Chris Foster Thu 19th January 2023 at 7.30pm 1 Jan 201921 Jan 2023 We invite you to join us for another illustrated talk by Chris Foster. He will guide you on a virtual walk around the far south of the London Borough of…
WATCH Acorn Films’ Around Chingford Around Christmas. 1 Jan 201915 Jan 2023 CHS were very pleased to invite Acorn films back again for our seasonal look at these popular films of Chingford from days gone by. Tim Emblem-English has dug around in…
Past Events Archive The Kingdom of the EaSt SEaXE with Julian Whybra. Thu 17th November 2022 at 7.30pm 1 Jan 20194 Dec 2022 This will be a hybrid talk ie taking place with both a real life audience and virtually via Zoom. Book your ticket for the online talk below. Image: The Essex…
Past Events Archive Ilford Hospital Chapel with Peter Haseldine. Thu 20th October 2022 at 7.30pm 1 Jan 20192 Nov 2022 This will be a hybrid talk ie taking place with both a real life audience and virtually via Zoom. Book your ticket for the online talk below. http://www.ilfordhospitalchapel.com/ This and…
Past Events Archive WATCH Memories of Chingford 1 Jan 201922 Dec 2021 A collection of stories about people's memories of living in and around Chingford captured on film. From shopkeepers to society members, a diverse group of people talk about their lives…
Past Events Archive WATCH AN ONLINE TALK by Roy Berg about the history of Chingford and District Model Engineering Club. 1 Jan 201924 Oct 2021 Ridgeway Park's miniature railway is well known to anyone who grew up in Chingford. At this talk Roy Berg who has been chairman of the club for the past 15…
Past Events Archive WATCH Acorn Films’ Chingford in the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s 1 Jan 20199 Jun 2022 Some of the legendary videos made by Acorn Films were screened by Chingford Historical Society at their December meeting. You can watch it here with an introduction from David Piggott.…
Past Events Archive WATCH A TALK given by Gary Stone on Chingford Old Church. 1 Jan 201925 Oct 2021 On 16th July 2020 Gary Stone, Chair of Chingford Historical Society, gave a talk on the 'Zoom' platform about Chingford Old Church (All Saints). You can watch it via the…
Past Events Archive WATCH TALKS ONLINE. Charles William Alcock AND Chingford Hall and Chingford Mill. 1 Jan 201925 Oct 2021 If you missed either of these talks you can watch them via the link below on Chingford Historical Society's YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2fhODf2pLI&t=659s Joanna Moncrieff spoke about Charles William Alcock -…
Regular Events Walking Tour: From Fields & the Forest to Royals & the Railway. 1 Jan 20196 Oct 2022 Explore Chingford's history from forest village to London suburb and meet an unexpected cast of characters along the way. This walk is almost on the 140th anniversary of Queen Victoria…
Past Events Archive WATCH A TALK given by Gary Stone on The Changing face of North Chingford. 1 Jan 201925 Oct 2021 Gary Stone, Chair of Chingford Historical Society, gave a talk on the 'Zoom' platform on Thursday 21st May : 'From Buildings to Bakers'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Pc5X1gZkbg A Chingford Historical Society event.
Past Events Archive The Matchgirls’ Strike -a Great granddaughter’s Perspective. Thu 15th September 2022 at 7.30pm 1 Jan 20196 Oct 2022 Sam Johnson, Great Granddaughter of Sarah Chapman will tell the remarkable "hidden" history of the Matchgirl Strike Leader The talk will provide a summary of the social conditions that led…
Past Events Archive Talk on Derek ‘The Punching Postman’ Lloyd. Thu 21 July 2022 at 7.30pm 1 Jan 201926 Jul 2022 Talk by Ian Cuddy - Club secretary of the Waltham Forest Amateur Boxing Club Boxer Derek Lloyd (1936-2011), called "the Punching Postman," was Britain's amateur flyweight champion in 1955. Moving…
Past Events Archive North Chingford Heritage Trail Launch. Sat 25th June 1-5pm 1 Jan 20195 Jul 2022 A Chingford Historical Society event.
Past Events Archive A Guided Walk up Pole Hill (Lawrence of Arabia theme). Sat 18th June at 7.30pm 1 Jan 201922 Jun 2022 A Chingford Historical Society event.
Regular Events Virtual Tour: From Fields and the Forest to Royals and the Railway. 1 Jan 20195 Apr 2022 Explore Chingford’s history from forest village to London suburb and meet an unexpected cast of characters along the way. Chingford on the edge of Epping Forest in north-east London has…
Past Events Archive Children’s workhouses in East London and Essex. Thu 21st April 2022 1 Jan 201926 Apr 2022 John Walker on ‘Children's workhouses in East London and Essex in the late 19th century. From the 1850s overcrowded east London areas built workhouses specifically for children in the then…
Past Events Archive Talk: Barking Abbey. Thu 17th February 2022 1 Jan 201919 Feb 2022 Our speaker was Jef Page. Unfortunately due to copyright restrictions this talk wasn't recorded. This and future talks hosted by Chingford Historical Society will incur a £3 charge for non-members.…
Past Events Archive Chingford Newsreels 1950s-1990s. hosted by Gary Stone. Thu 9th December at 7.30pm 1 Jan 201922 Dec 2021 at The C of E Primary School, Cambridge Road, Chingford and online via Zoom. We will be back at our pre-pandemic meeting venue which is the C of E Primary School, Cambridge…
Past Events Archive Around Chingford by Tram, Bus and Train. Thu 13th January 2022 1 Jan 201922 Jan 2022 Our speaker was Roger Torode, who has lived in Waltham Forest for over 35 years. He is now retired after a 30 year career with London Transport/Transport for London, and…
Past Events Archive Online talk by Dr Jessica Borge – The London Rubber Company in Chingford. Thu 21st October at 7pm 1 Jan 201924 Oct 2021 An online talk with Dr Jessica Borge author of Protective Practices. A History of the London Rubber Company and the Condom Business From 1939 until the 1990s The London Rubber…
Past Events Archive Online talk by Georgina Green about ‘The Buxtons – an old Essex Family’. 1 Jan 20192 Jul 2021 Seven generations of the Buxton family are traced in Coggeshall and the Epping Forest area through their interest in politics, social reform, banking, brewing and nature conservation. It centres around…
Past Events Archive The ‘History of Fire Stations and the Fire Service including Chingford’s Fire Service’ 1 Jan 20193 Jun 2021 An online talk by architectural historian and author Billy Reading on fire stations and the fire service including Chingford's fire service. Billy Reading is an architectural historian and author who…
Past Events Archive ‘Alternative Kings Cross’ Online Talk by Chris Foster. 1 Jan 20198 May 2021 Camden Tour Guide Chris Foster will talk to Chingford Historical Society about Alternative Kings Cross. "Alternative Kings Cross" - A light hearted meander through some of the lesser known Dickensian…
Past Events Archive Online reminiscence session – memories of Waltham Forest. Thu 25 March at 11am 1 Jan 20196 Apr 2021 Bring back memories of Waltham Forest in days gone by, and stay connected and social during lockdown. About this Event Join St Peter-in-the-Forest for free online reminiscence sessions. We will…
Past Events Archive ‘Victorian and Edwardian homes in Chingford’ Online Talk by Karen Averby. 1 Jan 201920 Mar 2021 Buildings historian Karen Averby from Archangel Heritage will talk to Chingford Historical Society about Victorian and Edwardian homes in Chingford. The arrival of the railway in 1873 heralded changes in…
Past Events Archive Online reminiscence session – memories of Waltham Forest. Thu 18 March at 11am 1 Jan 201920 Mar 2021 Bring back memories of Waltham Forest in days gone by, and stay connected and social during lockdown. About this Event Join St Peter-in-the-Forest for free online reminiscence sessions. We will…
Past Events Archive Online reminiscence session – memories of Waltham Forest. Thu 11 March at 11am 1 Jan 201920 Mar 2021 Bring back memories of Waltham Forest in days gone by, and stay connected and social during lockdown. About this Event Join St Peter-in-the-Forest for free online reminiscence sessions. We will…
Regular Events Virtual Tour: From Fields and the Forest to Royals and the Railway 1 Jan 20198 Mar 2021 Explore Chingford’s history from forest village to London suburb and meet an unexpected cast of characters along the way. Chingford on the edge of Epping Forest in north-east London has…
Past Events Archive ‘Women, War and Wolf Cubs’ Online Talk by Caroline Pantling. 1 Jan 201928 Feb 2021 Following Caroline Pantling's very successful talk to Chingford Historical Society in August 2020 she returns to give us more scouting history. As the First World War took hold women’s contributions…
Past Events Archive Walthamstow village – A Place of History. Online talk by Peter Lawrence. 1 Jan 201914 Feb 2021 Hear Peter Lawrence talk about the original hilltop village that has survived the ravages of 19th & 20th century suburban development. This talk is hosted by Chingford Historical Society. Due…
Past Events Archive Chingford: From Fields & the Forest to Royals & the Railway. 1 Jan 201931 Dec 2020 Joanna has now turned this into a virtual walk. Follow her on Eventbrite to find out when she will next be 'leading' this walk. All her walks both virtual and…
Past Events Archive The History of Gilwell Park. 1 Jan 20191 Sep 2020 Caroline Pantling, Head of Heritage Services at The Scouts spoke about the history of Gilwell Park at Chingford Historical Society's August meeting held online via Zoom. From medieval manor to…
Past Events Archive Lippitts Hill Camp in War and Peace – Bryn Elliott talk. 1 Jan 201924 Mar 2019 at The C of E Primary School, Cambridge Road, Chingford. Bryn Elliott's Website
Past Events Archive A tour of Elizabethan London – Nick Dobson talk. 1 Jan 201923 Mar 2019 This talk will follow Chingford Historical Society A.G.M. at The C of E Primary School, Cambridge Road, Chingford. The image above is a detail from Visscher's View of London, 1616. ©…
Past Events Archive The work of the Essex Record Office – Lawrence Barker talk. 1 Jan 201923 Apr 2019 at The C of E Primary School, Cambridge Road, Chingford. A Chingford Historical Society event.
Past Events Archive Pimp Hall Dovecote Open Day 1 Jan 201921 May 2019 See inside one of Chingford's oldest buildings, guided tours all day. Free tea and coffee. Off Kings Road E4 7HR, buses 212, 179, 397.
Past Events Archive St Peter & St Paul’s Heritage Open morning 1 Jan 201922 Mar 2020 The church of St Peter and St Paul on Chingford Green is opening up its archives for everyone to explore 175 years of local and parish history. Drop by and…
Past Events Archive James Brimble, author of ‘London’s Epping Forest’ – talk 1 Jan 201922 Mar 2020 James Brimble ran a newsagent's and bookshop in Station Road, Chingford, 1940s to the 1970s. He was a well-known photographer of Epping Forest and was the author of publications about…
Past Events Archive Pimp Hall Dovecote Open Day 1 Jan 201924 Sep 2019 17th century dovecote (pigeon house) open to the public. No charge. Kings Road, Chingford E4 7HR - take the turning past the Sea Scouts and the Recycling Centre. Buses 179,…
Past Events Archive The Stort Story – Richard Thomas talk. 1 Jan 201917 Nov 2019 at The C of E Primary School, Cambridge Road, Chingford. A Chingford Historical Society event.
Past Events Archive Chingford in the 80s and 90s – Acorn Films talk. 1 Jan 201918 Dec 2019 at The C of E Primary School, Cambridge Road, Chingford. A Chingford Historical Society event.
Past Events Archive cancelled: The Changing Face of North Chingford, Talk – 19th March 8.15pm 1 Jan 201921 Mar 2020 Chingford Historical Society was to have hosted a talk by Gary Stone about the Changing Face of North Chingford - from Buildings to Bakers. At Chingford Church of England School,…
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