November 2022 The Kingdom of the EaSt SEaXE with Julian Whybra. Thu 17th November 2022 at 7.30pm 31 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. 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 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.
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 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 ‘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 ‘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…
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