@chingfordhist.bsky.social hosts a talk this Thursday 7.30pm Winston Churchill and Essex by Allen Packwood, Director of the Churchill Archives. CofE Junior School Cambridge Road, Chingford E4 7BP
David Boote
@wfwalkingpast.bsky.social
Keen on the history of Leyton, Leytonstone and Chingford, and walking for pleasure in and around the borough of Waltham Forest.
www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2552593... designed by George Coles who attended Leyton Technical
Music returns to legendary north London venue that hosted The Beatles and Bowie
The Gaumont State Theatre in Kilburn hosted Buddy Holly, Bowie, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles before becoming a bingo hall and now a church.
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youtu.be/t7oj32zOyrU?... a truly thought provoking video, and also Tony Robinson's cheerfulness distinct from inanity; a joy #TimeTeam
Time Team Special: Rediscovering Ancient Britain | Classic Special (Full Episode) - 2012 Dorset
YouTube video by Time Team Official
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chng.it/D6f95k55RW have a look at the linked YouTube video by John Rogers
Sign the Petition
Save the Hare and Hounds Football Ground
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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?...
King Edward VII's Mistresses
YouTube video by History Tea Time with Lindsay Holiday
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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.
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
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...
Women’s writing circle
Get creative and delve deeper into women’s history
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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! 👇
The Bylines Network Will Hutton Student Journalism Prize - Bylines Network
Bylines Network Will Hutton prize for student journalism, closing in June 2024, winner announced in August.
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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.
Labour spending review must be ‘economic reset’, Louise Haigh to say
Exclusive: Ex-minister to call for wealth tax, and Andy Burnham to demand focus on housing and education
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A new Labour Government faces ‘many difficulties’. sslh.org.uk/2025/06/01/m...
‘Mr Attlee is confident’: a Limehouse declaration
Towards the end of October 1945, Prime Minister Clement Attlee was back in his Limehouse constituency for a victory rally. It had been less than six months since the end of the war in Europe, and j…
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