Discover local black history Andy Simons welcomes the latest edition of a fascinating local history book It was four prime ministers ago when...
Back to earth with a bump Researcher James Thomas on why a hot air balloon ride cemented Chingford’s place in aviation history In the history...
A life on full power Gary Stone pays tribute to the late David Young, a long-time president of Chingford Historical Society David Young was...
From pillar to postbox Deborah Nash explores the history of the humble postbox and picks out some notable examples from Waltham Forest Our...
The dissenting scholar of Higham Hill Researcher James Thomas takes a look at a little-known but highly influential figure from the borough’s past Waltham Forest...
Discovering the Welhams of Walthamstow Tour guide Joanna Moncrieff, from Waltham Forest History and Heritage Network, delves into the story of an unusual family...
The lost farm of Lea Bridge Claire Weiss on the remarkable discoveries she made while researching her local neighbourhood An industrial estate that once stood...
The East End women who fought for gay rights Esther Freeman on the discoveries made while researching for her project about female-led activism in East London Fifty years...
Making history Lindsay Collier from Lea Valley Heritage Alliance on the launch of a new exhibition celebrating the region’s industrial history...
Catering for the masses Dr Jim Lewis on the borough’s contribution to the food industry Waltham Forest College has an interesting and varied...