Chingford Historical Society

Can anyone help? Did you attend this dance school over the border in #Enfield?
"I'm looking for information on Zena Constance Smith aka Zena Kynoch who lived in #Chingford and ran a Dance School. She was born in 1922 and was a Professional vocalist touring much of the Country during and after WW2."

Chingford Urban District Council, Larkswood swimming pool brochure c.1936.

Larkswood Pool, Chingford. 📷 From VHM collection, available in our Searchroom.

Larkswood Pool, Chingford was opened by Chingford UDC in July 1936. The design featured a striking Art Deco facade & a cruciform shaped pool. There were 70,000 visitors by Sep 1936. It was adapted to be civil defence control centre in WWII. It closed in 1987 & was later demolished. #SwimmingPoolDay

On the Beat from Bloomsbury to Fitzrovia Another talk from Camden Guide Chris Foster recalling his time as a Bobby on the Beat

Join us on Thursday 17th July both in person in #NorthChingford and online when #Camden Guide and former Bobby on the Beat Chris Foster will take us on another of his light-hearted virtual adventures. Venue details are on the link and on our website www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-the-bea...

A belated thanks for having us!

Cover of Guide to Chingford and Epping Forest, late 19th cent.

Advertisement for J Soper's dairy produce, from Guide to Chingford, 1907.

Newspaper advertisement for auction of household goods, crops, livestock and farming implements at Friday Hill villa, Sep 1775.

Directory advertisement for Mornington School, The Green, Chingford, c.1930s.

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

#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...

Man holding a camera

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...

Tomorrow ! Last few tickets.

Western section from map of Friday Hill Estate, Chingford, surveyed by Jared Hill, 1738.

North-eastern section from map of Friday Hill Estate, Chingford, surveyed by Jared Hill, 1738.

South-eastern section from map of Friday Hill Estate, Chingford, surveyed by Jared Hill, 1738.

Friday Hill Estate, Chingford, Jared Hill's map of 1738. A rich resource for its depiction of buildings & natural features, this is the earliest known large scale map of Chingford. View it during our Searchroom tours on Sat 5 July! Book here www.ticketsource.co.uk/walthamfores... #DocumentoftheMonth

We’re doing it all again today!

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...

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...

The changing face of North Chingford: Open House tour of St Peter & St Paul's Church, & talk on Chingford's heritage by Gary Stone, chair of @chingfordhist.bsky.social. Wed 25 Jun 2.30-4.30pm. #NorthChingfordHeritageFestival www.walthamforest.gov.uk/events/changing-face-north-chingford-tour-and-talk

Join us at #Chingford Station for a weekend to celebrate Trams, Trolley Buses, Buses & Classic Cars. Open from 11-4. Ride on an old red London bus. #Free! HAVE A CLASSIC CAR? THERE IS STILL TIME TO EXHIBIT FOR FREE. Email enquiries@chingfordhistory.org.uk www.chingfordhistory.org.uk/heritage-fes...

We hope you will join us this weekend 28+29 June 11-4 outside #Chingford Station for a very special Transport event. As well as what is mentioned on the poster there will be several vintage cars there too! In conjunction with the LB of Waltham Forest www.chingfordhistory.org.uk/heritage-fes...

Cover of book 'London's Epping Forest' by James A Brimble (3rd edition, 1965).

Our #BookoftheMonth is 'London's Epping Forest' by James A Brimble (3rd ed 1965). First published in 1950, this influential book features J A Brimble's evocative photos. Find out more on Sat 5 July at North Chingford #HeritageFestival talk by Gary Stone, Chair @chingfordhist.bsky.social is.gd/aAEKxz

Here are two interesting events tomorrow in N #Chingford as part of the #HeritageFestival in conjunction with #LBWF. The speaker is of course our chair Gary *Stone*! www.chingfordhistory.org.uk/heritage-fes...

Map of Friday Hill Estate, Chingford, surveyed by Jared Hill, 1738.

Chingford Historical Society's stall at our Archives open day on Sat 21 June.

Waltham Forest Family History Society's stall at our Archives open day on Sat 21 June.

Chingford parish records displayed at our Archives open day on Sat 21 June.

Thank you to all who came to our open day - on the hottest day of 2025! Special thanks to our friends at Waltham Forest Family History Soc & @chingfordhist.bsky.social for participating with excellent stalls. Next one Sat 5 July www.ticketsource.co.uk/walthamfores... #NorthChingfordHeritageFestival

Thank you for having us!

The North Chingford Heritage Festival begins today! Drop in to our open day at Chingford Assembly Hall from 12.30pm-4.30pm today & meet experts from @chingfordhist.bsky.social & WF Family History Society. Searchroom tours at 12.30pm, 2pm & 3.30pm, book here www.ticketsource.co.uk/walthamfores...

Thank you!

Women’s writing circle Get creative and delve deeper into women’s history

@lbwfarchives.bsky.social Could you give our North Chingford Heritage Festival event a share? bit.ly/womenswritin...

The Home Front in World War Two: join us for this talk on Sat 5 July 2.30-3.30pm. Gary Heales will speak about local people’s experience of the home front during WWII & will sign copies of his book 'The Home Front in Chingford'. Free event; booking is essential www.ticketsource.co.uk/walthamfores...

North Chingford Heritage Festival starting Sat 21st June and will run for over two weeks. Printed programmes available at North Chingford Library. All info available here www.chingfordhistory.org.uk/heritage-fes...

Looking forward to this 🙂 on Sunday 22nd June at #PimpHallNatureReserve

The life and work of James Arthur Brimble: a talk by Gary Stone James Arthur Brimble is best known for his book, ‘London's Epping Forest'.

On Saturday 5th July at 12pm our chair Gary Stone will be giving a talk about James Arthur Brimble, local photographer and author of London’s Epping Forest. Venue: The View, next the Royal Forest Hotel. #Free but booking needed www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-life-a...

Cover of 'London's Epping Forest' by James A Brimble (3rd edition 1965).

Drawing of staircase at Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge, Chingford, from Essex Field Club guide (1925).

Photograph of Friday Hill House, Chingford, 1915.

Section from Jared Hill's map of the Friday Hill Estate, Chingford, 1738.

Join us for a Searchroom tour on Sat 21 June! Your chance to see some fascinating archives, photos, and printed sources illuminating Chingford's history. Free event, part of the North Chingford Heritage Festival. Tours start at 12.30pm, 2pm & 3.30pm. Book here www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/the...

We are so looking forward to participating in the first N #Chingford #Heritage Festival on from tomorrow 21 June to 6 July. There are loads of wonderful events & they are all #FREE! NB advance booking for some. In conjunction with the LB of #WalthamForest www.chingfordhistory.org.uk/heritage-fes...