Chingford Historical Society

This Thursday 12th February join us both in person in North #Chingford (near the station) or online via Zoom. “Oranges and Lemons - around London's churches via a nursery rhyme” with City Guide Jill Finch.
Just £3 for non-members. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oranges-an...

London's Food Factories with Rob Smith It was hard work keeping Victorian London supplied with food. This talk looks at the factories where famous food brands were made.

Apologies for our recent radio silence on here. Tonight at 7.30pm! In person in N Chingford & online via Zoom if you would prefer to watch from home. All the details are on the link but no booking is needed if you’re attending in person. Just £3 for non-members www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/londons-fo...

A Rose by Any Other Name: A History of Surnames With Julian Whybra

Tonight at 7.30pm! Join us both in person in North #Chingford and online via Zoom. #Free for members and just £3 for non-members. No booking needed if you’re attending in person: A Rose by Any Other Name: A History of Surnames www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-rose-by-...

Sad news. Acorn Films Founder
David Piggott Dies Ahead of 75th Anniversary Celebration

David John Piggott 13 December 1939 – 15 October 2025

We are sad to announce the passing of David Piggott, Acorn Films member and frontman of The #Chingford Newsreel [read more…] www.chingfordhistory.org.uk

Thank you!

Residents past and present invited to event commemorating landmark Chingford documentary The event at The Community Hub in Station Road on Thursday 30th October aims to start conversations with people who have memories of Acorn Films' The Chingford Newsreel

Residents past and present invited to event commemorating landmark Chingford documentary

The event at The Community Hub in Station Road on Thursday 30th October aims to start conversations with people who have memories of Acorn Films' The Chingford Newsreel
walthamforestecho.co.uk/2025/10/14/r...

The venue for the in person meeting is the C of E Junior School, Cambridge Road, Chingford E4 7BP. This is just off Station Road near the Co-op. Doors open at 7pm.

A Trip along the River Thames in 1749 With Dr Peter Ross

This Thursday 16 October at 7.30pm we are looking forward to welcoming Dr Peter Ross to #Chingford to hear his talk ‘A Trip along the River Thames in 1749’. In person and online via Zoom. Just £3 for non-members. Booking is for online attendance only www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-trip-alo...

Today at 12pm. #Free #Localhistory #Chingford

#Free Talk next Saturday 11 October. Find out more about the life of author and photographer James Arthur Brimble with Gary Stone
📍The View, Ranger’s Rd #Chingford
🗓️ Saturday 11th October
🕰️ 12-1
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-life-a...

Tonight!

Please share! We’re collecting memories connected to Acorn Films’ amazing newsreels which were recorded and broadcast in #Chingford. More details on the second image as to what we’re looking for plus here www.facebook.com/ChingfordHis... This might jog your memory www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdSW...

The Changing Face of South Chingford A look at its history through photos, memories and archives with Gary Stone

Join us both in person and online for ‘The Changing Face of #SouthChingford’ on Thursday 18th September at 7.30pm. Both in person and online. Free for members and just £3 for everyone else. Details of the North Chingford venue are on the link. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-changi...

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...