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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 5d

#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
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 22d

Tonight!

Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Aug 26

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...

The Changing Face of South Chingford

A look at its history through photos, memories and archives with Gary Stone

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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Sep 5

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...

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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Aug 26

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...

The Changing Face of South Chingford

A look at its history through photos, memories and archives with Gary Stone

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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Aug 7

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."

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Waltham Forest Archives @lbwfarchives.bsky.social · Jul 11

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

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

Larkswood Pool, Chingford.

📷 From VHM collection, available in our Searchroom.

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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Jul 10

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...

On the Beat from Bloomsbury to Fitzrovia

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

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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Jul 10

A belated thanks for having us!

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Waltham Forest Archives @lbwfarchives.bsky.social · Jul 3

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

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.

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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Jul 4

#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...

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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Jul 2

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...

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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Jul 1

Tomorrow ! Last few tickets.

Share UK @share-uk.bsky.social · Jun 30

LAST CHANCE: Our women's writing circle is days away. Get your ticket booked now >> bit.ly/womenswritin...

Join us as part of Chingford Heritage Festival to free write, journal or use any other creative writing to build a deeper connection with women from the past, on whose shoulder's we stand.

Women’s writing circle

Get creative and delve deeper into women’s history

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Waltham Forest Archives @lbwfarchives.bsky.social · Jun 29

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

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.

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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Jun 29

We’re doing it all again today!

Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Jun 27

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...

Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Jun 27

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...

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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Jun 27

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...

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Waltham Forest Archives @lbwfarchives.bsky.social · Jun 24

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

The changing face of North Chingford - A tour and a talk

North Chingford Heritage Festival

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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Jun 24

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 [email protected] www.chingfordhistory.org.uk/heritage-fes...

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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Jun 24

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...

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Waltham Forest Archives @lbwfarchives.bsky.social · Jun 24

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

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

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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Jun 24

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...

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Waltham Forest Archives @lbwfarchives.bsky.social · Jun 23

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

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.

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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Jun 23

Thank you for having us!

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Waltham Forest Archives @lbwfarchives.bsky.social · Jun 21

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...

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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · Jun 20

Thank you!

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