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Chingford Historical Society

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Promoting the history of Chingford through regular talks, meetings and visits. Non-members welcome.

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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
If you’re looking for details of our October Acorn Films event please follow us on Eventbrite to be notified when tickets are on sale. Members will be notified separately. www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/3027459099...
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Join us this Thursday 17th September at 7.30pm for a double bill of talks - Mornington Hall plus after the break the shops of Station Road. In person and online. Booking is only for the Zoom aspect. All details here. Just £3 for non-members www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/double-bil...
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Double Bill: Mornington Hall & the Shops of Station Road
A film screening and the results of a local history research project.
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
We’re looking forward to welcoming Dr Peter Ross to #Chingford next Thursday 16 July. He will talk to us about Eating out in Georgian London following publication of his new book. As usual this will be both in person and online via Zoom. Just £3 for non-members. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eating-out...
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Eating out in Georgian London
Talk by Dr Peter Ross, recently Principal Librarian at the City of London's Guildhall Library.
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
This Thurs 18 June at 7.30pm join us to hear Allen Packwood, Director of @chuarchives.bsky.social talk about Winston Churchill & his connections with Essex & Chingford. In person & online. Image: “Woodford Churchill” by @diamondgeezer.bsky.social CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winston-ch...
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Winston Churchill and Essex including his connections to Chingford
With Allen Packwood, Director of Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Our next talk will be on Thursday 18th June at 7.30pm. Allen Packwood, Director of @chuarchives.bsky.social will talk to us about Winston Churchill and his connections with Essex and Chingford. More details on the link but no need to book if attending in person www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/winston-ch...
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Winston Churchill and Essex including his connections to Chingford
With Allen Packwood, Director of Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge
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David Boote @wfwalkingpast.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Lucy Harrison www.lucy-harrison.co.uk/projects/bre... on new bakeries in Waltham Forest and old ones. Thursday 21st May at 7.30pm in the C of E Junior School, Cambridge Road, Chingford E4 7BP. Alan Crown of Crown Bakeries is coming too. Non-members £3 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/breaking-b...
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Breaking Bread, Bakeries in Waltham Forest
Talk by Lucy Harrison with Alan Crown
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
Have you ever seen this unusual bench inscription at #Chingford Mount? We found out some info from newspapers. He was a Canning Town resident but buried at Chingford Mount Cemetery poss because of space limitations. But why is the inscription on a bench here and not in #CanningTown? Any ideas?
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Steve Plumb @squaremileguide.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
May's the Bakers, May & Crown, List's the Bakers also. Barton's were huge. Chingford and Walthamstow. Long before Percy Ingle :) Were Barton's actually in Dagenham ? BTW there are Lists listed (sorry!) in the Livery of the Worshipful Company of Bakers.
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Join us at our next meeting on Thursday 21st May at 7.30pm for ‘Breaking Bread, bakeries in #WalthamForest with Lucy Harrison and Alan Crown. As usual this will be both in person in N #Chingford and online via Zoom. Just £3 for non-members www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/breaking-b...
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Breaking Bread, Bakeries in Waltham Forest
Talk by Lucy Harrison with Alan Crown
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WestminsterWalks @westminsterwalks.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
What are your plans this #BankHoliday Monday? Why not join me on a walk around N #Chingford. Hear about a cast of characters that includes Queen Victoria, Lawrence of Arabia & Ivor Novello. The walk includes traversing former field boundaries via public footpaths www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/walking-to...
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Walking Tour - From Pimp Hall to Ale House Field (Chingford)
A bank holiday walk exploring Chingford's history from forest village to London suburb with an unexpected cast of characters along the way.
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Tonight!
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Next Thurs 16 April @ 7.30pm we’re looking fwd to hearing Claire Weiss & Geoff Nicholls talk about their book (w Peter Ashan) “Slave-Trade Abolition & Leytonstone House: the Sansoms, the Buxtons and Black History”. Book to watch online. Venue details on link too www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/slave-trad...
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
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...
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
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...
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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.
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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-...
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A Rose by Any Other Name: A History of Surnames
With Julian Whybra
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
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
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Waltham Forest Echo @walthamforestecho.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
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...
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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
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
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...
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A Trip along the River Thames in 1749
With Dr Peter Ross
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 11/10/2025
Today at 12pm. #Free #Localhistory #Chingford
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
#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...
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
Tonight!
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
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 · 26/08/2025
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...
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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 · 07/08/2025
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 · 11/07/2025
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 · 10/07/2025
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...
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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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Waltham Forest Archives @lbwfarchives.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
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 · 04/07/2025
#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 · 02/07/2025
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...
Man holding a camera
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Tomorrow ! Last few tickets.
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Waltham Forest Archives @lbwfarchives.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
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 · 29/06/2025
We’re doing it all again today!
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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 · 27/06/2025
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 · 24/06/2025
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
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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 · 24/06/2025
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...
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
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 · 24/06/2025
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 · 24/06/2025
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 · 23/06/2025
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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Waltham Forest Archives @lbwfarchives.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
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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Share UK @share-uk.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
@lbwfarchives.bsky.social Could you give our North Chingford Heritage Festival event a share? bit.ly/womenswritin...
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Women’s writing circle
Get creative and delve deeper into women’s history
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Claire Ford @rangerceecee.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
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Waltham Forest Archives @lbwfarchives.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
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...
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Claire Ford @rangerceecee.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
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...
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Claire Ford @rangerceecee.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Looking forward to this 🙂 on Sunday 22nd June at #PimpHallNatureReserve
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
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...
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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'.
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Waltham Forest Archives @lbwfarchives.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
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...
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.
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Chingford Historical Society @chingfordhist.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
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...
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