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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Looking for a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift? Women from Hackney’s History is a lovely way to celebrate the women in our lives. Order Vol I or Vol II today through The Hackney Society publications page. (www.hackneysociety.org/publications/). #MothersDay #TheHackneySociety #WomenFromHackney

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Hackney Brutalist icon - Join @HackneySociety for a guided visit to Haggerston School (Ernö Goldfinger, 1964–67), Grade II listed & refurbed 2012 (Avanti). Sat 28 Feb 2026, 10:30–12:30 (arr 10:15), E2 8LS. £5/£10. Book via Eventbrite—Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/visit-hagg...

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

In the late 1800s, Minnie Green arrived in Britain from India as an ayah or nanny. Like many, she was left stranded far from home. Her story was partly lived at Hackney’s Ayahs Home, later honoured with an @englishheritage.bsky.social plaque...

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

A peek upstairs at Kings Hall (Hackney Baths) with local historian and guide, Sue Doe (Hackney Society Tour Guiding Course): Victorian stair tiles, iron balustrades, stained glass and cast-iron fireplaces. Read our newsletter Spaces for more details: hackneysociety.org #HackneyBaths #KingsHall

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Hackney once shaped global botany. A Mare Street nursery influenced kew gardens, St Petersburg & Australia, and helped create Europe’s largest arboretum at Abney Park. Discover the story: www.hackneysociety.org/publications... #HackneyHistory #Books

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Explore the architecture that defined modern Hackney. Twentieth-Century Buildings in Hackney highlights key civic, housing & community buildings that shaped the borough through the 1900s. Get your copy & support local heritage: www.hackneysociety.org/publications... #Hackney #Architecture #Heritage

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Why fight for spaces like #HolbornStudios? On 18 Dec, join Mike McCartney for a festive celebration to explore how years of advocacy saved one of London’s key creative hubs — and what it means for future heritage protection. lnkd.in/e4eqbjyq #Hackneysociety #HackneyHistory #HolbornStudios

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Clapton Station’s heritage is back on show. A disused building has been restored with Victorian seating, vintage lighting & period details. Arriva Rail London, in partnership with TfL and the RailwayHeritageTrust. #HackneySociety #Clapton

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Discover Hackney's modern icons. 40 buildings, 40 authors, 155 photographs. Award-winning + beautifully illustrated. Preview + purchase: [www.hackneysociety.org/documents/Ha… #Hackneysociety #Architecture

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Membership of the Hackney Society helps safeguard Hackney's architectural & cultural heritage. Benefits include: • Talks, tours & events • Involvement in planning + conservation groups Give a gift of membership that matters this Christmas → www.hackneysociety.org #Hackney #Heritage

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

We're celebrating the hard work that secured Holborn Studios. Join us on 18 December as Mike McCartney discusses the long planning struggle, and what it means for protecting historic spaces. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1902217647... #HolbornStudios #HeritageProtection #Hackneysociety

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

How do we preserve Hackney’s architectural heritage in the digital age? Join our Wikipedia editing workshop with Wikimedia UK & help document the women who shaped Hackney’s built & cultural landscape. Tickets: www.tickettailor.com/events/hackn... #HackneyHistory #WikipediaEditathon

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Chowdhury Walk housing in Hackney was awarded a RIBA London Award 2024. Designed by Al-Jawad Pike - recognised for its contextual design, and high-quality housing. www.riba.org/explore/awar... www.ribaj.com/buildings/ri... #RIBAAwards2024 #Hackneysociety #ChowdhuryWalk #Architecture

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Get clear updates on Hackney’s planning, conservation and architectural changes. SPACES gives you expert insights into decisions shaping the borough’s future. @Historyofstokey Sign up: www.hackneysociety.org/planning/spa... #Hackney #Planning #BuiltEnvironment #Architecture

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Join us at the De Beauvoir Christmas Fair Trail! 🎄 Expect unique stalls, creative gifts, + The Hackney Society Book Stall with "Women from Hackney's History Vol II". 📚 www.hackneysociety.org/publications... Event: thebenyonestate.com/news/2022/th...

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Take part in shaping Hackney’s story. Join our Wikipedia workshop with Wikimedia UK + help document the women who built Hackney’s heritage. Open to all — beginners welcome! Bring a laptop Sign up: www.tickettailor.com/events/hackn... #HackneyHistory #WikipediaEditathon #Hackneysociety

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Proposal in Dalston: reopen Colvestone Primary School as a community education & culture hub, with space for Pollock’s Toy Museum. Read the story & add your support: www.hackneysociety.org/blog/hackney... #Hackneysociety #Dalston #Heritage

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Hackney’s heritage matters. With hundreds of listed assets—and 31 on the 2024 Heritage at Risk Register—we track issues, share evidence, and press for action (e.g., Haggerston Baths, Stoke Newington Municipal Buildings). www.hackneysociety.org/campaigns/bu... #HackneySociety #BuildingsAtRisk

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Hackney: Portrait of a Community 1967–2017 marks 50 years of change — from post-war hardship to cultural renaissance. Fifty essays capture Hackney's architecture, activism & diversity. Order your copy www.hackneysociety.org/publications... #HackneySociety #Hackney #Heritage #Architecture

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Architect Benedict O’Looney explores the design and legacy of Old London Bridge — from its Beaux Arts beauty to its lasting influence on London’s architecture. Nov 13 | 7:15–9pm GMT Sign up here: hackneysociety.org #Heritage #Architecture #London

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Love Hackney? Join your local Conservation Area Advisory Committee (CAAC) and help protect the borough’s heritage, design & character. No experience needed — just passion for your community! Volunteer today: www.hackneysociety.org/caac/ #Hackney #Volunteering

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Explore the story of Old London Bridge & the stone alcoves in Victoria Park. Pembury Community Centre, Dalston Lane, London E8 1FA Book your place now → www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/old-london... #HackneySociety #HackneyHistory

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

We toured NLWA’s rebuilt EcoPark to learn how Hackney’s waste is handled—from reuse & recycling to energy generation. Read more & join a future visit: www.hackneysociety.org/blog/a-day-o... #HackneySociety #Hackney #Sustainability

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Train as a Hackney guide: local history + architecture, route design, inclusive storytelling, archives research, group management & safeguarding. Apply by Friday 31st October. Sign up: www.hackneysociety.org/guiding-cour... #GuidingCourse #Heritage #Architecture #EastLondon #HackneySociety

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

How did Dalston shape UK music? Four Aces took Black music from ska/rocksteady to dub, lovers rock, dancehall & early jungle. New panel + memory garden honour Sir Collins. Read & share memories: www.hackneysociety.org/blog/tv-actr... #Hackney #Dalston #FourAces #SirCollins #UKMusicHistory

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Discover Hackney’s architectural heritage and local stories at Hackney History Festival. Talks, walks, archives and community memory in one place. Book your tickets today: www.tickettailor.com/events/hackn... #HackneyHistoryFestival #Hackney #Heritage

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Why do we love Hackney? Home to over 1,300 listed buildings, dozens of parks, and open spaces, and some of London’s most iconic music and art scenes. Have a closer look: www.hackneysociety.org #HackneySociety #Hackney #History #Heritage #London

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Hackney’s Circular Economy Hub is redefining urban regeneration — blending sustainable design, community collaboration & heritage preservation. Discover how Hackney leads the way in circular design. Read the blog here: www.hackneysociety.org/blog/the-cir... #HackneySociety #CircularEconomy

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

The new Hackney Tour Guiding Course is now available. Gain a recognised qualification and join the Hackney Tour Guides’ Association. Book now: www.hackneysociety.org/guiding-cour… #HackneySociety #TourGuiding #HackneyHistory ##architecture #events #regeneration #events

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Explore Hackney’s heritage on our Clapton Common Guided Tour, featuring listed buildings and sites on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register. 🗓 Sat 18 Oct | 11:15am–12:30pm 📍 St Thomas’ Church → Springfield Park Café 🎟 Book now: bit.ly/3KRykNQ

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Join us for the next Hackney History Festival event, a celebration of local stories, heritage, and community spirit. Free entry – book your place now: 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/hackney… #HackneySociety #HackneyHistoryFestival #Heritage #Hackney

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

‪115 inspiring stories of women who helped shape Hackney. From suffragettes Alice Paul and Olive Beamish to creatives and community leaders, this new release celebrates their lasting impact. 👉 Order your copy: www.hackneysociety.org/publications... #Hackneysociety

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Step back in time with us! Join the FREE Lauriston Rd Drinking Trough Guided Tour in Victoria Park Sun 12 Oct | 11–12:15pm Village Green, E9 7LD 🎟️ Reserve your spot: www.tickettailor.com/events/hackney…

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Hackney’s architectural heritage is more than buildings; it’s the story of our borough. By becoming a member of The Hackney Society, you’ll help protect it. 👉 Join today: www.hackneysociety.org/membership #HackneySociety #Architecture #HeritageMatters

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

At our Hackney Society Wikithon, we want volunteers like you to help improve Wikipedia pages, so the borough’s heritage is properly represented. Because Hackney’s stories deserve to be told. 👉 Read more and join our newsletter for more information: www.hackneysociety.org/blog

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

This October, we mark Black History Month in the UK, a time to recognise and honour the immense contributions Black people have made in shaping communities, creating opportunities, and leading positive change. #BlackHistoryMonth #Inclusion #CommunityBuilding #Leadership #BHM2025

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Hackney’s 470 locally listed heritage assets reflect the borough’s rich history, yet they lack the protection of national listing. 👉 You can help us protect at-risk heritage for the future. Learn how: hackneysociety.org. #HackneySociety #HackneyHistory #BuildingsAtRisk #HackneyArchitecture

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Discover the story of Hackney’s historic troughs, help record their heritage, and enjoy a guided walk to Dalston Junction. Sat 4 Oct 2025 11 AM – 12 PM De Beauvoir Rd/Stamford Rd, N1 4JP 🎟️ FREE event → Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/hackn...

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Since 1967, The Hackney Society has been working to protect the borough’s heritage. You can help us preserve Hackney’s unique identity and ensure those stories inspire the future. 👉 www.hackneysociety.org/membership/ #HackneySociety #HeritageMatter

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Hackney’s heritage is at risk. 31 nationally listed buildings are on the 2024 Heritage at Risk Register. Join us to protect Hackney’s story. www.hackneysociety.org/campaigns/bu... #HackneySociety #SaveHackneyHistory

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Free Wikipedia Editing Workshop open to all. #BlackHistoryMonth free editing. Sunday 26 Oct | 1:15–4 PM Hackney Archives, E8 3BQ Learn how to edit, write, and share knowledge. Register free: www.tickettailor.com/events/hackn... #Hackneysociety

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Change is constant — but heritage matters. Since 2010, the Hackney Society Planning Group has been working to protect the borough’s historic character while supporting sensitive, positive regeneration efforts in Hackney. 👉 hackneysociety.org #HackneySociety #HeritageMatters

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

NEW for 2026: Hackney Tour Guiding Course. Build the research + presentation skills to deliver professional walking tours — while exploring Hackney’s history from medieval roots to modern creative districts. Limited bursaries • Apply by 31 Application: www.hackneysociety.org/guiding-cour...

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Hackney’s plaques bring our history to life. We’re now campaigning for a plaque for Edith Watson, whose remarkable story deserves recognition. Support the campaign 👉 www.hackneysociety.org/planning/pla... #HackneySociety #HackneyHistory #PlaquesScheme

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

Hackney: Modern, Restored, Forgotten, Ignored. A landmark book marking 40 years of The Hackney Society, showcasing 40 extraordinary buildings — from the modern to the forgotten. 👉 Get your copy: www.hackneysociety.org/publications... #HackneySociety #HackneyHeritage #HackneyHistory

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Sutton House, Hackney’s oldest residential building (1535), faces proposed redundancies that could impact its future as a community and educational space. The Hackney Society is urging @nationaltrust to protect this vital heritage site. Spread the word. #HackneySociety #SuttonHouse #Heritage

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

🌍 Ever wondered where Hackney’s waste goes? On 3 Sept 2025, join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the £1.5bn Enfield-Edmonton EcoPark with @NLWA. 👉 Register now: bit.ly/HackneyEcoPark #HackneySociety #SustainableHackney #CircularEconomy

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

31 of Hackney’s heritage treasures are officially “at risk”. The Hackney Society is calling on the community to help protect them. Join the campaign here: www.hackneysociety.org/campaigns/bu... #HackneySociety #BuildingsAtRisk

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Join The Hackney Society and help us celebrate and conserve our borough. ✨ Become a member and receive perks: 🎟️ Talks, walks & events 📚 Free newsletters & book discounts 🏛️ Support vital conservation 👉 Become a member today: www.hackneysociety.org/membership #HackneySociety

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The Hackney Society @hackney-society.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Hackney’s got heart — and history. From street corners to skylines, it’s a borough full of stories. At Hackney Society, we’re all about celebrating what makes Hackney so special. Learn more and get involved: 👉 www.hackneysociety.org/about-us/ #Hackney #HackneySociety #LocalVoices #CommunityHeritage

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