Age Exchange
Works with elder people to improve their quality of life by valuing their reminiscences and giving them opportunities for wider appreciation in the form of visual and performance arts projects, intergenerational projects, exhibitions, publications and documentary film. For more information email malcolm.jones@age-eschange.org.uk or call 02 08318 9105.
Chingford Historical Society
The Chingford Historical Society has been established over 60 years. It is a registered charity No 281623
They organise meetings during the winter on the second Wednesday of each month and coach tours to places of historical interest in the summer. We publish a bi-annual newsletter. Local history research is carried out and books and newsletters about Chingford's past are on sale. The society is affiliated to Essex Archaeological and Historical Congress.
Leyton and Leytonstone Historical Society
The Leyton & Leytonstone Historical Society began in February 2005 at a meeting attended by over a hundred people. Our long-term aims are to research and promote interest in and knowledge of the history of the area of the former Borough of Leyton and its surrounding region.
News from Nowhere
Founded in 1996, fosters fellowship and challenges the commercialisation and isolation of modern life. For more information phone 020 8555 5248 or email info@newsfromnowhereclub.org.
The Highhams Park Society
Was founded in 2006 and aims to promote a greater understanding of Highams Park. The Society holds talks, exhibitions and other activities on topics of local interest. Contact 020 8531 2938 for further information.
The Lea Valley Experience Museum Project
A Heritage Museum for Lea Valley being developed at the Pump House Steam and Transport Museum. This project showcases Britain's largest forgotten industrial story that most certainly changed the world as we know it today.
The Raphael Samuel history Centre
Promotes work on London History, comparative metropolitan histories, memory studies and the intersection of history and contemporary politics.
Virtual tour of Vestry House Museum
View Vestry House Museum online!
Waltham Forest Oral History Workshop
The Waltham Forest Oral History Workshop has been in existence for over 25 years. In that period they have recorded over 550 interviews with people connected to the borough in one way or another.
Walthamstow Historical Society
The site provides information on the background of the group, the current programme of talks and visits, a list of current publications and prices, membership information as well as images of Walthamstow and of previous group visits.
Wanstead Flats Working Group
This is an offshoot of the Leyton and Leytonstone Historical Society, dedicated to exploring the history of the flats, the 450-acre area that forms the southern boundary of Epping Forest. For more information email a.cole71@ntlworld.com or call 020 8530 3002.
WEA History classes
Are you interested in learning more about local history? The Walthamstow Branch of WEA (Workers Educational Association) runs adult education classes in this area on local history. To find out more email a.cole71@ntlworld.com or call 020 8530 3002 (evenings only).
