Chingford Historical Society
@chingfordhist.bsky.social
Promoting the history of Chingford through regular talks, meetings and visits. Non-members welcome.
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
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
October 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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
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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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 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...
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
October 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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 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...
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...
A Trip along the River Thames in 1749
With Dr Peter Ross
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October 12, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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...
#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...
📍The View, Ranger’s Rd #Chingford
🗓️ Saturday 11th October
🕰️ 12-1
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-life-a...
October 11, 2025 at 9:08 AM
#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...
📍The View, Ranger’s Rd #Chingford
🗓️ Saturday 11th October
🕰️ 12-1
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-life-a...
October 5, 2025 at 7:42 AM
#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...
📍The View, Ranger’s Rd #Chingford
🗓️ Saturday 11th October
🕰️ 12-1
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-life-a...
Tonight!
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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September 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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...
September 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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...
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
www.eventbrite.co.uk
August 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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."
"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."
August 7, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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."
"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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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
July 11, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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
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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July 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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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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
#NorthChingfordHeritageFestival
July 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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
#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...
July 4, 2025 at 7:09 AM
#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...
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...
July 2, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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.
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.
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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July 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Tomorrow ! Last few tickets.
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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
June 29, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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 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...
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...
June 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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...
June 27, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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...
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...
June 27, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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...
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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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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June 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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...
June 24, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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...
June 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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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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
June 24, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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...
June 24, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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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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
June 23, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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