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

#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...

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...

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."

#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...

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...

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...

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...

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...