David Boote
@wfwalkingpast.bsky.social
Keen on the history of Leyton, Leytonstone and Chingford, and walking for pleasure in and around the borough of Waltham Forest.
www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2552593... designed by George Coles who attended Leyton Technical
Music returns to legendary north London venue that hosted The Beatles and Bowie
The Gaumont State Theatre in Kilburn hosted Buddy Holly, Bowie, The Rolling Stones and The Beatles before becoming a bingo hall and now a church.
www.hamhigh.co.uk
October 12, 2025 at 4:16 AM
www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/2552593... designed by George Coles who attended Leyton Technical
youtu.be/t7oj32zOyrU?... a truly thought provoking video, and also Tony Robinson's cheerfulness distinct from inanity; a joy #TimeTeam
Time Team Special: Rediscovering Ancient Britain | Classic Special (Full Episode) - 2012 Dorset
YouTube video by Time Team Official
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October 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
youtu.be/t7oj32zOyrU?... a truly thought provoking video, and also Tony Robinson's cheerfulness distinct from inanity; a joy #TimeTeam
chng.it/D6f95k55RW have a look at the linked YouTube video by John Rogers
Sign the Petition
Save the Hare and Hounds Football Ground
chng.it
October 7, 2025 at 6:20 PM
chng.it/D6f95k55RW have a look at the linked YouTube video by John Rogers
This YouTube video lists Rosa Lewis, Rosa Ovenden from a poor family in Leyton, as one of King Edward VII's mistresses youtu.be/PaahPiAftxo?...
King Edward VII's Mistresses
YouTube video by History Tea Time with Lindsay Holiday
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October 3, 2025 at 11:21 AM
This YouTube video lists Rosa Lewis, Rosa Ovenden from a poor family in Leyton, as one of King Edward VII's mistresses youtu.be/PaahPiAftxo?...
When Sir Gilbert Heathcote left Leyton he made a new home in Normanton, County of Rutland
September 15, 2025 at 8:16 PM
When Sir Gilbert Heathcote left Leyton he made a new home in Normanton, County of Rutland
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“I’m demanding justice,” Lisa Phillips, a model who was brought to Epstein’s island in 2000, said.
“Congress must choose. Will you continue to protect predators? Or will you finally protect survivors?”
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
“Congress must choose. Will you continue to protect predators? Or will you finally protect survivors?”
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
September 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
“I’m demanding justice,” Lisa Phillips, a model who was brought to Epstein’s island in 2000, said.
“Congress must choose. Will you continue to protect predators? Or will you finally protect survivors?”
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
“Congress must choose. Will you continue to protect predators? Or will you finally protect survivors?”
Story: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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So lucky yesterday to have clear skies as we drove up to Donegal's iconic mountain, Errigal – an Earagail.
Sadly not enough time to traverse the path up - next time!
Sadly not enough time to traverse the path up - next time!
September 3, 2025 at 8:41 PM
So lucky yesterday to have clear skies as we drove up to Donegal's iconic mountain, Errigal – an Earagail.
Sadly not enough time to traverse the path up - next time!
Sadly not enough time to traverse the path up - next time!
Derek Jacobi grew up in Leyton, Frank Muir did so from about 11. The two appear BBC TV Four next Monday 8 September 9pm Call My Bluff
September 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Derek Jacobi grew up in Leyton, Frank Muir did so from about 11. The two appear BBC TV Four next Monday 8 September 9pm Call My Bluff
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Well shit. 8.30 but it’s pitch black out. I don’t even remember when it suddenly stopped being light in the evenings. I can’t tell you how not prepared for the short dark days of winter I am.
August 25, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Well shit. 8.30 but it’s pitch black out. I don’t even remember when it suddenly stopped being light in the evenings. I can’t tell you how not prepared for the short dark days of winter I am.
My favourite building
No brush, no pencil. Just a typewriter.
Artist James, using a 1930s Smith Premier typewriter, typed out this painting.
#art #printer #unique #typewriter #illustration
Artist James, using a 1930s Smith Premier typewriter, typed out this painting.
#art #printer #unique #typewriter #illustration
August 26, 2025 at 8:16 PM
My favourite building
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The Norman font from the Church of St. Margaret of Antioch at Crick in Northamptonshire. 📸 My own. #FontsOnFriday #Medieval #Crick #Northamptonshire
July 4, 2025 at 6:20 AM
The Norman font from the Church of St. Margaret of Antioch at Crick in Northamptonshire. 📸 My own. #FontsOnFriday #Medieval #Crick #Northamptonshire
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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
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Lawyers! Had dinner with @patkane.bsky.social, hosted by Kairos (www.kairos.london - check it out) and he observed that we will have artificial intelligence when an AI, afraid of being turned off, calls a lawyer.
Is there learning on this?
Is there learning on this?
June 28, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Lawyers! Had dinner with @patkane.bsky.social, hosted by Kairos (www.kairos.london - check it out) and he observed that we will have artificial intelligence when an AI, afraid of being turned off, calls a lawyer.
Is there learning on this?
Is there learning on this?
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Next to the south side of Leabridge bridge is a pub, the "Princess of Wales" and a Grade II listed Victorian Old Schoolhouse, built in 1841, by Arthur Ashpitel and gifted in perpetuity by his family for the free education for the children of "transient boatmen and bargees".
June 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Next to the south side of Leabridge bridge is a pub, the "Princess of Wales" and a Grade II listed Victorian Old Schoolhouse, built in 1841, by Arthur Ashpitel and gifted in perpetuity by his family for the free education for the children of "transient boatmen and bargees".
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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...
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@lbwfarchives.bsky.social Could you give our North Chingford Heritage Festival event a share? bit.ly/womenswritin...
Women’s writing circle
Get creative and delve deeper into women’s history
bit.ly
June 9, 2025 at 12:15 PM
@lbwfarchives.bsky.social Could you give our North Chingford Heritage Festival event a share? bit.ly/womenswritin...
John Rogers' latest YouTube video follows Virginia Woolf's mental steps as she walks in parts of central London. 'Mrs Dalloway' was published 100 years ago and describes a June day. This is a perfect match of subject to video blogger. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsWl...
June 15, 2025 at 8:21 PM
John Rogers' latest YouTube video follows Virginia Woolf's mental steps as she walks in parts of central London. 'Mrs Dalloway' was published 100 years ago and describes a June day. This is a perfect match of subject to video blogger. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsWl...
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This afternoon, I sent this email to the MP for Edgware, the London Assembly Member for Edgware, the Leader and Deputy Leader of Barnet Council, and the three Local Ward Councillors for Edgware Town Centre.
Let's see what they do.
Let's see what they do.
June 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
This afternoon, I sent this email to the MP for Edgware, the London Assembly Member for Edgware, the Leader and Deputy Leader of Barnet Council, and the three Local Ward Councillors for Edgware Town Centre.
Let's see what they do.
Let's see what they do.
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The Aquascutum Walthamstow Shirt factory in 1953 corner 26-30 Forest road and Black Horse Road Walthamstow London
June 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
The Aquascutum Walthamstow Shirt factory in 1953 corner 26-30 Forest road and Black Horse Road Walthamstow London
#ChingfordHistoricalSociety is at the #ChingfordVillageFayre until 3pm today. Inside #ChingfordMethodistChurch because of the weather forecast.
June 7, 2025 at 10:23 AM
#ChingfordHistoricalSociety is at the #ChingfordVillageFayre until 3pm today. Inside #ChingfordMethodistChurch because of the weather forecast.