The local history society for the Leyton & Leytonstone area of East London

Projects

Events

Evening events start at 7.45 pm, usually at St. John’s Church (‘StJ’) on the corner of Leytonstone High Road and Church Road, E11 or at Leyton Sixth Form College (‘LSC’), Essex Road E10 6EQ     

 

Talks are free for members, £1.50 contribution to costs requested from visitors.





Archaeological excavations at Stepney Green
Wednesday 18th January 7.45 pm Leyton Sixth Form College  Essex Road E10 6EQ
Jay Carver, Crossrail Project Archaeologist, tells us what has been found at a number of sites in east London

Victorian Sensations
Saturday 4th February 2.30 pm in St John’s Church, corner of Church Lane E11 with High Road, Leytonstone
Michael Diamond talks about the sensational stories in mass market Victorian newspapers, particularly royalty, murder and show business personalities - all equally popular now

Visit to the Royal Artillery Museum, Woolwich
Friday 9th March (morning), must be booked