LLHS Events
We hold a number of talks and visits each year. They are usually free to members. A fee is usually charged to non-members. For events marked "Pre-booking essential", download the booking form [Word doc] and follow the instructions contained therein.
You can also see write-ups and/or pictures from some of our previous events.
Forthcoming Events
Valentines Mansion, past present and future
Thu 10th September 2009
8pm, St. John's ChurchTalk by Georgina Green. Free to members but donations to Valentines Mansion Trust
Visit to 18th century house
Sat 26th September 2009
11am, Leytonstone High St/Aylmer Rd being NatWest BankLed by resident and owner Dwight Wood. Free. Must be pre-booked
Interview with The Rev. (Mrs) Olufemi Cole Njie
Thu 8th October
8pm, St. John's ChurchOlufemi is the first Gambian woman Methodist Minister currently serving in London. Interview by The Rev. Raymond Draper.
BFM (Black Film Maker Media)
Wed 21st October 2009
8pm, St. John's Church30 minute film about the African-Caribbean community's journey to the borough.
Early football in East London
Wed 25th November 2009
8pm, Leyton Orient Supporters' Club, Oliver Rd, LeytonTalk by Colm Kerrigan.
Evidence for Iron Age and Roman occupation in Epping Forest
Thu 21st January 2010
8pm St. John's ChurchTalk by Tony O'Connor, Epping Forest Museum.
The Life and Legacy of George Peabody
Sat 6th February 2010
3pm, St. John's ChurchTalk by Christine Wagg of the Peabody Trust.
Visit to Sukkat Shalom Reform Synagogue, Wanstead
Sun 21st February 2010
2pm, former chapel to former Wanstead Hospital, Hermon Hill, E11 1ULTea and biscuits. £3, pay at Synagogue on day. Must be pre-booked
Fresh Air and Fine Houses: Gentlemen's Estates in South West Essex
Wed 10th March 2010
7.30pm, Leyton Sixth Form CollegeTalk by Peter Lawrence.
Sharing our Stories
Sat April 17th 2010
2–4pm, St John's Church HallA Local History Fair to celebrate five years of the L&LHS.
Ten Minutes to Noon, a History of Copped Hall
Thu 22nd April 2010
8pm (doors open 7.30), St John's ChurchTalk by Peter Dalton. Free to members but donations to Copped Hall Trust please.
Annual General Meeting
Wed 20th May 2010
8pm, St. John's ChurchChris Pond, OBE, chair of Loughton Historical Society, will talk on 'The History of the Palace of Westminster'