The local history society for the Leyton & Leytonstone area of East London
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 -
Visit to the Royal Artillery Museum, Woolwich
Friday 9th March (morning), must be
booked