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

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 Church

    Talk 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 Bank

    Led 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 Church

    Olufemi 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 Church

    30 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, Leyton

    Talk by Colm Kerrigan.

  • Evidence for Iron Age and Roman occupation in Epping Forest

    Thu 21st January 2010
    8pm St. John's Church

    Talk by Tony O'Connor, Epping Forest Museum.

  • The Life and Legacy of George Peabody

    Sat 6th February 2010
    3pm, St. John's Church

    Talk 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 1UL

    Tea 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 College

    Talk by Peter Lawrence.

  • Sharing our Stories

    Sat April 17th 2010
    2–4pm, St John's Church Hall

    A 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 Church

    Talk by Peter Dalton. Free to members but donations to Copped Hall Trust please.

  • Annual General Meeting

    Wed 20th May 2010
    8pm, St. John's Church

    Chris Pond, OBE, chair of Loughton Historical Society, will talk on 'The History of the Palace of Westminster'

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