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

  • "Save the Flats" Exhibition

    5th - 12th July 2008
    St. John's Church

    Exhibition about the proposals to build housing on Wanstead Flats in 1946. Part of the Leytonstone Festival.

  • "Save the Flats" Debate

    Wed 9th July 2008
    7.30pm, St. John's Church Hall

    A staged repeat of the debate which took place in 1946 on this issue Sample some WW2 food! Wear period costume (not obligatory)

  • The East End and Essex in the 18th century

    Thursday 18th September 2008
    8pm, St. John's Church

    Talk by Derek Morris

  • The black ancestors of Ron Allen

    Thursday October 9th 2008
    8pm, St. John's Church

    Raymond Draper interviews Ron Allen. Part of the L&LHS annual Black History Month event.

  • Leyton Orient's history

    November 2008
    Leyton Orient Supporters' Club

    Talk by Steve Jenkins (date to fit in with O's fixtures).

  • Guided visit to Docklands at War exhibition

    Saturday 6th December 2008
    10.30am, Museum in Docklands

    Booking essential. Visit limited to 20. £2.50 for visit, pay own entry.

  • Docklands Archaeology

    Thursday 15th January 2009
    8pm, St. John's Church

    Talk by archaeologist and L&LHS member Les Capon.

  • Talk by Rozina Visram, author of 'Asians in Britain, 400 years of History'

    Saturday 7th February 2009
    3pm, St. John's Church

  • Guided visit to Royal London Hospital Museum

    Thursday 12th February 2009
    11am, Whitechapel

    Booking essential. £3 for visit. Visit limited to 20. Free entry.

  • "From Magic Lantern to Multiplex": History of the Cinema

    11th March 2009
    7.30pm, Leyton VIth Form College, Essex Rd

    Talk by Richard Gray.

  • "Linked" walk with David Boote

    April 2009

    Walk along M11 Link Road sites. Details TBA.

  • AGM plus Peter Chamberlain: '19th Century Writing Slopes'

    Wednesday 20th May 2009
    8pm, St. John's Church

    Portable desks used by famous authors. Find the secret drawer!

  • 'Away to the Woods' with David Boote

    A Saturday in June 2009
    Kent

    Walk in Kent, based on the autobiography of the East End writer of historical fiction, Lena Kennedy. Details TBA.

  • Car Free Day Walk with David Boote

    September 2009

    Hitchcock Murals with local scenes. Mosaics at Leytonstone Underground Station. Details TBA.

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