Welcome to the Chingford Historical Society
Join us to discover more about the history of Chingford and surrounding areas…
WELCOME
Discover more about the history of Chingford and surrounding areas…
- Carry out research with help from members
- Each month from January to April and September to December we have a different guest speaker (free admission to members).
- Summer Visits
- Newsletter
- Discounts on CHS publications
- See Events Page for more details
If you have any photographs or documents, or memories of old Chingford that you think might be of interest to us, please contact Gary Stone in the first instance on
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LATEST NEWS
DAVID YOUNG We are saddened by the news that our president David Young, passed away on 26th May 2020. David was a member of the Society for over 40 years and will always be remembered for his famous summer mystery coach tours. Read his full obituary HERE.
LATEST ONLINE TALK Our zoom talk on Chingford All Saints (the Old Church). includes interviews with church historians filmed at the church by Gary Stone, was well received on Thursday 16th July 2020 with some great comments. Now on our YouTube channel for those who missed it here:
NEXT ONLINE TALK - 20th August 2020 7pm The History of Gilwell Park hosted by Caroline Pantling. For FREE online tickets go to our CALENDAR OF EVENTS HERE.
EVENTS
Based on current Government advice on Coronavirus, we regret to inform our members and friends that we cannot hold talks at present. However through the wonders of technology, we are now holding monthy virtual talks online. See Calendar of Events.
Events for our talks take place at:-
Venue: C of E Primary School, Cambridge Road, Chingford E4 7BP
Time: 7.30pm
Onsite parking available.
To see more events visit our Calendar of Events.
OUR LATEST 2020 NEWSLETTER IS AVAILABLE HERE.