Oswald Mosley addressing a large crowd on Wanstead Flats in July 1938
Oswald Mosley addressing a large crowd on Wanstead Flats in July 1938
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Remembrance service at Wanstead War Memorial.
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At this time of year, many homeowners will be in their gardens pruning back hedges and trees. Just be sure you don’t chop off more than you can handle, says...
Christine Clark will be talking about her experiences of volunteering at Redbridge Foodbank at an East London Soroptimists event this month I volunteer at Redbridge Foodbank, one of the 1200...
In the 18th of a series of articles charting the Wild Wanstead project, green roof expert Chris Bridgman explains how to turn your extension roof into a wildlife-friendly garden in the...
The Natural History Museum’s Curator of Meteorites will be giving a talk at Wanstead House this month. “Dr Natasha Almeida will be discussing meteorites, the far-flung remnants of the solar...
David Williams in the churchyard of St Anne’s Church in Soho, alongside a plaque for his namesake, the founder of The Royal Literary FundIn the first of two articles by former local resident David Williams, the journalist-turned-tour guide and lecturer explains why he often returns to the area to give talks to local groups....
The Highams Players perform comedies, thrillers and dramas two or three times a year at Wanstead HouseAmateur dramatics group the Highams Players are celebrating their 80th anniversary with a production of the Alan Ayckbourn comedy Life and Beth at Wanstead House on 21, 22 and 23...
Switching on the Christmas lights in Wanstead is always a popular eventParker Dairies milkman Steve Hayden will be switching on the George Green Christmas tree lights on 22 November at 4.30pm. “The theme will be that of a cleaner, greener, plastic-free...
Woodlands Avenue – a typical streetscape in the Aldersbrook Conservation Area. ©2019 GoogleA public workshop took place last month in Redbridge Council’s first steps towards preparing a management plan for the Aldersbrook Conservation Area. The ideas put forward will help develop an...
©Eleanor CrowA Wanstead butchers has been remembered in a new book celebrating London shops. “I painted AG Dennis in 2015, and I’m pleased now that I did, as I wasn’t to...
A packed hall gave London City Airport representatives a tough time over their expansion proposals at the public meeting in Wanstead last month. John Stewart of campaign group HACAN East...