Features

Joshua Abbott has launched a crowdfunding campaign to publish Modernism Beyond Metro-land, a book documenting 20th-century architecture in London’s suburbs. In the second of a series of extracts, the spotlight is on Wanstead Library. Photos by Geoff Wilkinson

In the 12th of a series of articles featuring the images of local photographers who document the wildlife of Wanstead Park and the surrounding area, Diane Dalli presents her shot of a Little Owl on Wanstead Flats

Daveena Seepaul, Head of Residential Property at local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash, looks at some important questions asked by buyers and sellers

Members of the Woodford and District Flower Arranging Group will be celebrating their platinum anniversary at Wanstead House next month. Margot Cooper reflects on seven decades of floral artistry

From landmarks to abstracts, Art Group Wanstead member Barkatun Poland (aka Kalpona) makes the most of the park on her doorstep and maintains a link to her Bangladeshi roots

The proposed expansion to Wanstead’s permit parking scheme is a threat to our local economy and community spirit, says Councillor Paul Canal, who encourages participation in the consultation

The proposed expansion to Wanstead’s permit parking scheme means residents will be able to park more easily, says Councillor Jo Blackman, who encourages participation in the consultation

In a survey conducted by the Friends of Wanstead Parklands, hundreds of local people have asked the City of London Corporation to start doing something about the state of the park. Lucy Dawes reports

Calvin Bailey was elected as the new MP for Leyton and Wanstead last month, winning 47.5% of the vote. Here, the RAF officer turned Labour politician explains his priorities for the area

The Jack Petchey Foundation reflects on the life of the late entrepreneur from Manor Park whose philanthropy touched the lives of over a million young people

Contrary to popular belief, Wanstead Flats is not common land, says local historian Mark Gorman, who explains the justification behind roping off sections of the Flats to protect the breeding Skylarks. Photo by Geoff Wilkinson

Kavita Rana from local solicitors Edwards Duthie Shamash takes a look at the long-awaited lease extension reforms, the implementation of which will be on the new government’s to-do list