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... to a website dedicated to recording the memories of those who were born, arrived, lived, worked or died in Walthamstow, formerly an Urban District,
then a Municipal Borough in Essex, now part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest.
The site stores people's memories but also acts as a bulletin-board service listing the numerous emails we receive - seeking help with everything from family research to "Do your remember... ?"
We list received emails with an email link to the sender. We will try to answer any queries, if we can, but in most instances we simply do not know the answers to the questions we receive - but... you never know who might!
Scroll down for more info on how this website works and what it contains. For beginners my tip is to view some of the Personal Stories first, then trawl through some emails in our "Postbag" collection.
Yes, all human existence is here - provided its roots lie in Walthamstow - lost but not forgotten!
Send your emails to either the site originator, John Knowles at email or to our
co-editor, Daniel Quinn daniel@walthamstowmemories.net.
Daniel is providing a greater range of information and better feedback for all of us who contribute and use the site. We look forward to his growing contribution
to the work here. If anybody else would like to join us then please get in touch - there is always plenty to do!
First Time Here? [Top of page]
For those visiting this site for the first time, you might start browsing in the personal recollections by
many past residents of this old County Borough - part of Essex as it then was.
See the "Memories" menu at the top of this page.
Why are we doing this? Read our aims in here ... |
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Please feel free to email any material on Walthamstow -
we will always try to feature it.
We are particularly interested in photographs and
copies of documents that relate to the history of
Walthamstow and the neighbouring London suburbs of
Leyton, Chingford, Woodford, Highams Park and Loughton.
All material should be emailed to either John
or Daniel
The pictures here are taken from the stories of those
whose parents lived and worked in Walthamstow.
What's new [Top of page]
11 March 2014 - From Daniel: I just completed a rather intensive update of the 2014 Postbag: there are many emails to read and also news go give: Lindsay Collier, director of the Pumphouse Museum in Walthamstow, will be presenting his book "Walthamstow Through Time" (see below for details). Also, see the article on "The Guardian" on-line. Those of you who live in the area are invited to meet Lindsay.. and get your copy singed! And another "Stowie" (now living in Canvey Island), Marion Cunningham has also written a book, in good part based on her family's experiences in Walthamstow before, during and after WW1, please read her email [here]. To both I wish a great success with their respective books!
Dear Friends & Visitors,
Daniel
28 February 2014 - From Daniel:
Dear Friends & Visitors,
Thank you!
I received the following from Anna Mason of Vestry House Museum:
Dear Daniel,
Hope you're well?
I just wanted to write to let you know the good news that we've managed to pull together the funds for the scanner and the order has now been placed. We're very grateful to Walthamstow Memories and to you especially for your support - much appreciated! We are processing this financial year which ends very soon! Would it be possible to send a cheque for the donations received? Cheques are made payable to the London Borough of Waltham Forest and paid directly to the Museum and Archive.
Very best wishes,
Anna
Anna Mason
Museum, Gallery and Archive Manager
William Morris Gallery and Vestry House Museum
020 8496 1474
www.wmgallery.org.uk
I, in turn, would like to express my personal gratitude to all those who have helped to achieve this result. Although my hope was to reach a higher figure, the final sum raised, which will be promptly forwarded to Vestry House Museum, is £220! Full info on the 2013 VHM Appeal page
Enjoy our site & kindest regards
Daniel
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Highlights [Top of page]
11 Mar 2014 - A new book: Walthamstow Through Time
From "The Guardian":
L-R: Councillor Michael Lewis, Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum chairman Bob Belam, Waltham Forest Council chief executive Martin Esom, Lindsay Collier, Ralph Ward and author Dr Jim Lewis.
A museum director believes a book he wrote on Walthamstow’s history will amaze people and inspire learning about the lesser-known claims to fame in the area.
Lindsay Collier, Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum director, historian and resident of 40 years, officially launched Walthamstow Through Time yesterday at the Waltham Forest Town Hall Social Club in Forest Road.
The 96-page book printed by Amberley Publishing, which features around 180 illustrations, tells the tales of Walthamstow’s history, from pop band East 17 to the Anglo-Saxon origins of its name.
Walthamstow, originally derived from the Anglo-Saxon Wilcumestouue, means ‘the welcome place’ and was once noted for fine views, woodlands and wealthy estates. After Lea Bridge station opened in 1840 the borough developed into a centre for commercial industry and a vital link for London’s transport system. Mr Collier added that he believes readers will get an insight into Walthamstow that they would never have found out otherwise. “Most people today would associate Walthamstow with William Morris, the High Street, the pop band East 17, and its famous greyhound stadium, known as ‘the Stow’,” he said. “Less well known is the town’s rich transport heritage, being the home of Britain’s first motor car and the home of London’s buses.” Mr Collier will appear at Waterstones in The Mall, Walthamstow, on March 22 between midday and 2pm to sign books.
11 Mar 2014 - A new book: FOR HIS LOVE OF AMELIA
Although I now live at Canvey Island in Essex, my childhood and growing up years were spent in Walthamstow where I was born in 1942. I spent many happy hours listening to my grandparents as they talked about their early married life in Bethnal Green and then my grandmother’s return to Walthamstow in 1915 on the day granddad went off to war.
My grandfather came home to Walthamstow after the war ended which thankfully against all odds he survived and they were to live there for over 50 years. After their deaths in the 1970’s I began writing down and recording all the humorous and sometimes sad events that had taken place within the family.
They lived in Glenthorne Road until the end of the Second World War in 1945 and then moved on to Markhouse Road where they opened a French Polishing, Cabinet Makers and Upholstery shop. This was to become their family home for the next 21 years before eventually moving into a retirement flat. Hopefully this story will appeal to both men and women because not only does it tell of the horrors of W.W.1 but it also gives an insight into the way family life was for many people of Walthamstow during those times now long since passed.
The book will soon be available on Amazon and is now available on Marion's web page.
Walthamstow Past & Present Project [Top of page]
The "Walthamstow Past & Present" Project
Our friend Dave Hughes, is working on a very laudable project, called "Walthamstow: Past & Present". One of the sections of this project is to include all the live performers that have ever played in Walthamstow. Although he has over 5,200 listed so far, he is still looking for many more. If you think you might be able to help, please get in touch with him.
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Messages from Dave:
Does anyone have any lists of who played at The Chestnut Folk Club or know of any performers at either The Lord Brooke in Shernhall Street or The Towers in Hoe Street? Many thanks.
I am still gathering information for the Walthamstow project I am doing. At the moment I am concentrating on a section of Walthamstow's lost public houses. If anyone can help with any information, however small, I would certainly be grateful. If you would like a copy of my findings so far please email me and i will send you a copy.
Thank you & regardsThank you to everybody who has either requested a copy of this project or helped me with information. Although there is a lot of businesses covered in the project, I believe I probably haven't even 'scratched the surface', so a lot more work needs to be done. Any help would certainly be appreciated especially on businesses that were trading before 1920. The section on photographs taking in every street, road, mews, close, etc is nearing completion and should all be done by the 1st March 2013. Thank you, regards Dave
Any information, however small, will be appreciated. Thank you.
From August 1st, 2013, the cost of each copy of the CD is £8 (Free postage in UK, £2 postage elsewhere)
The email request for copies should be sent to dbh60@rocketmail.com
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Please note that Dave's Project is not (at least for the moment) part of Walthamstow Memories.
If you send emails/pictures etc. to Dave they will not automatically appear on the Walthamstow Memories site.
Read more on this big project, that includes Trades, Streets, etc.. [here] or email Dave.
Read the emails for the current year in Postbag 2014
... or select previous years from the menu at the Top of Page
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