... 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. This 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!
Yes, all human existence is here - provided its roots lie in Walthamstow - lost but not forgotten!
Many Shops, Manufacturers and Commercial sites ha come and gone in the years, and questions like "Wasn't there a bicycle shop in Church Lane?" are often asked. In the "Lost Trades" Section you will find a list of them and new items are added periodically).
Music has always been an important part of Walthamstow's life and many musicians and bands, more or less famous, originated or performed here, especially during the '60s and '70s. You will find many surprises in the "Local Bands" Section...
As the years go by, a number of street have changed name or have completely disappeared due to Walthamstow's continous expansion. You may be looking for the road where a relative or ancestor lived, but can't find in modern maps? Visit the "Lost Streets" Section!
Discover how to move around this site and iss features: "Quick links", "Table searches" and "Filter searches" are here to help you navigating through the vast collection of information on Walthasmtow's past! Visit the Help - Site Guide page...
Our Postbags Section contains all the email sent to us since 2001, when this site was created by John Knowles. There is a Postbag for each year, and you will find interesting stories and pictures! See the Current Postbag
Read the latest (and old) messages from Daniel, the Editor of this site.
Many of our visitors have shared their personal memories of Walthamstow: little jewels of everyday life here!
Dennis was in love with his old Walthamstow and wrote many nostalgic poems, do you know his works?
Would you like to see the site's history in a Time-line? Click on the 'More' button!
Daniel J Quinn
Editor of Walthamstow Memories
Did you go to school in Walthamstow? Want to see pictures?
Pictures and stories here!
Have you lost trace of your family members who lived in Walthamstow? Leave a message and you might get feedback from our visitors!
Or perhaps you can help someone in their search?
Are you seeking a friend you've lost touch with? Have a look at this page and you might find him/her? Or perhaps you can help someone in their search?
This site constantly grows thanks to the memories that you, our visitors, send in.
If you find that it's a pleasure reading, please consider writing too!