Our programme of talks is very varied: local history of Ilford, Redbridge, Essex, national and London topics. We are now back at Ilford Central Library in Studio 2 on the 1st floor but aim to provide Zoom for those unable to be present or out of the area. Contact the Secretary Janet Seward or Programme Organiser Jef Page for details.
2023 Summer Walks
SATURDAY 28th OCTOBER 10.30am GANTS HILL WALK.
Meet in Perth Rd outside the Valentine Student Accommodation block (site of the Valentine) near the roundabout. We’ll pass the Odeon’s site, cross the Eastern Avenue and view famous local author Vincent Goodman’s Speedprint shop.We shall work our way around the roundabout, down Cranbrook Rd finishing at Valentines Mansion in the Park. A very busy traffic hub- this walk has never been attempted before - I wonder why?
All guided tours led by Jef Page,
Cost £3 to Ilford Historical Society.
2023-24 Programme
11 September 2023
Reflections on Monkhams. The story of a grand house in Woodford from c.1135 until the break up of the estate in early 20th century.
By Georgina Green, author & Vice-President, Ilford HS
9 October 2023
London Public Sculptures “Monuments are for the living not the dead” (Frank Wedenkind). A look at some of the great London sculptures & a reflection on their history and purpose. Can we live with the past?
By Rev John Brown
13 November 2023
Mercantile Monasteries - English Shops and Shopping.
By Neil Houghton, Walthamstow Historian
11 December 2023
Christmas Social Evening A Short History of Aviation in South-West Essex.
By Alan Simpson, Ilford HS committee member and author followed by Mince Pies and a Quiz
8 January 2024
With Dignity and Despatch- The World of F&C Walters and the Edwardian Funeral Trade.
By Neil Houghton, Walthamstow Historian
12 February 2024
Kings, Queens and Commoners of Epping Forest. A look at the Royal and Social History of the Forest from its Earliest Times to the Present.
By Lynn Jones, Ilford HS committee member
11 March 2024
Housing - are we Better Served? The National and Redbridge Scene.
By Cllr Muhammed Javed, IHS Vice-President, Public Servant & Volunteer
16 March 2024
At 10.30am Georgina will lead a walk around the Monkhams area
Details will be available for members later
8 April 2024
AGM 7.15pm followed by
How Did We Get Here? A look back at post-war development of Ilford.
By Dr Colin Runeckles, Treasurer Ilford HS
13 May 2024
We Celebrate the Bi-centenary of the Founding of the National Gallery in 1824: one of the world’s greatest art galleries. By Jef Page, Ilford HS President and author
SATURDAY 28th OCTOBER 10.30am GANTS HILL WALK.
Meet in Perth Rd outside the Valentine Student Accommodation block (site of the Valentine) near the roundabout. We’ll pass the Odeon’s site, cross the Eastern Avenue and view famous local author Vincent Goodman’s Speedprint shop.We shall work our way around the roundabout, down Cranbrook Rd finishing at Valentines Mansion in the Park. A very busy traffic hub- this walk has never been attempted before - I wonder why?
All guided tours led by Jef Page,
Cost £3 to Ilford Historical Society.
2023-24 Programme
11 September 2023
Reflections on Monkhams. The story of a grand house in Woodford from c.1135 until the break up of the estate in early 20th century.
By Georgina Green, author & Vice-President, Ilford HS
9 October 2023
London Public Sculptures “Monuments are for the living not the dead” (Frank Wedenkind). A look at some of the great London sculptures & a reflection on their history and purpose. Can we live with the past?
By Rev John Brown
13 November 2023
Mercantile Monasteries - English Shops and Shopping.
By Neil Houghton, Walthamstow Historian
11 December 2023
Christmas Social Evening A Short History of Aviation in South-West Essex.
By Alan Simpson, Ilford HS committee member and author followed by Mince Pies and a Quiz
8 January 2024
With Dignity and Despatch- The World of F&C Walters and the Edwardian Funeral Trade.
By Neil Houghton, Walthamstow Historian
12 February 2024
Kings, Queens and Commoners of Epping Forest. A look at the Royal and Social History of the Forest from its Earliest Times to the Present.
By Lynn Jones, Ilford HS committee member
11 March 2024
Housing - are we Better Served? The National and Redbridge Scene.
By Cllr Muhammed Javed, IHS Vice-President, Public Servant & Volunteer
16 March 2024
At 10.30am Georgina will lead a walk around the Monkhams area
Details will be available for members later
8 April 2024
AGM 7.15pm followed by
How Did We Get Here? A look back at post-war development of Ilford.
By Dr Colin Runeckles, Treasurer Ilford HS
13 May 2024
We Celebrate the Bi-centenary of the Founding of the National Gallery in 1824: one of the world’s greatest art galleries. By Jef Page, Ilford HS President and author