WEST ESSEX LINKS (all open in a new window)
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COPPED HALL TRUST
Copped Hall, Crown Hill, Epping, Essex CM16 5HS
01992 571657
Copped Hall can be visited by appointment or on Open Days, and for special events
CHINGFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
All about the history of Chingford; regular meetings, outings and much more.
EAST OF LONDON FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY (EOLFHS)
This Society promotes the study of family history in the East London suburbs and West Essex
EPPING FOREST
Maintained by the City of London, Epping Forest is the largest public open space in the London area, at almost 6,000 acres. It stretches 12 miles from Manor Park in East London to just north of Epping in Essex
EPPING FOREST DISTRICT MUSEUM
The Museum tells the story of this part of Essex from the earliest inhabitants to the present
EPPING FOREST FIELD STUDIES CENTRE
Offers courses for those wanting to find out more about the local area – amateur or professional interest
EPPING FOREST RIDERS' ASSOCIATION
Working on behalf of everyone who rides a horse in Epping Forest
ESSEX ARCHIVES ONLINE (SEAX)
'Your interface with the storehouse of Essex History', from the Essex Record Office. Contains all the Essex Record Office catalogues
ESSEX ART CLUB
With at least two exhibitions a year, the Essex Art Club activities encompass all areas of the visual arts except photography
ESSEX SOCIETY FOR FAMILY HISTORY (West Essex Branch, Harlow)
Offers a programme of interesting talks, many of them on Essex history
EVENTS IN ESSEX
Events in Essex for a great day out. A 'what's on' guide for the county of Essex, listing all types of forthcoming local events
ESSEX RECORD OFFICE
Wharf Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6YT
01245 244644
Contains collections to research your family history, house history, community history and local geography
FRIENDS OF EPPING FOREST
The Friends of Epping Forest was formed to represent the varied interests of all sections of the public who appreciate and use Epping Forest
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HANDSWORTH BOOKS
A mail-order company offering local history and other books second-hand
HEARS
The Herts & Essex Architectural Research Society. Hon. Secretary David Stevenson, 18 Wellfields, Loughton, Essex IG10 1NX. Tel. 020 8508 2512
KELVEDON HATCH SECRET NUCLEAR BUNKER
Crown Buildings, Kelvedon Hatch, Brentwood, Essex CM15 0LA
01277 364883
A labyrinth of fascinating underground rooms deep in a hillside, to offer protection in the event of a cold war
LOUGHTON & DISTRICT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Offers talks on various aspects of local & national history
LOUGHTON TOWN COUNCIL: TOWN INFORMATION
About Loughton: its history, its buildings and its people
MUSEUM OF LONDON
London Wall, LONDON EC2Y 5HN
'Communicating London’s history, archaeology and contemporary cultures to a wider world'
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QUEEN ELIZABETH'S HUNTING LODGE
Interesting & scenic, situated in Epping Forest near Chingford. Good programme of events for adults & children.
020 8529 6681 during opening hours; 020 8529 7090 outside opening hours
REDBRIDGE ARTS COUNCIL
The umbrella organisation for the arts in the London Borough of Redbridge
REDBRIDGE MUSEUM
Central Library, Clements Road, Ilford, Essex IG1 1EA
020 8708 2317
A community museum containing a good selection of material relating to the Borough of Redbridge
REDBRIDGE DRAMA CENTRE
Churchfields, South Woodford, London E18 2RB
020 8504 5451
Offering drama facilities for local young people aged 5–21 as well as for adults: providing opportunities for professional actors, teachers and students to work together. Houses a well-appointed theatre and TV studio
REDBRIDGE MUSIC SCHOOL
John Savage Centre, Fencepiece Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex IG6 2NB
020 8501 3944
Instrumental tuition for school students in the Borough of Redbridge. Adult tuition also offered
ROYAL GUNPOWDER MILLS, WALTHAM ABBEY
Beaulieu Drive, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1JY. Tel. 01992 707370
Established in the 17th century and acquired by the Crown in 1787, the Royal Gunpowder Mills has an important place in history of Great Britain. Open to the public at from April till September (see website for details)
SYLVIAPANKHURST.COM
A comprehensive source of information about the great campaigner, suffragette and artist who spent more than 32 years of her life in Woodford. Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund
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VALENTINES MANSION
Located in Valentines Park, near Gants Hill, this mansion is Grade II* listed because it is one of few surviving rural homes of 18c London businessmen. Offers a varied programme of events and activities
VESTRY HOUSE MUSEUM
A centre for the collection, preservation and interpretation of the past relating to the borough of Waltham Forest
THE VILLAGE BOOKSHOP
Holds 3500 titles in the shop covering most categories including local history, and will order on request.
475 High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 OXE. Tel. 020 8506 0551
WALKING IN ESSEX
All the information you need if you want to go walking in the beautiful Essex countryside
WALTHAM ABBEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
01992 893 629
WANSTEAD PARKLANDS PROJECT
About the natural wealth, historic landscape and national significance of Wanstead Park
WEST ESSEX PAST & PRESENT forthcoming book (Hornbeam Publishing Limited)
Details of a forthcoming book about the area and its history: to be published in spring 2010
WEST ESSEX RAMBLERS
With a current membership of 1,100, the Ramblers provide four led walks per week, locally & further afield
WILLIAM MORRIS GALLERY
A museum in Walthamstow devoted to William Morris's life, work and influence, in a building that was Morris's family home from 1848 to 1856
WOODFORD FESTIVAL
Now an annual institution, the Festival takes place in autumn at various venues in Woodford
WOODFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
020 8505 9094 or e-mail woodfordhistsoc@hotmail.com
Offers monthly presentations about Woodford, West Essex and various subjects of historical interest, plus outings
