Above & Below Ground: Exploring your Ancestors’ Pre-Reformation Church & Churchyard

Churchill Room, Wanstead Library Spratt Hall Road, London, England, United Kingdom

A talk by Celia Heritage to The East of London Family History Society Newham & Redbridge branch Celia is a leading genealogy author, speaker and teacher who has regularly featured on television, radio and in print as she seeks to unravel the mysteries in even the most complex family trees’, including the internationally acclaimed BBC … Continue reading "Above & Below Ground: Exploring your Ancestors’ Pre-Reformation Church & Churchyard"

A Schoolgirl’s War

Churchill Room, Wanstead Library Spratt Hall Road, London, England, United Kingdom

A talk by Mary Smith to The East of London Family History Society Newham & Redbridge branch Mary has spent her career in education, most recently as head teacher of a large secondary school. She has worked also as a freelance journalist, author, lecturer, presenter and trainer. The subject of this talk came about because … Continue reading "A Schoolgirl’s War"

The Thames: Folklore and Traditions

Churchill Room, Wanstead Library Spratt Hall Road, London, England, United Kingdom

A talk by Mark Lewis to The East of London Family History Society Newham & Redbridge branch Mark is a folklorist and has been an active member of the Folklore Society since 1987, speaking regularly at their conferences around the UK. He has a particular interest in unusual local customs and rituals. In 2013 he … Continue reading "The Thames: Folklore and Traditions"

Lost Gardens of Wanstead House

Aldersbrook Bowling Club 34 Aldersbrook Road

A talk by Dr Hannah Armstrong, author of 'East London's Lost Palace' Dr Hannah Armstrong invites you to travel back in time and visit the magnificent gardens of one of Georgian England's most significant residences, Wanstead House. The demolition of what was once crowned 'The noblest house not only in England, but in all of … Continue reading "Lost Gardens of Wanstead House"