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 Europe’, brought about the demise of a landscape once associated with some of the leading designers of the era including George London, William Kent and Humphrey Repton. Piecing together evidence from historical prints,maps, paintings, written accounts and archaeological remains, Hannah will document the garden’s evolution from the late 17th century until the early 19th century and recreate this important lost landscape.
Guided tour of the crypt – come and gaze into Wanstead’s past, and hear about the people who lived here in Georgian times in the many mansions that existed then, and of course Wanstead House.
Tours leave promptly on the hour, and take 45-50 minutes; the beautiful church will also be open, visitors are advised to visit the church too before the tour.
Note: access is restricted, there is no disabled access to the crypt.
Guided tour of the crypt – come and gaze into Wanstead’s past, and hear about the people who lived here in Georgian times in the many mansions that existed then, and of course Wanstead House.
Tours leave promptly on the hour, and take 45-50 minutes; the beautiful church will also be open, visitors are advised to visit the church too before the tour.
Note: access is restricted, there is no disabled access to the crypt.
Guided tour of the crypt – come and gaze into Wanstead’s past, and hear about the people who lived here in Georgian times in the many mansions that existed then, and of course Wanstead House.
Tours leave promptly on the hour, and take 45-50 minutes; the beautiful church will also be open, visitors are advised to visit the church too before the tour.
Note: access is restricted, there is no disabled access to the crypt.
Guided tour of the crypt – come and gaze into Wanstead’s past, and hear about the people who lived here in Georgian times in the many mansions that existed then, and of course Wanstead House.
Tours leave promptly on the hour, and take 45-50 minutes; the beautiful church will also be open, visitors are advised to visit the church too before the tour.
Note: access is restricted, there is no disabled access to the crypt.
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 published a book on the folklore and popular customs of the church.
Branch meetings take place every month at Wanstead Library
Doors open at 7.00 pm
Refreshments are available
Visitors welcome £3
Parking: Free car parking (car parking charge at Library does not apply to Society branch meetings)
