Heritage

Cultural dancing was staged at Valentines Park

Chariot parade sees thousands attend

Victorian dress-up day at Churchfields Junior School

Victorian dress-up day at Churchfields Junior School

School turns clock back to 1874 to mark 150th anniversary

A Spitfire at The Duxford Flying Evening at IWM Duxford.

A Spitfire at The Duxford Flying Evening at IWM Duxford.

Spitfires, Hurricanes and much more at Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show 2022

Open Cambridge takes place from Friday, September 9 to Sunday, September 18.

Open Cambridge takes place from Friday, September 9 to Sunday, September 18.

Open Cambridge 2022: Hidden gems revealed as city and county throw open their doors for history and culture festival

Volunteers outside Huntingdonshire Society for the Blind on St Mary's Street in Huntingdon

Volunteers outside Huntingdonshire Society for the Blind on St Mary's Street in Huntingdon

Meet the blind society team who have served Huntingdonshire for 100 years

The go-kart races were popular with youngsters.

The go-kart races were popular with youngsters.

Looking Back: Eaton Socon Scout Group is compiling a history project

Meet a Victorian photographer and have your photo taken in Victorian costume at the Living History Festival

Meet a Victorian photographer and have your photo taken in Victorian costume at the Living History Festival

Step back in time for the St Neots Museum's Living History Festival

The men of the Hunts Cyclists Battalion served their country during World War One.

The men of the Hunts Cyclists Battalion served their country during World War One.

Looking Back: The Hunts Cyclist Battalion and is war effort

Laurie Whitney in his military uniform, and right, with wife Emma and daughter Rosemary.

Laurie Whitney in his military uniform, and right, with wife Emma and daughter Rosemary.

Life in the trenches of WW1 told through the letters sent back home

Heatwave by Victor Jestin is our adult book review this week.

Heatwave by Victor Jestin is our adult book review this week.

This week's adult book review is Heatwave by VictorJestin

The world’s only two-seater Hawker Hurricane, which will be taking part in the Battle of Britain Air Show’s final flypast display.

The world’s only two-seater Hawker Hurricane, which will be taking part in the Battle of Britain Air Show’s final flypast display.

One of a kind Second World War aircraft to fly in historic flypast at IWM Duxford’s Battle of Britain Air Show 2022

Open Cambridge returns from September 9 to September 18.

Open Cambridge returns from September 9 to September 18.

University of Cambridge

Sneak peek at Open Cambridge's 2022 programme of events

Patients beds were placed on the balconies so they were able to have plenty of fresh air.

Patients beds were placed on the balconies so they were able to have plenty of fresh air.

Looking Back: From TB colony to pioneering heart and lung surgery

The early morning sun shines down on these tennis fans at Wimbledon. Many fans had camped out all night in the hope of getting tickets for the Men's singles final between Ilie Nastase and Bjorn Born. Date: July 3, 1976.

The early morning sun shines down on these tennis fans at Wimbledon. Many fans had camped out all night in the hope of getting tickets for the Men's singles final between Ilie Nastase and Bjorn Born. Date: July 3, 1976.

A scorching summer: The Heatwave of 1976 in 25 photos

Princess Elizabeth - daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King and Queen of England) - waves from the carriage as she drives in London in 1928.

Princess Elizabeth - daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York (later King and Queen of England) - waves from the carriage as she drives in London in 1928.

17 adorable photos of Queen Elizabeth II before she acceded to the throne

Queen Elizabeth II talks to gardening enthusiasts Donald Doody (left) and John Harrison on their allotment, in Redbridge Lane West, during her Golden Jubilee visit to east London.

Queen Elizabeth II talks to gardening enthusiasts Donald Doody (left) and John Harrison on their allotment, in Redbridge Lane West, during her Golden Jubilee visit to east London.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Picture tour of the Queen's visits to London over 70 years

The Queen and Prince Philip on their tour of Mayflower School in Poplar, London.

The Queen and Prince Philip on their tour of Mayflower School in Poplar, London.

The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Celebrate Queen's Platinum Jubilee with souvenir magazine

The Duke of Gloucester (left) inspects the grotto's stabilised landing stage

The Duke of Gloucester (left) inspects the grotto's stabilised landing stage

'Iconic' grotto gets royal visit to mark end of restoration's first phase

The site which was once home to The Avenue Pub is set to become housing, after closing in 2017

The site which was once home to The Avenue Pub is set to become housing, after closing in 2017

Pubs of the past: The Avenue, Newbury Park

The former Valentines Lido, which was opened in 1924 before closing during the 90s

The former Valentines Lido, which was opened in 1924 before closing during the 90s

Redbridge Council

Heritage: The original Valentines Lido, Redbridge's finest

The former Valentines Lido, which was opened in 1924 before closing during the 90s

The former Valentines Lido, which was opened in 1924 before closing during the 90s

Redbridge Council

Past and present collide as council commits to resurrecting Valentines Lido

Photographer Steve Lewis captured London's East End in the 60's

Photographer Steve Lewis captured London's East End in the 60's

Gallery: Hidden photos reveal London's East End in the 1960s

An inscription identifies the New Testament as belonging to E. Crisp from Goodmayes

An inscription identifies the New Testament as belonging to E. Crisp from Goodmayes

Dutch woman looks to return WW2 New Testament to family of Goodmayes airman

A number of Remembrance Day events will be taking place across east London.

A number of Remembrance Day events will be taking place across east London.

Remembrance Day 2021: East London parades and services near you

The grotto in Wanstead Park, which was destroyed by fire in 1884.

The grotto in Wanstead Park, which was destroyed by fire in 1884.

'Urgent' project to protect historic grotto gets approval

The grotto in Wanstead Park, which was destroyed by fire in 1884.

The grotto in Wanstead Park, which was destroyed by fire in 1884.

'Wonderful site': Restoration proposed in bid to save historic grotto

Chadwell Heath South Residents Association want to see buildings such as the former Embassy Cinema, now the Mayfair Venue, added to the local list

Chadwell Heath South Residents Association want to see buildings such as the former Embassy Cinema, now the Mayfair Venue, added to the local list

Redbridge Council

More historic buildings need local listing, say Chadwell Heath campaigners

Newbury Park Bus Station Canopy, Redbridge, London.

Newbury Park Bus Station Canopy, Redbridge, London.

Newbury Park bus station recognised by Historic England

David Stokoe and Terry Hunt perished in a fire at a five-storey warehouse building in Gillender Street on July 10, 1991.

David Stokoe and Terry Hunt perished in a fire at a five-storey warehouse building in Gillender Street on July 10, 1991.

London Fire Brigade

Memories of 'brave' firefighters who died fighting warehouse blaze 30 years ago

Sir Alf Ramsey, Bobby Moore and Nobby Stiles with the World Cup trophy in 1966.

Sir Alf Ramsey, Bobby Moore and Nobby Stiles with the World Cup trophy in 1966.

Chigwell man's memories of 1966 World Cup final at Wembley

Mark Gorman has written Saving the People’s Forest

Mark Gorman has written Saving the People’s Forest

Book marks 150 years since pioneering Wanstead Flats protest

An 1804 engraving of Wanstead House

An 1804 engraving of Wanstead House

Wanstead's lost palace brought to life in new book

The historic Grade-II listed Wanstead grotto is set to be restored thanks to a £10,000 grant.

The historic Grade-II listed Wanstead grotto is set to be restored thanks to a £10,000 grant.

Heritage site Wanstead grotto to get makeover

There was a very small ceremony at the Ilford War Memorial with all public services cancelled due to the pandemic. Picture: Jas Athwal

There was a very small ceremony at the Ilford War Memorial with all public services cancelled due to the pandemic. Picture: Jas Athwal

Remembrance Sunday: ‘Lonely experience’ to honour the fallen in Redbridge during Covid-19 pandemic

Myer Wand was killed in the bombing. He was 31. Picture: MPS

Myer Wand was killed in the bombing. He was 31. Picture: MPS

East Area police chief marks Blitz 80th anniversary with tribute to great uncle from Stepney

Longtime Aldborough Hatch resident Ron Jeffries talks about how Fairlop Waters Country Park became a countryside haven in Redbridge. Picture: Ron Jeffries

Longtime Aldborough Hatch resident Ron Jeffries talks about how Fairlop Waters Country Park became a countryside haven in Redbridge. Picture: Ron Jeffries

Heritage: Fairlop Waters Country Park - our bit of countryside in Redbridge

The entrance to Ilford Public School, off the Castlereagh Highway. Picture: Google Maps

The entrance to Ilford Public School, off the Castlereagh Highway. Picture: Google Maps

Visit Ilford, Australia – online of course

Chadwell Street gave its name to Chadwell Heath. Picture: Ken Mears

Chadwell Street gave its name to Chadwell Heath. Picture: Ken Mears

Whatever happened to Chadwell Street - Ilford’s ‘motorway service station’ for stagecoaches

Valentines Mansion in Ilford is now offering virtual escape rooms (Pic: Valentines Mansion)

Valentines Mansion in Ilford is now offering virtual escape rooms (Pic: Valentines Mansion)

Ilford’s Valentines Mansion offering virtual escape rooms game

A VE Day celebration in Audrey Road in 1945. Picture: Redbridge Museum & Heritage Centre

A VE Day celebration in Audrey Road in 1945. Picture: Redbridge Museum & Heritage Centre

VE Day 75: What toll did the Second World War take on Ilford?

Redbridge Council leader Cllr Jas Athwal accused the conservatives of trying to score political points. Picture: Ken Mears

Redbridge Council leader Cllr Jas Athwal accused the conservatives of trying to score political points. Picture: Ken Mears

VE Day 75: Redbridge Council leader Jas Athwal urges households to ‘celebrate’ war heroes ‘in style’

An historic day celebrated outside Ilford Town Hall on May 8, 1945 when victory was declared in Europe. Picture: Redbridge Museum & Heritage Centre

An historic day celebrated outside Ilford Town Hall on May 8, 1945 when victory was declared in Europe. Picture: Redbridge Museum & Heritage Centre

VE Day 75: How did Redbridge celebrate Victory in Europe Day in 1945?

1945 VE Day Ilford celebrations (Pic: Redbridge council)

1945 VE Day Ilford celebrations (Pic: Redbridge council)

VE Day 75: Poignant film explores Redbridge’s Second World War history

Two British sailors and their girlfriends wading in the fountains in Trafalgar Square on VE Day, 8 May

Two British sailors and their girlfriends wading in the fountains in Trafalgar Square on VE Day, 8 May

VE Day 75: Call to toast the nation’s heroes 75 years after Victory in Europe declared

David Coveney was a baby in his mothers arms in this picture from the VE Day celebrations in Gants Hill. Picture: David Coveney

David Coveney was a baby in his mothers arms in this picture from the VE Day celebrations in Gants Hill. Picture: David Coveney

VE Day 75: Memories of enormous parties after years under hardship in Redbridge

Recorder archives.

Recorder archives.

Flashback: Olympic Village idea for Fairlop Plain, councillor accused of exceeding his powers, and a bag snatch court trial

Park rangers with members of the British and Swiss Titanic Societies at the unveiling of the new plaque in St Chad's Park. Picture: Barking and Dagenham Council

Park rangers with members of the British and Swiss Titanic Societies at the unveiling of the new plaque in St Chad's Park. Picture: Barking and Dagenham Council

New plaque marking life of Titanic survivor installed in Chadwell Heath park

Ilford High Road, at the Broadway Junction, pictured in 1900. Picture: A Century Of Ilford

Ilford High Road, at the Broadway Junction, pictured in 1900. Picture: A Century Of Ilford

Heritage: A history of some of Redbridge’s oldest schools

Francis Dennison, 22, with Maureen Harvey. Picture: David Kolody

Francis Dennison, 22, with Maureen Harvey. Picture: David Kolody

Crossbow, No Ball and Rhurbarbs: Everyday life at RAF Fairlop

Cyclists made their way past the Dick Turpin Steakhouse in Aldborough Road North. Picture: Ron Jeffries.

Cyclists made their way past the Dick Turpin Steakhouse in Aldborough Road North. Picture: Ron Jeffries.

Heritage: The highwayman and the Redbridge pub named after him

Marc Seymour as the Kenneth More pantomime dame in 2014. Picture: Arnaud Stephenson

Marc Seymour as the Kenneth More pantomime dame in 2014. Picture: Arnaud Stephenson

Heritage: Ilford’s pantomimes of the past

Top, Handley Page monoplane Type E HP5 also known as E/50 nicknamed Yellow Peril'. Below, Ken Trott with hisTyphoon in 1944. Pictures: David Martin

Top, Handley Page monoplane Type E HP5 also known as E/50 nicknamed Yellow Peril'. Below, Ken Trott with hisTyphoon in 1944. Pictures: David Martin

Heritage: A strange Christmas at RAF Fairlop

Harold, in 1941 prisoner 90091 at Stalag VIIA, in 2004 at the grave of Harry Jassby and in 2012 with Kirsty Law at Fairlop Waters. Pictures: David Martin

Harold, in 1941 prisoner 90091 at Stalag VIIA, in 2004 at the grave of Harry Jassby and in 2012 with Kirsty Law at Fairlop Waters. Pictures: David Martin

‘First-class’ treatment while a German POW

Picture: Google Maps

Picture: Google Maps

Collision sees police close A406 slip road at Charlie Browns Roundabout causing long delays