by Joanna | Jul 24, 2025 | Uncategorized, Waltham Forest, Walthamstow
Anyone who comes on any of my tours will know that I love researching and am often adding new research projects to my never-ending list. My monthly tours of Waltham Forest Town Hall regularly change as when I discover something new I want to share it. The following... 
by Joanna | Mar 31, 2025 | Uncategorized, Walthamstow
My original intention in writing this post was to record my recent findings as to the naming of Orford House and Orford Road in Walthamstow. Whilst researching for a recent talk I found contradictory information regarding the origin of the name. However I have of... by Joanna | Feb 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
Did you know that there’s a terrace of houses in Walthamstow built from the winnings of famous Irish greyhound Master McGrath? In my obsession with local history I’m always hoping to discover something new but even I was surprised to find this plaque on a run of... by Joanna | Aug 5, 2019 | Uncategorised
Update: A more up-to-date version of this post was published in the Waltham Forest Echo in May 2020 and can be read on the following link. However although it was correct in the version I sent to the paper an error crept in after editing: ‘cheap workmen’... by Joanna | Mar 25, 2019 | Uncategorised
Ten years on from qualifying as a City of Westminster Guide I wouldn’t have imagined that one of my most successful walks would be in Walthamstow. I’m sure that many of my social media followers are beginning to despair that I will ever do a walk again...
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