6-27 September 2025
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 7 Sept
Discover the history of Wanstead village and Snaresbrook on this entertaining guided walk. Visit interesting places and learn about interesting people connected with the area in the past. The walk starts at St. Mary's Church (the only grade 1 listed building in Redbridge) - in Overton Drive between the Cricket Club and the Golf… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 11 Sept
Discover the history of Wanstead village and Snaresbrook on this entertaining guided walk. Visit interesting places and learn about interesting people connected with the area in the past. The walk starts at St. Mary's Church (the only grade 1 listed building in Redbridge) - in Overton Drive between the Cricket Club and the Golf… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
A tribute to Wanstead’s House heiress Catherine on the 200th anniversary of her death. The angel of Wanstead House, Catherine Long-Wellesley, who was wronged by her rogue of a wastrel husband who squandered her fortune, died exactly 200 years ago. Her tale is one of celebrity, glamour and exquisite injustice - but so much more… Continue reading House of Scandal: A tribute to heiress Catherine
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 13 Sept
Discover the history of Wanstead village and Snaresbrook on this entertaining guided walk. Visit interesting places and learn about interesting people connected with the area in the past. The walk starts at St. Mary's Church (the only grade 1 listed building in Redbridge) - in Overton Drive between the Cricket Club and the Golf… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
Discover the history of Wanstead village and Snaresbrook on this entertaining guided walk. Visit interesting places and learn about interesting people connected with the area in the past. The walk starts at St. Mary's Church (the only grade 1 listed building in Redbridge) - in Overton Drive between the Cricket Club and the Golf… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
Local Historian Davis Watson gives an updated version of his talk that was originally held to celebrate eighty years since VE Day. A look back at the bombs that fell… Continue reading Wanstead at War
The tragic story of Wanstead House, and the dramatic relationship between Catherine and ‘Wicked’ William Long-Wellesley, is a vibrant part of Wanstead’s history. But lesser known is what exactly happened to their three children after the palatial mansion was demolished to pay off William’s debts. Local historian Greg Roberts who has researched the subject for… Continue reading Suffer Little Children: The lost family of Wanstead House
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 18 Sept
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 19 Sept
Discover the history of Wanstead village and Snaresbrook on this entertaining guided walk. Visit interesting places and learn about interesting people connected with the area in the past. The walk starts at St. Mary's Church (the only grade 1 listed building in Redbridge) - in Overton Drive between the Cricket Club and the Golf… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 20 Sept
*** NEW DATE ADDED: By popular demand *** Discover the history of Wanstead village and Snaresbrook on this entertaining guided walk. Visit interesting places and learn about interesting people connected with the area in the past. The walk starts at St. Mary's Church (the only grade 1 listed building in Redbridge) - in Overton… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 21 Sept
Discover the history of Wanstead village and Snaresbrook on this entertaining guided walk. Visit interesting places and learn about interesting people connected with the area in the past. The walk starts at St. Mary's Church (the only grade 1 listed building in Redbridge) - in Overton Drive between the Cricket Club and the Golf… Continue reading Wanstead & Snaresbrook Walking Tour
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 25 Sept
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 26 Sept
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 27 Sept
LINKED is Graeme Miller's seminal radio installation/sound walk about the M11 installed on lampposts across 3 miles of East London. Saturday 27 September 11am - 5pm Pick-up point for radio receiver, headphones & map: Wanstead Library Spratt Hall Rd London E11 2RQ FREE For ages 12+ LINKED is a radio installation/sound walk by Graeme Miller… Continue reading LINKED – an audio trail
Back by popular demand! The tour of the 1789-built crypt under St Mary’s Parish Church have become a firm favourite of the Fringe. Please note, access is via STEEP steps… Continue reading St Mary’s Crypt Tours – 28 Sept