Walthamstow's Hidden Gems

Des Aherne

a guided walk by qualified guide Des Aherne in aid of the Sickle Cell Society, one of the Mayor of Waltham Forest's nominated charities

Walthamstow Central Station

<p>One of the most charming and oldest villages in London, the original settlement was established by 1086. Walthamstow village is a little slice of country life in London, with many reminders of its growth over the last few centuries. We visit the workhouse, now a museum, almshouses of 1795 and model cottages of 1862. A neoclassical villa is next to a parade of shops which retain their Victorian character. Schools, the hospital and old town hall show the Victorian development of the area, and in a row of old warehouse/garage buildings, God's Own Junk Yard is a vibrant gallery of neon art. The traditional Nag's Head pub leads us towards the ancient parish church via a 15th century timber-framed house and we end at the home of the painter and designer William Morris, now a gallery of his work. Cllr Elizabeth Baptiste, the Mayor of Waltham Forest, will join us on this fascinating walk.</p>

<p>We will collect envelope donations to the Sickle Cell Society during the walk. We ask a minimum of £10 from waged people. </p>

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