Story of People | History and Community

For you, it’s people who make a place a home. Being engaged in your local community is how you find peace and joy. Rooted in a space by heart-to-heart connection with others. As a history lover, this connection transcends time and expands to embrace the history of Waltham Forest. You love learning about the people of Walthamstow’s past, imagining the stories of those who came before and how they intersect with contemporary E17 life.

Because of your generosity of spirit, we might find you attending or organising community events – using your passion to support others. Or we might find you at the Vestry House Museum, learning about the early days of Walthamstow and how the borough has changed.

For you, our curious historian, these are artworks abundant in history and intrigue – telling untold stories rooted in the past communities of Walthamstow. These artists delve into the past, paying attention to the people of Waltham Forest. They allow us to imagine the stories of locals and the lives that they led.