Waltham Forest

This is the place to look for information on the history of Waltham Forest. The links will lead to local societies, educational facilities, and show the excavations that have taken place within the borough.

Local Societies examining the history of Waltham Forest

West Essex Archaeological Group offers regular lectures along with field and research opportunities

Museums and Local Studies Libraries in Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest Local Studies Library at Vestry House contains documents about Waltham's past

Vestery House Museum has displays about life in Waltham Forest

Where to take courses on Southwark's past

Birkbeck College University of London, particularly through its certificate and diploma classes in Archaeology, and through its MA in Archaeology

Royal Holloway, University of London, particularly through its MA course in Medieval Studies

Institute of Archaeology University College, London, particularly through its MA course in the Archaeology of London

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