The Heritage Newham – People, Places, Progress group public meeting on Thursday October 29 has had to be postponed, due to a combination of factors. A new date for the online meeting will be arranged in due course. We apologise for the cancellation. The meeting will discuss our future projects and anything else history or heritage related. … More Heritage Newham meeting postponed – new date to be fixed
The Heritage Newham – People, Places, Progress group is holding a public meeting on October 29 , following a date change, In line with today’s current COVID restrictions it will be held online via Zoom. Apologies for the date change. We have had to move it from the original date due to unforeseen circumstances. It will now … More Spotlight on Newham’s history and heritage – date change for meeting
The Heritage Newham – People, Places, Progress group is holding a public meeting in two week’s time. In line with today’s current COVID restrictions it will be held online via Zoom on Thursday October 8 from 5 to 7pm. We hope you can join us to discuss our future projects and anything else history or … More Join us to discuss Newham’s heritage and history
Newham’s young people are being given the chance to design the outside of a special time capsule – as well as contribute to the contents. Charity Ambition, Aspire, Achieve and Heritage Newham – People, Places, Progress have together launched the project about the COVID-19 time capsule. Charity founder and heritage group founder Kevin Jenkins came … More Young get chance to design COVID-19 capsule – and fill the inside!
Tune in for the Royal Docks History Club’s first Facebook Live Show on to discover more on the History of the The Royal Docks. You will be able to comment with your own questions and ask guests or the host what you want, writes Colin Grainger. The event is on Thursday June 25 between 6.30 … More The Royal Docks History Club’s Facebook Live Talk Show
Roll Up! Roll Up! A new booklet detailing the history of the fair at Wanstead Flats will be available soon. From their earliest days fairs have had a reputation for drunkenness, lewdness and riotous behaviour – as well, of course, for fun and pleasure, writes Colin Grainger. The Wanstead Flats fair, which dates back to … More All the fun – and history of – the fair on the Flats
The history and diversity of people who have made Newham their home over hundreds of years of migration is the theme for Newham Heritage Month with an online programme of free activities throughout June. The Making a Home in Newham programme is being delivered in a different way this year because of Covid-19 restrictions. But … More Newham Heritage Month – online in June
The first annual Newham Heritage Month launches in a few weeks on June 1 and people re being encouraged to join in! It’s taking place online with free events and activities all month. At a time when our homes are more important than ever, Newham Heritage Month celebrates the theme of Making a home in … More Newham Heritage Month kicks off on June 1
Some marvellous memories were gathered to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day in Newham, writes Colin Grainger. The first is from Roy Cable, who was a young boy when the Blitz started. He shares his memories of air raids, bomb shelters and VE Day street parties. Enjoy, and there are 13 other VE Day … More Spotlight on 75th anniversary of VE Day – some marvellous local memories
Newham has officially became an ‘Area of Focus’ for funding and support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. It’s a boost to the borough’s history and heritage and will give locals a chance to apply for grants for projects, writes Colin Grainger. The announcement was made jointly by the Newham Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz with the … More Heritage Lottery Fund boost for Newham – and celebration of history is planned
