Celebrating Hackney’s past, shaping its future – since 1967

Events

We organise a wide range of talks, walks, guided tours and other events, as well as the annual Hackney History Festival each May.

Tickets range from free to £5 for members/£10 for non-members via our Eventbrite page.


Upcoming Events:

Holborn Studios – The Battle Against Redevelopment + A Festive Gathering

📅 Thursday 18th December 2025, 6:30pm-9pm📍49-50 Eagle Wharf Road

A seasonal event with talk and discussion on the defence of the Studios against redevelopment.

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Wikipedia Editing Workshop

📅 Saturday 7th February 2026, 1pm- 4pm📍Hackney Archives, E8 3BQ

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📅 Saturday 7th March 2026, 1pm- 4pm📍Hackney Archives, E8 3BQ

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Join us to learn how to create content on Wikipedia, a free-content online encyclopedia written and maintained by a community of volunteers. Trainers from Wikimedia UK will give an overview of Wikipedia editing, why it is important and help attendees to get started.

The Portico, 34 Linscott Road

Visit our Eventbrite page