Celebrating Hackney’s past, shaping its future – since 1967
Celebrating Hackney’s past, shaping its future – since 1967
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.
Hackney Society: Lauriston Road Drinking Trough Recording and Guided Tour
Sunday 12th October 2025, 11am-12:15pm
E9 7LD
Ever wondered about the history of the granite trough on Lauriston Road in Victoria Park Village? Come along and find out more by participating in this free event offered by the Hackney Society Building at Risk Group.
Hackney Society: Stamford Hill Drinking Trough Recording
Saturday 18th October 2025, 10:30amStamford Hill (outside the Library), N16 6SB
Ever wondered about the history of the granite trough by the side of the road outside Stamford Hill Library? Find out more by participating in this free event offered by the Hackney Society Building at Risk Group.
Voices Raised to Protect Hackney’s Heritage at Risk WALK
Saturday 18th October 2025, 11:15am-12:30pmSt Thomas’ Church, Upper Clapton (1 Clapton Terrace London E5 9BW)
On this tour, co-led by Julia Lafferty, a tireless campaigner for Clapton’s built heritage, and Rob Briggs, Chair of the Hackney Society’s Buildings at Risk Group, you will hear the stories of Clapton Common’s current Heritage at Risk Register entries, as well as other local heritage assets that have also suffered damage or destruction.
Wikipedia Editing Workshop for Black History Month
Sunday 26th October 2025, 1:15pm-4:00pmHackney Archives, E8 3BQ
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 and help attendees to get started. This workshop is suitable for beginners and those curious about digital history-making.
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