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:

Wikipedia Editing Workshop

📅 Saturday 6th June 2026, 2pm- 4pm📍Hackney Archives, E8 3BQ (and the first Saturday each month)

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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.

Past, Present and Future of Haggerston Baths (Drop In)

📅 Sunday 14th June 2026, 11am- 3pm📍51 Whiston Road, E2 8GU

Well Street Common Festival (Drop In)

📅 Sunday 14th June 2026, 12pm- 6pm📍London, E9 5DY

Community Architecture in Hackney + AGM

📅 Wednesday 17th June 2026, 6pm 📍HTA Design, Wallis Road E9 5LN

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Open to Hackney Society members, the local community and anyone with a curiosity about Hackney’s past, present, and future, the AGM is a great opportunity to connect with fellow residents, hear about upcoming events and projects, and help shape what happens in the borough.

The Portico, 34 Linscott Road

Visit our Eventbrite page