I wrote about the Griggs family, their building activities, and their connection with The Drive in Ilford a few years ago. But one thing puzzled me...what happened to Albert's sister Edith? She was recorded living at 37 The Drive with her mother in 1901 and 1911 but... 1/

*** News from the IHS! *** Our next talk is a week today where the speaker will be Mark Watson on the subject of Barking. Monday 10th Feb, same time, same place...

***News from the IHS*** Our next talk is one of mine where I will be speaking about the Essex Record Office and what they hold there - in particular what relates to Ilford, and a few documents for Wanstead, & Woodford. Usual time & place on Monday 10th March 2025.

*** IMPORTANT *** If you recently contacted us from Australia through our website about a house in Cleveland Road, could you please get in touch again as we're having issues with your email address when we tried to reply. Thanks.

This coming Monday!

Kelly's Directories all had an accompanying map which showed the roads that existed at the time (although there are some errors). They fill in the gaps between the OS maps. This is from the 1899-1900 edition. What can you see?

Our next talk is about the Dreyfus Affair in 1890s France, and will be given by IHS President Jef Page. Monday 14th March in Studio 2, Redbridge Central Library - 7 for 7:30pm

Next Monday!

*** New from the IHS *** Our last Newsletter is now up on the website. Lots of fab content including a look at the new Redbridge Museum, a Cranbrook connection to the East India Co, WWII defences, Salvation Army in Ilford, Barkingside FC, and more. ilfordhistoricalsociety.weebly.com/uploads/1/1/2/…

Don't forget that all of our Newsletters going back to 2011 are held on our website. Just click on Newsletters & Articles, then a 2 year period and you're away. Happy reading! ilfordhistoricalsociety.weebly.com

I've decided that my primary outlet will be *over there* so if you're around...well, I'm there now. bsky.app/profile/ilford…

The final meeting of our season will be on Monday 12th at 7-7:30pm and given by Janet Seward who will be looking at the past through local newspapers.

Our first talk of the season is next Monday 8th September.