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Vestry House Museum Blog
- Beryl Swain: Need for Speed
Beryl Swain, the pioneering motorcycle racer, has at last been recognised for her incredible achievements in the world of motorsport. - George Washington’s Essex and Waltham Forest Connections
We explore the connections between Essex and Waltham Forest and the first US president, George Washington. - Trojan Records: Walthamstow’s place in reggae history
A Walthamstow industrial estate was once home to the Trojan Records archive and doubled as a studio where King of Ska, Desmond Dekker, recorded an album with The Specials. - The origins of Leytonstone and Wanstead Synagogue
Opened in 1954, the Leytonstone & Wanstead Synagogue building is a well-preserved example of post-war architecture.