Vestry House Museum – The local history museum for Waltham Forest

Vestry House Museum is currently closed for redevelopment.
We are due to reopen in 2026.

Revitalisation Project

Information and latest developments on the revitalisation of the museum, its building and displays.

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.