September 25, 2022 Ansell Bros, Millfields Road Check out this interesting former shop in Millfields Road, originally run by Stan Ansell and his brother. They used to make furniture from the shop here on the corner of Alfearn and Millfields for many years. Categories Local History/Local news
February 4, 2022 Origins of Clapton Square The name Clapton comes from the Saxon word Clop’ton meaning ‘farm on the Hill’ and was part of the medieval settlement known as Hackney. Agriculture was central to the village economy and the area prospered. Clapton Square sits directly on an ancient drover’s route known as the Black Path. The path was used to move livestock from Waltham Abbey and... Categories Local History
August 16, 2021 Local History: Clapton Greyhound Stadium From our local historian Norman Jacobs: One of my own family photos taken c.1950. Although just a family photo of my dad at the time, 70 years on it has great historical value as it shows: i) Our prefab garden (just) ii) The front entrance to Clapton Greyhound Stadium iii) The Fairfield off licence on the corner of Glyn Road... Categories Local History/Local news