Stoke Newington History Talks is a recurring event I run every four months, featuring three short talks on the area’s history, including one by me and two guest speakers. Since the first event in November 2016, it has grown steadily, with tickets often selling out within a day.

To date, there have been 81 talks with 50 guest speakers. Given the focus on a relatively small area, the range of subjects covered has been striking, and it has been rewarding to see so many people share their research, interest and knowledge with what has become a loyal audience. The mailing list now has over 1,600 subscribers.

Next Event

09.07.2026 – Stoke Newington History Talks 28 (Details to be confirmed)

Featured Talk

About the Event

The series began in 2016 following a suggestion by Sam Roberts of GhostSigns.co.uk to run an evening of short talks on Stoke Newington’s history. The first event took place at the Clarence Tavern and was attended by around 25 people.

As the audience grew, the event moved to the White Hart in Stoke Newington High Street for three events. Since 2018, it has been held at St Matthias Halls near Butterfield Green, apart from one event at the West Reservoir and three held online during the pandemic.