Established in 1962 the Society presents a series of talks on various aspects of history, both of local and national interest.

Fairlop OakA Newsletter is published together with books and booklets on local subjects.

Meetings: These are held in the comfortable surroundings of the fine modern Methodist Church in High Road, Loughton, Essex, on the second Thursday of each month from October to May inclusive.

All meetings start at 7:30pm

The Loughton & District Historical Society programme for 2025-2026 Date Talk & Speaker is as follows:-

 

PROGRAMME FOR 2025-2026

 

PROGRAMME FOR 2025-2026

ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE
METHODIST CHURCH
260 HIGH ROAD IG10 1RB
STARTING PROMPTLY AT 7:30PM,
USUALLY ON THE SECOND
THURSDAY OF THE MONTH

Talks are subject to alteration, sometimes at short notice, if, e.g., a speaker is unwell. If you are travelling from a distance for a particular talk, please telephone or e-mail first. Please supply an email address wherever possible, as this is how we notify any last minute changes to talks.
Refreshments are not usually provided, except at the December meeting, but an e-mail is generally sent the weekend before to confirm arrangements.

2025
October: Thursday 9
A Glimpse at the 50s
TERENCE ATKINS

November: Thursday 6
Down my Street – Beulah Road, Epping
MIKE RUMBLE

December: Thursday 11
Using Buckhurst Hill as a start point a look at aspects of the life in the 1930s
LYNN JONES

2026
February: Thursday 12
Keepers, Cockneys and Kitchen Maids
GEORGINA GREEN

March: Thursday 12
Loughton in the 5’s – A Collection of Photographs
PAUL WEBSTER

April: Thursday 9
From Shillbeer to Boris Master – A History of the London Bus
JOHN WAGSTAFF

May: Thursday 14
Annual General Meeting
followed by
Stories from the individual members of the Loughton & District Historical Society
MEMBERS

 

 

Methodist Church

Public Transport: Most local buses stop close to the Methodist Church which is only a short walk from Loughton Underground station..

Car Parking: There is limited Car Parking behind the church but as clamping takes place outside of this area it is advisable to use the Traps Hill Car Park which is free at the time of our meetings and only a short walk away.

Current subscriptions :
Individuals: £15 per season; Families / couples: £20 per season
To join the Society simply use the membership application form.
Guest Visitors are welcome at all meetings on payment of a donation of £4.00.
As we try to keep subscriptions as low as possible any additional donations are always welcome!

 

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