Chingford, Greater London

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Chingford

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Chingford. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Chingford, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Chingford
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Chingford in 1907

Chingford in 1882

Old Maps of Chingford

Historic Maps of Chingford and the local area.

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Map of Chingford in 1896

Map of Chingford in 1897-1898

Map of Chingford in 1920

Map of Chingford in 1946

Map of Chingford in 1894

Sheet Maps of Chingford

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Chingford and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Chingford in 1805

Shows Chingford in 1897

Shows Chingford in 1805

Shows Chingford in 1898

Shows Chingford in 1919

Shows Chingford in 1920

Books about Chingford
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82 photo books on Chingford and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Chigwell Photographic Memories

Cover image of Enfield - A History & Celebration

Cover image of Romford Photographic Memories

Cover image of North London Photographic Memories

Memories of Chingford
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My Mothers Story

My mother Irene was born in 1927 in London. In the 1930’s she and her parents, Charles and Ada Moore, lived in Chingford. On the evening of 30 Sept 1940 a bomb was dropped on their home on Normandshire Dr. My grandfather, a member of the Home Guard, was killed and is buried In Chingford Mount cemetery. In the weeks to follow her grandparents also were killed by bombs dropped during the blitz. I look forward to a visit ...see more

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Chingford’s Telephone Exchange Silverthorn

My first job when I was 15 was in Silverthorn Telephone Exchange. I remember, when I went to the Telephone Managers Office for my interview. I had wanted to work in Directory Enquiries but was told that although I spoke well and passed the hearing and writing tests I had a regional accent and would not be able to get a position in central London. It’s not as if I spoke cockney and mum had ...see more

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My Mothers Story

Chingford’s Telephone Exchange Silverthorn