Chingford, Greater London

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

Browse our selection of vintage and retro black and white photographs of Chingford, along with a selection of historic maps, local history books, and fascinating memories that our visitors have contributed. Most of our photos and maps are available to buy in a wide range of product formats, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers and as customised calendars.

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

Shows Chingford in 1897

Shows Chingford in 1898

Shows Chingford in 1805

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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Read and share your memories of Chingford itself or of a particular photo of Chingford.
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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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Added 30 March 2021

Larkswood Pool

If you wanted to have your name in the Chingford guardian you would brave a visit to Larkswood pool on the first day of the season, which was usually early May. My friend Julia Bruns and myself got our names in the paper that way but boy was it cold.I remember we used to buy a hot drink from the cafe which consisted of an oxo cube in hot water, anyone else remember that drink? To think of it now makes me feel sick but ...see more

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Added 27 March 2021

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Chingford’s Telephone Exchange Silverthorn

Larkswood Pool