On the eve of Remembrance Sunday, this tour will discuss the history of Hackney during World Wars I and II, visiting the War Memorials and Commonwealth War Graves. Stories of some of those remembered there will be told, along with a wider focus on the history of Stoke Newington in the two World Wars.

From the Stoke Newington High St entrance, please meet at the far end of the pedestrian walkway - where the path splits into three. (near the dark green cabins.)

Speaker bio:

Alan Gartrell has given tours of Abney Park for many years now. His topics spread a huge range from the history of Hackney's MPs to Abney Park's missionary links. He very modestly says he is not a historian, just a few clicks ahead of everyone else on Wikipedia.

Enter at the Church Street entrance and follow the path on the left side. The meeting point is at the William Booth Memorial, opposite the entry path.

The tour will last around 60 mins.
Please arrive 5 minutes early for the 2pm start.
Please wear suitably sturdy footwear.
There are no toilet facilities available.

Please check your emails on the morning of the event - we may need to cancel at short notice if the weather is adverse.