On the 23rd January 1909 two Latvian anarchists carried out a payroll robbery in Tottenham. It led to a two-hour pursuit across the Walthamstow Marshes, 600 bullets being fired, four deaths and chases by horse and tramcar. It was made into a film within a few years and later inspired Alfred Hitchcock, who went to school in Stamford Hill.

The talk will centre on one of Abney's finest memorials, talk about the Outrage and its roots in the area, its influence on local resident Joseph Conrad and the links to the Siege of Sidney Street.

About the speaker:

Alan Gartrell has given tours of Abney Park for many years now. His topics cover 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.

From the High Street entrance, please meet at the far end of the pedestrian walkway - where the path splits into three.

Sometimes, Abney Park closes (or we have to cancel planned events) at short notice due to adverse weather conditions. If events are cancelled or the Park is closed, we'll let you know. Please check your emails and the Abney Park website (abneypark.org) mid-morning on the day of the event to get this info.