Walthamstow Village

Walthamstow Village is the oldest part of present-day Walthamstow, north east London. Designated a Conservation Area by the London Borough of Waltham Forest in 1967, it centres on St. Mary's Church, which was founded in the 12th century. Across the road from this is a 15th-century timber-framed "hall house" which locals have dubbed "The Ancient House". It was restored in 1934 and 2002.[1] Nearby are almshouses dating from the 16th and 18th centuries, and "Vestry House", which has been used as a workhouse and police station, but has been a museum since 1931. It also holds the archives of the borough and a local studies library.[2]

Walthamstow Village

The 15th-century building on Church Lane
Walthamstow Village
Location within Greater London
OS grid referenceTQ385895
• Charing Cross7.5 mi (12.1 km) SW
London borough
Ceremonial countyGreater London
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townLONDON
Postcode districtE17
Dialling code020
PoliceMetropolitan
FireLondon
AmbulanceLondon
UK Parliament
London Assembly

Orford Road, the ancient road leading up to St Mary's church, has in recent years developed as an attractive street of small restaurants, cafes and an upmarket local supermarket. There are also several pubs in the area.[3]

Transport and locale

Nearest stations

Bus routes
  • There is one bus route, the W12, which operates a hail-and-ride service in the area.

Places of interest

References
  1. http://hidden-london.com/the-guide/walthamstow-village/
  2. http://hidden-london.com/the-guide/walthamstow-village/
  3. https://www.timeout.com/london/blog/13-reasons-to-visit-orford-road-in-walthamstow-e17-022616
Walthamstow Village, 1998, looking towards the timber-framed house with St. Mary's Church in the background
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