About the event

Stoke Newington History Talks is a Stoke Newington history event that has been taking place every 4 months since 2016, offering an opportunity to uncover the area's rich history. The event is organised by local historian Amir Dotan (www.StokeNewingtonHistory.com), who is joined at each event by two guest speakers. As of August 2023 there have been 19 events, featuring 36 guest speakers. 

Each event is a journey through time, featuring three lively talks that cover a wide range of topics. From the secrets of Abney Park Cemetery to untold stories of Stoke Newington's boundaries, the history of the local rail station, and even the stories behind street names and plenty more.

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The event has grown in popularity over the years and has amassed a large number of regular attendees. The mailing list has about 1,500 subscribers and tickets tend to sell out within a day or two. Tickets go on sale a month before the event. Join the mailing list to be notified when tickets become available. Once you subscribe below, you will receive a confirmation email and will need to confirm your email address.

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Fundraising 

Ticket sales are used to raise funds for a different local charity each time. The speakers donate their time for free. The last 12 events raised £7,398 for local charities and humanitarian appeals including Hackney Winter Night Shelter, Hackney Migrant Centre, Hackney Foodbank and the British Red Cross Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal.