‘Yes, this was Hackney Wick, my dears,
this was Hackney Wick,
Do the rounds and beat the bounds
And make the memories stick’
Poem © Ralph Rochester, 2009. Illustrations © Zara Slattery, 2009.
Please come for a fantastic walk with storyteller Diana Olutunmogun for a chance to find out about the history of people and places in Hackney Wick;
including local boxer Harry Mallin, the Eton Manor Boys Club,Hackney Speedway and loads more! Come and share facts and info that YOU know about your local area.
Saturday 21 March 2009, 2pm
A circular walk starting on our riverbank with loads of hot chocolate and cake provided. The walk is suitable for children 7 years and upwards, and their parents.
This event is free, but booking is necessary.
To book contact Lisa on 020 8806 4003 or
email lisa@hackneysociety.org
For a FREE copy of the Hackney Wick HeritageTrail email:
lisa@hackneysociety.org
or call
020 8806 4003
This project has been generously funded by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council and Renaissance London; and supported by the Hackney Heritage and Built Environmrnt Partnership.
This is a joint event between the Hackney Society (http://www.hackneysociety.org/) and Hackney Archives (www.hackney.gov.uk/ca-archives).
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