Meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of the month at St John’s Church Hall, Leytonstone, E11 1HH starting from 7.45pm. Refreshments are available.
The calendar of forthcoming meetings is as follows:
This is a FREE talk for Black History Month.
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January 20: Les Capon gives his annual round up to the Society of his Year in ArchaeologyMarch 17: Jef Page presents The Life and Times of Oscar Wilde
May 19: After the AGM, Peter Williams, Mark Gorman & Andrew Cole will discuss their study Flying Over the Flats: Aerial Adventures on Wanstead Flats
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Membership is open to all, regardless of your location. You might live in the area, have a historical link or simply share an interest in supporting our community and its heritage.
Membership entitles you to complimentary entry to all of the Society's meetings, as well as regular emails on our projects and activities. You will also receive three issues a year of the Society's newsletter Understone.
There are three categories of membership with the option to receive Understone either electronically or in printed form by post. The latter option is more expensive as reflected in the pricing. Please select the membership category and delivery method that best suits your needs.
Individual £10/18
Household £15/23
Affiliation £18 (for a school/college/community or faith group)
You can either join in person at a Society meeting or use our 
secure payment page, (Clicking this link will open a separate window)
Think you’ve got what it takes to claim the top spot? Join us and make your team the one everyone remembers
Put your knowledge to the test and bring your team along for a night of laughs, friendly competition, and possibly unexpected victories.
Gather your cleverest friends, pick a team name, and get ready for challenging questions, surprising facts, and plenty of fun.
From music and movies to sport, history, pop culture, and general knowledge, there’s something for everyone.
Whether you’re a trivia expert or simply enjoy a good night out, our quiz night is the perfect chance to show off what you know, learn something new, and enjoy great company.
Entertaining questions across a range of topics
Team challenges and lively competition
Prizes for the winning teams
A prize raffle
Bring your own food and drink
Plenty of laughs along the way
Bring your friends, family, or colleagues and form a team of up to 8 people.
No special expertise is required—just enthusiasm, teamwork, and a willingness to take a guess.
Don’t worry if you cannot muster a full team, you will be allocated to a table to make up the numbers.
Saturday 5th December 2026 from 7pm
St Andrews Church Hall, Colworth Road. E11 1JD
Entry: £12 available online through the Society’s secure payment page or at the Society’s monthly meetings