hackney-hist-fest.bsky.social
Hackney Society, Hackney Archives, Sutton House & many more host Hackney History Festival each May. Get in touch to help shape future events!
👤 Joined on 18 November 2024
Followers
Following
Total Posts
@hackney-hist-fest.bsky.social#31DaysofGraves Day 5: Vehicle The Reed Celtic Cross in Abney Park Cemetery, London was made by monumental sculptor Edward O'Shea in Kilkenny, Ireland in 1893. My talk for 2026 @hackney-hist-fest.bsky.social (see pinned post) looked at how it was transported by steamship, train & horse-drawn cart.
Show PostBig thank you & GRMA to the amazing @hackney-hist-fest.bsky.social for making my HHF 2026 talk available online "The Reed Celtic Cross: One thousand years of Ireland's history in Abney Park Cemetery" - from the early medieval period to the Celtic Revival #IrishLondonHistory☘️ youtu.be/wBjHq_8oubs?...
Show PostWe have some rides planned for next Sunday, 20th September, as part of London Cycling Festival! - Feeder to main "Kidical Mass" ride, starting from Stonebridge Gardens, Haggerston at 10am - History ride starting in Hackney Central at 3pm See here for more info: lcc.org.uk/events/lcf-h...
Show Postopening night of a show we wrote about the Mole Man of Hackney from the perspective of a family of worms. sold out the venue and got a frankly amazing reception from the audience. sometimes art is rewarding
Show Post