Last May, Hackney saw its very first Hackney History Festival, bringing the borough’s rich and diverse past to life at Sutton House and venues across Hackney. The festival featured talks, walks, and guided tours showcasing some of the area’s most iconic buildings and spaces.

Our inaugural festival in May 2024 was a huge success, with:

✓ 1,679 participants
✓ 49 events
✓ 24 talks
✓ 10 walks
✓ 12 guided tours
✓ 2 film screenings
✓ 1 epic quiz

Now, we’re gearing up for an even bigger and better Hackney History Festival 2025! Check out our new programme for this May, with contributions from Hackney Society, Hackney Archives, and many others.

Want to be part of it? Have an idea or want to help out? Join us and make history this May!

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