Wanstead Flats & the story of 'Saving the People's Forest' - Guided Walk

About the walk

Join local historian Mark Gorman and Georgina Green for a circular walk around Wanstead Flats exploring story of the role the Flats played in the forest's preservation and some of its other history.

Meet: end of Ferndale Road, E11 3DN. This is a 7 minutes’ walk from Leytonstone High Road Station.

What to bring/wear

• Please wear weather-proof clothings and sturdy footwear, as the Forest cold be muddy and slippery
• Bring water and snacks if you need

About Mark Gorman

Mark is a local historian who studies the past and present of east London, particularly the ongoing struggle between building development and open space preservation. His recently published book “Saving the People’s Forest – open spaces, enclosure and popular protest in mid-Victorian London” examines the influential role played by public opinion 150 years ago in the campaigns to protect Epping Forest and other green spaces around London from urban development.

Join our Guided Walks to discover more of Epping Forest and its ecology, heritage and cultural. Walks are led by our expert volunteer leaders. Some are a gental stroll, whilst others are taken at a faster pace. Each walk tends to focus on a small part of the Forest, and sometimes with specific themes ranging from local histry to natural environment.

This project is made possible thanks to National Lottery funding.