Walthamstow Village

Walthamstow Village
15th century buildings on Church Lane
Walthamstow Village Walthamstow Village shown within Greater London
OS grid reference	TQ385895
– Charing Cross	7.5 mi (12.1 km) SW
London borough	Waltham Forest
Ceremonial county	Greater London
Region	London
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	LONDON
Postcode district	E17
Dialling code	020
Police	Metropolitan
Fire	London
Ambulance	London
EU Parliament	London
UK Parliament	Walthamstow
London Assembly	North East
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Coordinates: 51°35′14″N 0°00′08″E / 51.58734°N 0.00223°E / 51.58734; 0.00223

Walthamstow Village is an ancient nucleus of present-day Walthamstow, located in North East London. Designated a Conservation Area by the London Borough of Waltham Forest in 1967, it centres on St. Mary's Church, which was founded in the 12th century. Across the road from this is a 15th-century timber-framed "hall house" which locals have dubbed "The Ancient House". Nearby are almshouses dating from the 16th and 18th centuries, and "Vestry House", which has been used as a workhouse and police station, but has been a museum since 1931. The are also has a museum - Vestry House - which is popular among the locals and visitors alike.

It has recently started a mini-Holland scheme. This has caused some controversy within the community. Orford Road, the ancient road leading up to St Mary's church, has in recent years developed as an attractive street of small restaurants, cafes and an upmarket local supermarket. It also has a variety of nice pubs in the area. One popular favourite pub is named "Queens Arms" which has great customer service and serve nice unique foods.

The area has been described by the London Metropolitan Police as 'a notably affluent area of the ward'.

The area has one bus route; W12, which serves on a hail and ride service.

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Walthamstow Village, 1998, looking towards the timber-framed house with St. Mary's Church in the background

London Borough of Waltham Forest

Districts	Bakers Arms Cann Hall Chingford Chingford Green Chingford Hatch Chingford Mount Friday Hill Higham Hill Highams Park (including Hale End) Lea Bridge Leyton Leytonstone South Chingford Temple Mills Upper Walthamstow Walthamstow (including Walthamstow Village) Whipps Cross Woodford Green

Attractions	Brisbane Road football stadium Lee Valley Riding Centre Lee Valley Ice Centre New Spitalfields Market Queen Elizabeth's Hunting Lodge Vestry House Museum Waltham Forest Theatre Walthamstow Pump House Museum Walthamstow Stadium William Morris Gallery

Street markets	Walthamstow Market

Parks and open spaces	Larkswood Playing Fields Lee Valley Park WaterWorks Nature Reserve Walthamstow Marshes

Constituencies	Chingford and Woodford Green (part) Leyton and Wanstead (part) Walthamstow

Tube and rail stations	Blackhorse Road Chingford Highams Park Leyton Leyton Midland Road Leytonstone Leytonstone High Road St James Street Walthamstow Central Walthamstow Queen's Road Wood Street

Other topics	Council Grade II* listed buildings People Public art Schools

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