The Hackney Society
@HackneySociety
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The Hackney Society works to preserve Hackney's unique heritage and built environment and to make the area a better place in which to live and work.
Hackney, London
Joined March 2010
CALLING HACKNEY CREATIVES.Kingsland Dalston Shopping Centre needs a new logo — and we want YOU to design it!.£2K for the winner + runner-up prizes!.Deadline: 5 September 2025. Entry details here: #HackneyCreatives #DalstonDesign #KingslandShoppingCentre
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Want to understand Hackney’s roots?.From street names to hidden buildings, our locally written books shine a light on the borough’s history, architecture & people. Buy online: #Hackney #LocalBooks #HackneyHistory #HeritageMatters #HackneySociety
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Who's overseeing Hackney's buildings and developments?.We are. The Hackney Society Planning Group champions design, heritage, and community voice in planning decisions. Learn more: #Hackney #UrbanPlanning #HeritageMatters #HackneySociety
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Hackney’s heritage needs your help. Our Buildings at Risk Group identifies, campaigns, and protects endangered historic buildings in the borough. Join us and help save Hackney’s story. #Hackneysociety #Heritage #BuildingsAtRisk #CommunityAction
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Curious about how Wikipedia works? Join our Wikipedia Editing Workshop on Sun, 3rd August, 1:15–4:15 pm at Hackney Archives, E8 3BQ. Learn to edit articles with help from Wikimedia UK. Beginners welcome. Free sign up here: #HackneySociety #Wikipedia
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RT @HistoryOfStokey: My 45-minute talk at Hackney History Festival (@HackneyHistFest) 2025, titled 'Look up, look down: Spotting local hist….
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Coming to #Hackney: 22 new homes at Wayman Court (14 social rent), new green & play spaces, better bin, cycle storage, and more. Read more details here: #UrbanDesign #HackneyCouncil #TheHackneySociety #HackneyLiving #SocialHousing
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Join Rob Briggs for a walking tour uncovering the stories behind Stoke Newington’s historical landmarks. Full video here: Read more here:
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RT @lesleywalks: A few places left on my history walk next Wed 2nd July exploring the buried River Fleet, old wells and spas, border marker….
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A historic walk winding either side of the border between Camden and Islington boroughs - also the route of the now-buried River Fleet
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RT @AbneyParkN16: Our friends at @HackneySociety are hosting a Wikipedia editing workshop event this weekend - check it out!. https://t.co/….
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Join us to learn how to create content on Wikipedia, a free-content online encyclopedia written and maintained by a community o...
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Building a better Hackney for resident. Hackney Council reaches the high point of 32 new council homes—part of a 1,000-home promise. Read more here: #TheHackneySociety #SocialHousing #HackneyCouncil
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Want to know more about Hackney's hidden history?.Sun 29 June.1:15–4:15 PM.Hackney Archives.Wikipedia Editing Workshop (No Experience Needed – Support Provided!).Register now: #HackneySociety #HackneyHistoryFestival #WikimediaUK
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RT @HackneySociety: Help put Hackney’s hidden histories on the map. Join a free Wikipedia workshop to share the stories of Hackney women le….
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Join our Wikipedia workshop to uncover untold stories of Hackney women. Sun 29 June | 1:15–4:15PM.Hackney Archives, E8 3BQ.Bring a laptop (support provided). #WikimediaUK #HackneyHistoryFestival #Hackney_Society
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RT @HackneyHistFest: The census that year also recorded a jump in London’s Irish-born population - watch Breda's discussion here https://t.….
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Stoke Newington Guided Tour. Sat 28 June | 10:30–12:30.Meet at Clissold Park.Discover how community action helped protect local heritage.Meet locals | Share stories | Celebrate history.#Hackney_society #StokeNewington #LFA2025 #Voices
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RT @HackneyHistFest: Between 1970 and 1972, Britain's first urban guerrilla group the Angry Brigade carried out a campaign of bombing and a….
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Help put Hackney’s hidden histories on the map. Join a free Wikipedia workshop to share the stories of Hackney women left out of history. Sun 29 June | Hackney Archives.Register here: #WikimediaUK #HackneyHistoryFestival, #Hackney_society
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RT @HistoricEngland: These net and tackle stores in Hastings were originally built to protect fishermen's gear from the elements. 🎣. Much o….
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RT @HackneySociety: Want to learn how to edit Wikipedia?.Join our workshop on Sun 29 June at #HackneyArchives and help bring Hackney's hidd….
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