Established in 1962 the Society presents a series of talks on various aspects of history, both of local and national interest.
A Newsletter is published together with books and booklets on local subjects.
Meetings: These are held in the comfortable surroundings of the fine modern Methodist Church in High Road, Loughton, Essex, on the second Thursday of each month from October to May inclusive.
Doors open at 7:00pm for the talk on Thursday. At 7:00pm there is the availability of refreshments of teas, coffee and biscuits.
The commencement of the meeting talk is at 7:30pm.
Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month from October to June with the exception of January when there is no meeting.
The Loughton & District Historical Society programme for 2026-2027 Date Talk & Speaker is as follows:-
PROGRAMME FOR 2026-2027
PROGRAMME FOR 2026-2027
ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE
METHODIST CHURCH
260 HIGH ROAD IG10 1RB
STARTING PROMPTLY AT 7:30PM,
USUALLY ON THE SECOND
THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
Talks are subject to alteration, sometimes at short notice, if, e.g., a speaker is unwell. If you are travelling from a distance for a particular talk, please telephone or e-mail first. Please supply an email address wherever possible, as this is how we notify any last minute changes to talks.
Refreshments are not usually provided, except at the December meeting, but an e-mail is generally sent the weekend before to confirm arrangements.
2026
October: Thursday 8
Herbert Tooley – Loughton and
Buckhurst Hill’s architect
LYNN JONES
November: Thursday 5
Loughton Blue Plaques
COLIN HUGHES
December: Thursday 10
Members’ evening
2027
February: Thursday 11
The Hard Life of Railwayman
NEIL HOUGHTON
March: Thursday 11
The Retreats of Epping Forest
IAN CHANNELL
April: Thursday 8
A Schoolgirl’s War
MARY SMITH
May: Thursday 13
AGM then non-competitive
photographic quiz
June: Thursday 10
Sir John Betjeman
TERENCE ATKINS
Public Transport: Most local buses stop close to the Methodist Church which is only a short walk from Loughton Underground station..
Car Parking: There is limited Car Parking behind the church but as clamping takes place outside of this area it is advisable to use the Traps Hill Car Park which is free at the time of our meetings and only a short walk away.
Current subscriptions :
Individuals: £15 per season; Families / couples: £20 per season
To join the Society simply use the membership application form.
Guest Visitors are welcome at all meetings on payment of a donation of £4.00.
As we try to keep subscriptions as low as possible any additional donations are always welcome!
