Waltham Forest

Now the name of a London borough (created 1965), but originally describing part of the vast royal hunting forest covering the south-west corner of Essex. It is recorded as foresta de Wautham 1261, forest of Waltham 1571, Waltham Forest 1654, and takes its name from Waltham, 'homestead or village of the forest', from Old English.

St Marys Church, Walthamstow

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Your GLA candidate

Name: Alexander Ellis

"I am backing Boris because he has the right ideas to take London forward to the Olympics and beyond. He understands the concerns of Londoners and wants to use his time as Mayor to make life better for everyone by making the streets safer, transport better and decent housing available to all."

You decide

Each week we'll get our GLA candidate to ask Boris a question from the ones below that you select is most important

Which of these questions would you like me to ask Boris on your behalf most?

Many people living in council housing in London NE have to live in third world conditions whilst, because things have become so expensive, others are unable to buy homes in areas where they grew up – how are you going to help people improve their lives?
How you will be making our streets safer? There is more and more crime to contend with, we never see the police on our streets and in some areas gangs are causing huge problems, so what can you do that hasn’t already been done?
How are you going to improve the transport system, so that trains, buses and the Tube are safer, cleaner and more efficient but also affordable?

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What do people love about Waltham Forest?

Top 3 loves

William Morris Museum (55 votes)
Epping Forest (49 votes)
Chingford Mount (41 votes)

Most recent love

Vestry House Museum (5 votes)

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