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IG8

Waltham Forest, London · Bridge, Chigwell with Lambourne, Churchfields, Clayhall, Fullwell, Grange Hill, Hale End & Highams Park South, Hatch Lane & Highams Park North, Loughton Roding, Monkhams

History & heritage

IG8 lies within Waltham Forest. Formed in 1965 from Chingford, Leyton, and Walthamstow. The William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow occupies the childhood home of the designer and writer William Morris; the borough was London's first Borough of Culture in 2019.

Key facts

  • Formed in 1965 from Chingford, Leyton, and Walthamstow. The William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow occupies the childhood home of the designer and writer William Morris; the borough was London's first Borough of Culture in 2019.