Walthamstow Village
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| 240px 15th century buildings on Church Lane |
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 Walthamstow Village
Walthamstow Village shown within Greater London |
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| OS grid reference | TQ385895 |
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| – 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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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.
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.
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.
The area gained notoriety in 2015 with the arrival of double act and local disc jocks Jman and Borse. Whilst many residents continue to deny their presence, some say to maintain the desirability of the area, others have reported night sightings at the local delicatessen, along with at least two musical events staged in the village hall, attended by approximately 3 other people.
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