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Be sure to tune into Antiques Roadshow tonight! Our Collections Officer talks to presenter Fiona Bruce about the history...
18/10/2026

Be sure to tune into Antiques Roadshow tonight! Our Collections Officer talks to presenter Fiona Bruce about the history of the Ilford Limited photographic company and shows some of the objects and archives from our collection in this exciting episode filmed in the grounds of Valentines Mansion.

📅 Sunday 18 October
🕗️ 8pm
📺️ BBC One

📺 **Redbridge is back on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow!** 🏛️Did you spot Valentines Mansion & Gardens in the first episode...
16/10/2026

📺 **Redbridge is back on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow!** 🏛️

Did you spot Valentines Mansion & Gardens in the first episode of *Antiques Roadshow* on 20 September? You can see more of our historic venue in the next episode on **Sunday 18 October at 8pm on BBC One**.

Presenter Fiona Bruce will learn about the fascinating history of **Ilford Photo**, the iconic photographic manufacturer with strong links to our borough. Nishat from Redbridge Museum & Heritage Centre will share insights into its heritage, shining a spotlight on an important part of Redbridge’s history.

Set in beautiful Valentines Park, the Grade II* listed Valentines Mansion is one of our borough’s most treasured historic landmarks. We’re delighted to see Redbridge’s heritage showcased to audiences across the UK! 💚

📅 Sunday 18 October
⏰ 8pm
📺 BBC One

On World Food Day, can you guess the functions of these early 20th century kitchen utensils from our collection? 🍽️
16/10/2026

On World Food Day, can you guess the functions of these early 20th century kitchen utensils from our collection? 🍽️

Celebrating 100 years of Winnie the Pooh today! 🍯This contact sheet from our collection throws it back to the Central Li...
14/10/2026

Celebrating 100 years of Winnie the Pooh today! 🍯

This contact sheet from our collection throws it back to the Central Library celebrations for the beloved bear’s 60th anniversary in October 1986. How many Rabbit ears can you spot?

This Black History Month, watch our short film ‘Memories of Windrush’ about the experiences of Redbridge’s Windrush gene...
08/10/2026

This Black History Month, watch our short film ‘Memories of Windrush’ about the experiences of Redbridge’s Windrush generation, screening all day throughout October at Redbridge Central Library.

Read Hidden Treasures' Collection Encounters blog by writer Rachel Lichtenstein about her visit to Redbridge Museum & He...
01/10/2026

Read Hidden Treasures' Collection Encounters blog by writer Rachel Lichtenstein about her visit to Redbridge Museum & Heritage Centre to view the Newbury Park Synagogue archive, local newspaper cuttings about the Jewish community, and our display about Jewish Redbridge!

It's National Poetry Day - let's revisit this light-hearted poem about the work of Air Raid Precaution Wardens in Wanste...
01/10/2026

It's National Poetry Day - let's revisit this light-hearted poem about the work of Air Raid Precaution Wardens in Wanstead during the Second World War 👇

Today is National Sporting Heritage Day. This photo from our collection shows the ladies team at Wanstead Cricket Club i...
30/09/2026

Today is National Sporting Heritage Day. This photo from our collection shows the ladies team at Wanstead Cricket Club in about 1890🏏

Sporting Heritage

For World Heart Day, a lesson on the heart for nurses at King George Hospital in Newbury Park, about 1960 🫀
29/09/2026

For World Heart Day, a lesson on the heart for nurses at King George Hospital in Newbury Park, about 1960 🫀

A classic view of Ilford High Street on this postcard from our collection, postmarked 28 September 1910.On the far left ...
28/09/2026

A classic view of Ilford High Street on this postcard from our collection, postmarked 28 September 1910.

On the far left is The Angel Hotel, once a popular stop for travellers between London and Essex. You can still see the inn’s exterior close to Boots – just look up!

Address

Redbridge Museum & Heritage Centre, 2nd Floor, Central Library, Clements Road
Ilford
IG11EA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+442087082422

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