John Rogers - Over Pole Hill

Waltham Forest Tours presents Over Pole Hill - Where Time Begins with John Rogers, Psychogeographer-in-residence. Explore the north-eastern frontier of both Waltham Forest and Greater London.

This will take the group up over Pole Hill, the highest point in the borough, which sits on Zero Longitude and was used by the Greenwich Observatory to set its telescope.  You will also explore the terrain of the forest fringe. 

John will be joined by a local artist as part of this walk. A map of the walk is being produced in by printer Russell Frost of Hooksmith Press, Leytonstone, and participants will be encouraged to make a record of their journey as part of the experience. 

Meet: Chingford Station, E4 6AL

This event is part of a series of walks led and instigated by writer, film-maker and Leytonstone resident John Rogers, author of This Other London – Adventures in the Overlooked City. The walks will explore various aspects of Waltham Forest from its topography, culture, overlooked heritage, and psychogeography. Local people of interest will join John on the walks to contribute to the pool of knowledge. The aim will be not simply to impart information but to share a way of looking at the landscape and the built environment.

Over Pole Hill is part of Waltham Forest Tours, a travel agency with a difference. Visit the Waltham Forest Tours section for more events.