JAMES’ parents were John Winter, born in Barkingside in 18671 and Ada, born in Hatfield Heath in about 1866. They married in the borough of West Ham in 18892 and James George Winter was born in Stratford in 18963. He was known as James throughout his life.…

IN 2018, we filmed 126 Harlow residents reading out the biographies of the 126 men who, between 1914 and 1918, left Harlow and never returned. We just wanted to remind you that you can find all the films in a bespoke channels, both on our…

HARLOW Civic Centre is lit up red this week as Harlow remembers those who lost their lives in the two world wars and other conflicts. Councillor Russell Perrin, Leader of Harlow Council, said: “The balcony of the Civic Centre is shining red until Monday as…

A SIMPLE yet very fitting service to mark Armistice Day on November 11th, 1918, took place outside the Harlow Council offices on Thursday morning. The service was led by the chair of Harlow Council, cllr Clive Souter. members of the Royal British Legion, veterans of…

OF all the men who left Harlow to fight in World War One and never came back, there is something even more tragic about the three Riley Brothers. When we were researching this project in 2018, we spoke to their niece, Isobel Scrivener, who lives…

THE Harlow branch of the Royal British Legion has set up a stall in the Harvey Centre. It will be there all weekend. It is located just by the escalators near Primark. Please give what you can for a really important cause. We will be…

THEY do things right at Harlow Rugby Club and there was no greater example than on Saturday when they raised over £6,000 for the Royal British Legion, Harlow branch’s Poppy Appeal. The day began with a ceremony of dedication at the Latton Park’s area of…

A FIRST look at the 1921 census has been revealed – featuring details about the Spanish Flu pandemic and First World War. Findmypast and the National Archives have been working to conserve, transcribe and scan the 1921 census – consisting of more than 30,000 volumes…

Harlow Royal British Legion: Festival of Remembrance JOIN Harlow’s Royal British Legion for a Remembrance Day concert and service commemorating all those who have given their lives since WW1 and the many conflicts since. Featuring music and readings, the concert will also feature standards from…

IN 2018, YH filmed 126 Harlow residents reading the biographies of the 126 Harlow men who died in World War One. The readings can be found on the link below. Between now and Remembrance Sunday, we will be re-running some of the readings. https://www.yourharlow.com/category/history/ww1-the-fallen/ For…

HARLOW Rugby Club is looking for help as part of their support of the Poppy Appeal in 2021. On Saturday October 30th, 2021 they have a series of events at their home on Latton Park. They plan to auction a special commemorative shirt an hour…

ON Sunday 15 May 1921, a wet and dreary day, a small number of ex-servicemen walked to the Cenotaph war memorial in London’s Whitehall. As Big Ben struck nine, four men representing societies that for three years had been rivals, laid a wreath at the…

THERE is a far corner of Harlow that never forgets those who gave their lives in all the wars. Saturday marked the 76th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. We will all be aware of the tremendous celebrations in Harlow last year as it…

A CIVIC award has been bestowed posthumously to Harlow artist Valerie Fitz-John. Valerie passed away late last year. The award was announced at a special meeting of Harlow Council on Wednesday night. The civic award was made by the leader of Harlow Council, cllr Maggie…