FriendsOfValentines
@FOVM4
support the preservation and improvement of Valentines Mansion and its historic Parkland in the London Borough of Redbridge for the benefit of the public.
Why not come along for a relaxing fun afternoon to play games in the beautiful surroundings of the mansion 12.00 - 4.30? Demonstrations of #chess #Rummikub #backgammon Free entry, with a chance to book a table in advance if you’re coming with #friends #family
Your chance to meet our artists and browse their studios - a great chance to shop for unique, handmade artwork. PLUS! Our new gallery exhibition opens on this day featuring a collection of work by the studio artists vrcl.uk/4bnlQqA #openstudios #artists #art #eastlondon
Coming soon...new exhibition by our studio artists #ShadesofMeaning Find out more about our artists vrcl.uk/3LnNKpE #valentinesmansion #newexhibition #artexhibition #studioartists #eastlondon #essex #redbridge
A fascinating account full of beautiful historic photographs
I have enhanced for you this lovely autochrome portrait of a young Hindu lady in the Indian city of Agra, photographed in colour 99 years ago by the visiting French photographer Jules Gervais Courtellemont. (It is original colour from 1926 and not colourised).
Celebrating 25 years of supporting @ValMansion Valentines Mansion & Gardens
Special Sun Open Day FREE ENTRY 12-5pm Victorian Kitchen Day/ Maybe you’ll go home with recipe for potato pastry jam tarts! Serving Victoria Sponge and lemonade! Guest musicians from 2pm. Schools Poetry Prize announcements and exhibition of shortlisted poems.
Special Sun Open Day FREE ENTRY 12-5pm Victorian Kitchen Day/ Maybe you’ll go home with recipe for potato pastry jam tarts! Serving Victoria Sponge and lemonade! Guest musicians from 2pm. Schools Poetry Prize announcements and exhibition of shortlisted poems.
Maybe @parkrunUK post us a “NOW” picture of this spot if you’re running or walking past, for a #ThenAndNow moment. This was #Valentines in 1907 and so as it was in the Ingleby’s time just before the creation of Valentines Park @DoMoreRed
We're in for another beautiful week 🌞 Perfect weather for our #guidedtour of the historic gardens this Wednesday - there's still time to book...vrcl.uk/3F3TLZi Get lots of hints and tips for your own green space from our expert #horticulturalist! #redbridge #eastlondon
There are several unusual things about this photograph, which I took an hour ago. One is that it’s a long exposure composite - I’ve left the little ship in but left its blur trailing behind, because it’s the little ship which is the star here. That little ship is the MV…
An interesting read and link to #LondonPictureArchive
I find an area of London that most people haven't wandered through is the LSE campus. Unless you're a student, you don't have much reason to cut through here but you should. It's Packed with history and interesting things to spot! Read more here: lookup.london/hidden-history…
Spotted this handsome creature in the park today. Enjoying the #rain. The mansion is open until 5pm today #easterholidays
A truly wonderful exhibition- don’t miss it!
The ex-teacher who spent 365 days watching the grass grow in Valentines Park vrcl.uk/4lvWWcP Read about our new exhibition in the @IlfordRecorder. Open to visitors today, 12pm-5pm, free entry #ilford #eastlondon #redbridge #freeartshow #freeexhibition #valentinespark
If you’re enjoying the weather & tidying up the garden, please check the schedule for the free green garden waste service. Our crews have collected over 220 tonnes this week. You can help by using the correct bags, available for £2 in any library, and by not overfilling them.
Hidden in English place names is a secret code of invasion and conquest. Vikings, Romans, Saxons, and Normans all stamped their languages onto the landscape. Here's how to decode any English place name — and instantly know who conquered that spot 1,000+ years ago... 🧵
Budding poets! Still time to ask your primary school to register for #poetry competition, or pick up an entry form on #OpenDays Sun Mon 12-5pm @ValMansion Deadline 30April
Budding #poets it’s time!
Going live today with our next event “Live Jazz at the Mansion” April 1st 2025 Telephone or Online booking at ticketsource.co.uk/friends-of-val… tel 0333 666 33 66 (small booking fee applies)
