A 100 year old murder

Redbridge Group

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Overview

Start Ilford Station (Ilford Hill entrance). Follow sites of the Ilford murder of Percy Thompson, for which his wife and young lover were arrested and tried. Route continues through Roding Valley Park to City of London Cemetery where we locate relevant graves. Walk ends at Manor Park Station. Event from the story will be told by a local expert.

Saturday, 20 September 2025

Start time:: 10:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:: N/A
Type:: linear

Starting point

Grid reference:: TQ 43500 86501
Nearest postcode:: IG1 3AD
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Start time:: 10:30 am

Finishing point

Grid reference:: TQ 41900 85701
Nearest postcode:: E12 5DA
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Estimated finish time:: 2:00 pm

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
exclusive discounts from our partners
knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

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