Random Walthamstow claim to fame...

[MrsThierryHenry]

...did you know that Arnie (yes, governor and former Terminator Arnie) used to train at a Walthamstow gym? He lived in Forest Gate in the 1960s and used to travel up here to train!

That is a truly brilliant piece of information. Thank you MrsThierryHenry! Beats Chas'n'Dave opening the new bus station a few years ago.

what about terry sue-pat (benny from early 80's grange hill) he lives here, and peter blake went to the art school, as did ian dury