Waltham Forest

American

[wawl-tuhm, -thuhm] / ˈwɔl təm, -θəm /

noun

a borough of Greater London, England.

Waltham Forest British

/ ˈwɔːlθəm /

noun

a borough of NE Greater London. Pop: 221 600 (2003 est). Area: 40 sq km (15 sq miles)

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Waltham Forest Town Hall and Fellowship Square have featured in several high-profile shoots in recent years, including the production of the Emmy-winning Apple drama Slow Horses.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Waltham Forest Council said it would take action.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025

In one property in Waltham Forest, where there was a shared bedroom advertised at £330 a month, he was met by about 10 young men who all appeared to live there.

From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025

The inquest also heard from Kay Mockford, Emily's former social worker at Waltham Forest Council, which was caring for the teenager.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2025

Besides this, the cardinal, who, as has already been remarked, was possessed of immense wealth, owned, among his other establishments, a beautiful mansion at Waltham Forest, a few miles north of London.

From Margaret of Anjou Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

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