Walthamstow (unofficial) Tourist Board

Walthamstow, a cultural experience you'll never forget...

Walthamstow (known as 'Awesomestow' or 'the stow') was originally situated in northern France, but Queen Victoria won it on a bet with Napolean III in 1852. Vicky had Walthamstow flat-packed and shipped to North East London, where it remains today.

Walthamstow is well known for its characterful Warner Homes which were invented in 1920 by international potato botherer Brian Harvey.

Today, Walthamstow is well-known for its abandoned mattresses (mattri). This sickening problem is often caused by owners moving, passing away or finding a nicer mattress. Mattri are often left to fend for themselves on the streets and some even become feral. Over 50% of abandoned mattri are euthanised while others are adopted or end up in shelters.

Celebrities have been trying to 'get the Walthamstow' since 2012, visit our celebrities that look like mattresses album for more info: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.318718888189184.73745.186803391380735&type=1