Our surroundings are filled with relics and remnants of the past, often hidden in plain sight. As we go about our daily lives, we rarely take the time to look up or down, missing the fascinating traces of history embedded in our environment. From disused coal hole covers and old boundary markers to servants’ doorbells, boot scrapers, and faded street signs, these overlooked artefacts tell the story of how people once lived and worked. Stoke Newington historian Amir Dotan will share intriguing examples of these historical treasures he has discovered while exploring Stoke Newington’s urban landscape, offering a new perspective on the rich history that surrounds us every day.