THe IRISH community has long since been thriving in East London, but tracing your Irish heritage from English records can prove tricky.

Thankfully, geneologists Michael Gandy is here to help and will give a talk on the subject at Wansted Library, Spratt Hall Road, Wanstead, on Wednesday, January 27, 7.30pm.

For details call 020 8530 4514 or visit The East of London Family History Society website, www.eolfhs.org.uk