The birthday of one of Leytonstone’s greatest ‘sons’ will be celebrated at The Birds pub this weekend.

The Sir Alfred Hitchcock Society will hold a celebration at the recently opened pub in Leytonstone High Road on Sunday, August 13.

The Birds, a horror-thriller directed and produced by Sir Hitchcock in the Sixties, will be screened at the event.

World renowned illustrator Cristiano Siqueira also known as Cris Vector has created a limited edition poster depicting a scene of the film.

Guests will be treated to a Hitchcock-themed birthday cake and can purchase a poster for £10. 

Members of the Sir Alfred Hitchcock Society will give a short talk about the icon’s roots in Leytonstone.

The event is free to attend and tickets are available to the first 85 people who turn up.

The screening will be at 4.30pm and guests are encouraged to arrive early to ensure admission to the party.