RMS Titanic was a British passenger and mail carrying ocean liner, operated by the White Star Line, that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on 15 April 1912 as a result of striking an iceberg during her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City, United States. Hear some stories you didn’t know ? Seats are limited so please Read more…
Join Neil Wiffin from the Essex Record Office to learn about the History of Coastal defence of Essex between 1797 and 1810. Jaywick Martello Tower, Belsize Avenue, Jaywick, CO15 2LF For more information contact jaywickmartellotower@essex.gov.uk Read more…
Join in celebrating twenty years of Jaywick Martello Tower being open to the public with this special history day with the Essex Record Office. 10.30-12.00 Towering Defences: A talk from the Essex Record Office…Discover Essex’s coastal defence history(1797-1810) with Neil Wiffen 12.30-3.30 Open the Box: Crafts and memory sharing….become part of history and contribute memories of Jaywick. Make a Martello Read more…
Commemorating the 85th anniversary of the official evacuation of children to Gloustershire and Herefordshire followed by a talk at Harwich Museum. The story of 2nd June 1940, a day where 1,200 children and 77 of their teachers were evacuated by train from the borough of Harwich, told at the Museum. £4 per seat, email groupbookings@harwichmuseum.co.uk to book a seat. Harwich Read more…
Part of Heritage Open Days- England’s largest community led festival of history and culture- stories are told, traditions explored and histories brought to life. An exciting chance to see hidden places and try new experiences whilst being free. Harwich Museum will be open this weekend with displays about local sporting achievements industry and other times of war as well as Read more…
