1. Harwich Society seeks new curator for maritime museum

    Are you the person to showcase Harwich’s maritime history? The Harwich Society is looking for a new curator at its very popular Maritime Museum and would be delighted to hear…

  2. PRESS RELEASE: Rugby Club to host charity quiz night

    A charity quiz night is to take place at the Dovercourt Rugby Club on Wednesday 18th February as a fund raiser for the Mayor’s Consort appeal. Cllr. Dave Chable is…

  3. From the Archive – Essex Scouting Jamboree 1956

    From the Archive . . Essex Scouting Jamboree 1956 annotated “Local scout troop”. Can you put names to the faces? Contact Nigel research@harwich-society.co.uk

  4. From the Archive – Church Lads Brigade

    From the Archive . . 1953, the Church Lads Brigade, Stour Road, Harwich. Can you put names to the faces? Contact Nigel research@harwich-society.co.uk

  5. Harwich Society monthly talk on Harwich Community First Responders

    The Harwich Society’s programme of winter talks will continue on Friday 30th January when Tony Johnson will be the guest speaker speaking on the work within our local community of…

  6. HARWICH SOCIETY WINTER PROGRAMME OF MONTHLY TALKS CONTINUES

    The Harwich Society Winter programme of monthly talks will continue on Friday 28th November with a talk by John Warren titled ‘Ipswich and the Orwell’. The talk will explore the…

  7. Harwich Society music quiz in aid of Saint Helena Hospice

    The Harwich Society quiz team run monthly General Knowledge quiz nights at the Royal Oak public house.  In addition, periodic music quizzes compiled by Garry and Lynsey Calver are run…

  8. Harwich Society October talk on the First Essex Witch Trials

    The very popular Harwich Society Winter programme of monthly talks is under way and the subject for the October talk on Friday 31st October is ‘The First Essex Witch Trials’…

  9. Consultant Outreach and Engagement Officer

    The Harwich Society is looking for a consultant outreach and engagement officer to support our two-year Heritage Fund project. The role includes the delivery of fun and engaging events and…

  10. It’s time for the Harwich Sausage festival

    Since it’s launch in 2011, the Harwich Sausage Festival has become a favourite event for both locals and visitors alike.  For many, an afternoon strolling around the historic pubs of…