1. Harwich Society supports National Heritage Weekend

    The Harwich Society has always supported National Heritage weekend and, for this year’s event, almost all of its visitor attractions will be open to the public free of charge. Chairman…

  2. Exploring Essex History in the 11th Century and Beyond (VCH Essex)

    This event celebrates the 120th anniversary of the publication of the VCH Essex Volume I (1903) by presenting a set of fascinating talks. Event details: Exploring Essex History in the…

  3. WANTED – Volunteers, Harwich High Lighthouse

    WANTED – Volunteers, Harwich High Lighthouse Tel or Text 07761 343771 Email HLhouse@harwich-society.co.uk

  4. WW2 Home Guard Re-enactment at Harwich Redoubt

    SUNDAY, 10th September 2023, 10:00AM to 4PM, WW2 Home Guard reenactors Grant Harris and Simon Todd will be welcoming visitors to the Redoubt with their display of World War II…

  5. Harwich Teen Talk visit Redoubt

  6. Napoleonic military history to come to life in Harwich

    A weekend of Napoleonic military re-enactments will be taking place at Harwich Redoubt Fort and Beacon Hill Fort on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th August. The two locations will see…

  7. Bobbit’s Stroll a great success

    The team of Harwich Society volunteers who manage the Bobbit’s Hole nature reserve were very nervous in the run up to this year’s Bobbit’s Stroll charity event as the weather…

  8. WW2 Home Guard Re-enactment at Harwich Redoubt

    THIS SUNDAY, 6th Aug 2023, 10:00AM to 4PM, WW2 Home Guard reenactors Grant Harris and Simon Todd will be welcoming visitors to the Redoubt with their display of World War…

  9. The Christopher Jones House

    The Christopher Jones House is open: Every Thursday 11:00-15:00 Friday 11:00-15:00 Saturday 11:00-15:00 Sunday 11:00-15:00 FREE ADMISSION For further information contact: curator Andy Schooler – Tel 01255 504590 or 07974…

  10. Come and stroll at Bobbit’s Hole!

    Sunday 6th August will see Harwich’s slowest charity walk take place for the 12th time in 14 years at the Harwich Society’s Bobbit’s Hole Nature Reserve in Dovercourt. Bobbit’s Hole…