1. Excavations at The Essex County Hospital

    ‘Excavations at The Essex County Hospital’ – a talk by  Adam Wightman, Colchester Archaeological Trust. Friday 24th Nov 2023 at Navigator Hall, Barrack Lane, Harwich. CO12 3NP. An archaeological evaluation…

  2. Harwich Society winter programme continues with talk on Churchill’s secret army in North East Essex

    For many Harwich Society members the winter programme of monthly talks is the most valuable part of their Harwich Society membership.  From September through to March a monthly talk is…

  3. ‘Churchill’s Secret Army in North East Essex’ a talk by Dr. Hugh Frostick

    An interesting illustrated talk about Churchill’s Secret Army in North Essex of how the GHQ Auxiliary Units – a deliberately unexciting name – came into being in 1940 with the…

  4. 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…

  5. Victoria County History of Essex Book Launch and Offer

    To herald the launch of their latest “Red Book”, VCH Essex are offering a discount on the latest part to be published and a combined offer on both parts. They…

  6. Great return for the Harwich Society’s Bobbit’s Stroll

    The very popular Bobbit’s Stroll returned to the Harwich Society’s calendar on Sunday and the response from local residents was fantastic. Each year the Harwich Society’s Bobbit’s Hole volunteers designate…

  7. Come and stroll at Bobbit’s Hole!

    Sunday 1st August will see Harwich’s slowest charity walk take place for the 11th time at the Harwich Society’s Bobbit’s Hole Nature Reserve in Dovercourt. Bobbit’s Hole is an oasis…

  8. Essex Heritage Trust holds AGM in Harwich

    Historic  Harwich became the centre of attention for the Essex Heritage Trust last week as 50 of its members including the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Jennifer Tolhurst, and the Mayor…

  9. Society Gardening Group helps plant fruit trees in Cliff Park

    Supported by the Harwich Society Gardening Group, Tendring District Council have planted several varieties of fruit trees including apple, pear, mulberry and medlar in Cliff Park in a bid to…