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Family of Harwich’s World War I admiral visit Historic Harwich
Throughout World War I the Harwich Force, a large fleet of Royal Navy light cruisers and destroyers, was commanded by Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt and, as a result of a…
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Once upon a time in the Ha’penny Pier Visitor Centre
The Ha’penny Pier Visitor Centre’s Storytelling Weekend has become a firm favourite with adults and children alike and this year it will take place on all three days of the…
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Storytelling Weekend!
The storytelling sessions this year will take place on Saturday, Sunday and Monday afternoons. Saturday 24th August: I.30PM – Story walk of Misinformation 2:00PM – Jan Williams – East Anglian…
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Redoubt Fort Stair lift back in action
We are pleased to announce that the Redoubt Fort stair lift has been repaired and is now back in action. Apologies again for any inconvenience caused. If users would kindly…
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Beside the Seaside Festival
Dovercourt Beside the Seaside Festival offers a fun day for all! Situated along Dovercourt Bay Seafront there will be activities for all including: Live Music, Secret Beach Huts, Donkey Rides,…
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Harwich Redoubt Fort Open Day 2019
Cross the moat to enjoy the Redoubt Fort open day! At 11AM on Bank Holiday Monday (26th August) the gates to Harwich Redoubt Fort will swing open and visitors will…
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Redoubt Stair Lift Out of Action
Due to technical issues, the stair lift at the Redoubt Fort is currently out of action. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. For further information please contact Dan Beck – …
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Music Quiz Night
Harwich Society Music Quiz Night – Monday 29th July 2019
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Foresters 200 Club draw
The second Two Hundred Club draw of 2019 took place at Foresters during the Secret Gardens Weekend, on the afternoon of Saturday 6th July. As in previous years, Foresters opened…
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Busy week for Society as cruise ship passengers flock to Historic Harwich
It was all hands on deck for the Harwich Society volunteers as cruise ship passengers flocked to visit Historic Harwich over three days when their cruises were in port. Everyone…