1. 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…

  2. 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…

  3. 2022 Harwich Society History Fair a great success

    The 2022 Harwich Society History Fair took place in the 1912 Centre over the weekend of Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th October and the organisers have hailed it as a…

  4. Harwich History Fair returns after a two year absence

    After a two year absence the popular Harwich History Fair is back and will take place in the 1912 Centre in Cow Lane, Harwich on Saturday 29th October and Sunday…

  5. Monthly talks begin with the history of Colchester Zoo

    For many Harwich Society members the most enjoyable part of the year is the winter programme of monthly talks. The Harwich Society arranges a talk each month throughout the winter…

  6. 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…

  7. History Fair 2019 Photo Gallery

     Press Release – Society’s Annual History Fair 2019

  8. Society’s Annual History Fair 2019

    Harwich’s annual history fair has become a firm favourite on the calendar of local events and the 4th Harwich History Fair will take place in the 1912 Centre in Cow…