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Two Harwich Society events cancelled as a precaution against Coronavirus
In light of the present advice to avoid unnecessary gatherings the Harwich Society has cancelled its monthly meeting and talk scheduled to take place on Friday 27th March in the…
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Harwich Society led project to replace town centre mural
Dovercourt town centre is to get a new mural to replace the existing one thanks to a project led by the Harwich Society. For a number of years there has…
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Community comes together to create the Mayflower 2020 visitor centre
The Harwich Society is at the centre of the project to turn Esplanade Hall in Historic Harwich into Harwich’s Mayflower 2020 visitor centre and volunteers are hard at work decorating…
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Living Sculpture To Commemorate Mayflower 400 Planted In Harwich
A willow sculpture depicting The Mayflower has been planted in Harwich. Artists Emma and Adam of Willow Phoenix were commissioned to do the piece at Harwich Green by Tendring District…
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Snowdrops blossom at Bobbit’s Hole
The Harwich Society’s nature reserve at Bobbit’s Hole is not just a summer visitor attraction but has much to be enjoyed at any time of the year. The volunteers who…
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Society quiz raises £300 for St Helena Hospice
The Harwich Society Quiz Team runs quiz nights on the 1st Monday of each month at the Royal Oak public house to raise funds for the Harwich Society. The team…
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Harwich Society’s Winter Programme is a big success
Once the summer draws to an end and the Harwich Society’s visitor attractions close for another year, the Society’s Winter Programme of monthly meetings featuring illustrated talks begins and this…
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Chairman hosts reception to thank Society volunteers
The Harwich Society’s army of volunteers were the guests of the Society’s chairman, Colin Farnell, on Friday evening as he hosted a Chairman’s reception to thank everyone for their efforts…
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We should have played ‘Dancing Queen’!
The Harwich Society Quiz Team only made one mistake putting together the music quiz in aid of the Mayoress’ Appeal and that was not to include Abba’s Dancing Queen in…
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History Fair 2019 Photo Gallery
Press Release – Society’s Annual History Fair 2019