1. 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…

  2. WW2 Home Guard Re-enactment at Harwich Redoubt

    WW2 Home Guard reenactors Grant Harris and Simon Todd will be welcoming visitors to the Redoubt with their display of World War II guns, bombs and uniforms and will perform…

  3. A very special visit to Harwich

    The Harwich Society Guide Panel enjoy every opportunity to show visitors around our historic town but a recent visit from 50 year 5 students from the Mayflower School in Poplar,…

  4. Photo Gallery Heritage Open Days 2023

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  5. 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…

  6. WANTED – Volunteers, Harwich High Lighthouse

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

  7. 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…

  8. 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…

  9. 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…

  10. 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…