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  • Second Hand Book Sale

    Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

    Pick up a bargain book for yourself and your loved ones this Christmas at our 2nd Hand Book Sale. Lots of history and heritage themed books on offer. Cash only for book sales.

  • Heritage Open Day – Free Admission

    Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

    Free admission day for all to the Museum for Heritage Open Day on Saturday 7th September (no need to book in advance). There will also be: a Second Hand book sale to raise funds for the museum Mystery object boxes - can you identify the quirky social history objects from our learning collection? Essex Finds […]

    Free
  • Wonders: 190 Years Of Saffron Walden Museum

    Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street, Saffron Walden

    This year, Saffron Walden Museum, nestled in the breathtaking expanse of Northwest Essex, celebrates its 190th birthday. Since opening on the 12th of May 1835, within a purpose-built facility, the museum has become one of the oldest of its kind in the country. Focused initially on Natural History and World Cultures, the museum has flourished […]

  • Outreach Event: Remembering the Gardens in the World Wars, at The Gardens of Eastern Lodge

    Gardens of Easton Lodge Little Easton Lodge, Little Easton, Dunmow CM6 2BB, Dunmow, Essex, United Kingdom

    We will be at the Gardens of Easton Lodge on 20 July, helping to remember the Gardens in the World Wars. During WW2, the Easton Lodge estate was home to an airfield that had previously served as a training ground during WW1. The Trust’s archives hold fascinating stories about the men and women involved in […]

    £6.00
  • Outreach Event: Festival of Archaeology at Cressing Temple Barns

    Cressing Temple Barn Witham Road, Braintree, Cressing, Braintree, Essex, United Kingdom

    Join us at a delightful festival celebrating archaeology, history, and Essex’s rich heritage! Perfect for all ages, you can meet passionate experts, explore fascinating finds, and enjoy fun activities for children, including re-enactments, engaging talks, tours, and so much more. The exciting program features workshops with a children’s author and is now open for bookings. […]

    Free
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