Thursday, June 11, 2026
HomeHistory

History

Free c2c travel for military personnel and veterans to attend Remembrance services

c2c Railway is offering free travel to service personnel and veterans travelling to and from Remembrance events for the weekends of 1 & 2 November...

Historic Palaces announce History Teaching Awards

HISTORIC Royal Palaces has announced that its inaugural Inspiring History Teaching Awards is open for entries. Delivered with support from the Historical Association and...

Thurrock History Society: Memories of war and the exploits of local residents

AT a recent meeting of Thurrock Local History Society, the first of the season, members welcomed back museum curator Michelle Savage, who gave an...

Celebrating Thurrock’s rich and diverse communities

THURROCK is hosting a vibrant programme of events and activities this October as part of Black History Month.  Across the next month, we’re inviting residents...

Bata Heritage Centre Open Day

BATA Heritage Centre Open Day. See below for more details.

Essex Fire Service marks 80th Anniversary of VJ Day

ESSEX County Fire and Rescue Service joined forces with military and community leaders at a public ceremony in Castle Park, Colchester, on Friday 15...

Freedom of the Borough awards presented to Margaret and Fatima Whitbread

BOROUGH sporting heroes, Fatima and Margaret Whitbread, were presented with their Freedom of the Borough Awards by Cllr Sue Shinnick, the Mayor of Thurrock,...

Thurrock Museum: VJ80: Tell Them Of Us

THURROCK Museum: VJ80: Tell Them Of Us. Full details below.

Thurrock Council marks 30th anniversary of Srebrenica genocide

COMMUNITIES from across the Thurrock came together in remembrance of the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide, during a special commemorative event organised by...

Tilbury Library celebrates Windrush Day with week of events

TILBURY Library is celebrating the upcoming anniversary of the Empire Windrush's arrival to the UK with an exciting range of events, activities and displays. National...

More than 20 Essex people honoured in the King’s Birthday Honours list 2025

THE rich tapestry of life in Essex today is truly reflected in the list of recipients of national honours published on the occasion of...

Rock ‘n’ Roll Pioneer Wilko Johnson honoured with c2c train

LOCAL rail operator Trenitalia c2c is proud to have honoured rock 'n' roll icon, Essex native and co-founder of the legendary band Dr. Feelgood,...

Coalhouse Fort awarded National Lottery funding to help secure a long-term future for this historic landmark

COALHOUSE Fort has been awarded £236,500 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help secure a long-term future as landmark and visitor attraction in...

Thurrock Mayor’s gift to Purfleet Heritage & Military Centre

THURROCK Mayor Cllr Kairen Raper made one of her final visits of the civic year today (Sunday, 18 May) to make a donation of £100...

VE Day 80: Hundreds attend events across Thurrock

HUNDREDS of people were in attendance for special memorial events yesterday (Thursday 8 May) to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE)...

Hot Topics