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Thurrock History Society: Victorian Escapades in Southend

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AT our May meeting Georgina Phillips, a tour guide, gave us a talk on Victorian Escapades in Southend. It was named because it was...
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Thurrock’s independent railway was the shortest in country

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THE Corringham Light Railway served the villages of Corringham and Fobbing and was one of the shortest in the country at 2.75 miles. It...
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Stephen Metcalfe MP supports Bata Factory Heritage Team and their work to safeguard the former industrial site

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STEPHEN Metcalfe, MP for South Basildon & East Thurrock, recently visited Bata Heritage Centre for one of its biggest open days in recent times. East...
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Commemoration and celebration at Purfleet Heritage Centre

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A COMMEMORATION and celebration marking the 209th anniversary of the Brigade of Gurkhas becoming part of the British army took place at the Purfleet...
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Tilbury bridge featuring Windrush artwork closes

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A BRIDGE with artwork to honour Windrush passengers who walked across it when they arrived in the UK in 1948 has been closed until...
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Young people’s view on D-Day sought for museum exhibition

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YOUNG artists, aged between five and 17 years-old, have been invited to help celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day by submitting their artwork for an upcoming special exhibition at Thurrock...
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Thurrock History Society discuss the history of the garden gnome

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AT our March meeting we welcomed back Dr Twigs Way, this time illustrating the history of the garden gnome.  When asked to write a...
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Horndon Feast and Fayre set to celebrate Golden Jubilee

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ESSEX'S biggest village event is celebrating its golden jubilee this summer. Horndon--on-the-Hill Feast & Fayre traditionally harks back to the 13th Century, when the village...
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Thurrock Local History Society: The Life of Mary Anning

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AT our February meeting John Matthews gave us a very detailed and interesting illustrated talk on the life of Mary Anning, a fossil hunter...
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New official portrait of King Charles III released for public authorities

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THE Cabinet Office has released a new official portrait of His Majesty The King that will soon hang in public buildings the length and...
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Bata Heritage Centre Open Days

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BATA Heritage Centre Open Days. Full details below.
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International Holocaust Memorial Day set to be held in Grays

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INTERNATIONAL Holocaust Memorial Day set to be held in Grays.. Full details below.
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Thurrock Local History Society: Gordon Steele VC, A Life on the Thames and at Sea

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AT our November meeting Mark Rowland gave us a very detailed and interesting talk on the life of Gordon Steele, VC. He was born...
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Thurrock History Society: A celebration of Grays library

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AT our October meeting Grays librarian Joseph Cooper gave us a comprehensive view of all the collections available in the Local Studies section of...
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Purfleet on Thames Remembrance Service

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