Randal considers the Georgian period to be a time when "Britishness" was at its height and the countryside most representative of the "British " way of life. Click here for more

18th October "Some Almshouses in Essex" by Anne Padfield

One of our favourite speakers returned to tell us about Essex Almshouses. Click here for more

15th November "In Praise of Churches" by Roy Tricker

A return visit by one of the old friends of the society. Click here for more

13th December Christmas Meeting

Festivities, fun and and a few puzzles. Click here for more

17th January "Canals" - Early days to modern Holidays by David Young

Having previously talked to us about sundials, David returned to gave us an enjoyable history of canals in Britain. Click here for more.

14th February "History Through Essex Public House Signs" by Rev. Keith Lovell

A new (to us) speaker on a subject much appreciated by many members. Click here for more.

21st March "Church Brasses of South Essex" by Martin Stuchfield

Examples of brasses from South Essex (and beyond) including the Thurrock area. Click here for more

11th April A.G.M

The election of officers and committee, followed by a talk on the early days of Grays Beach. Click here for more