Norma Jennings told us about Gertie from Lancashire and many others - for the meeting report, click here

Friday 14th October 2005. Nelson & Trafalgar

Nelson's life, souvenirs and commemorative items as told by Sherwin Chase - for the meeting report, click here

Friday 18th November 2005. Gunpowder Plot

Susan Yates remembered the 5th of November - for the meeting report, click here

Friday 9th December 2005. Christmas Meeting and Party

Wrens, Spivs and Mrs Mop; they all came to our Forties Christmas party - for the meeting report, click here

Friday 20th January 2006. Tudor Royalty in Essex

Peter Lawrence told us about many buildings with royal connections - Waltham Abbey, Layer Marney Tower and of course, Tilbury Fort. For the meeting report, click here.

Friday 24th February 2006. Prisoners of the Tower

Brian D'Arcy gave us many tales of prisoners and executions - from Anne Boleyn to the Krays - for meeting report, click here.

Friday 17th March 2006. Thurrock and London

Terry Carney talked about the many connections between Thurrock and London - for meeting report, click here

Friday 28th April 2006 at 7.30 p.m. The Annual General Meeting

Short talks on the Mardyke River Valley project and the society's web site - plus the election of officers, committee, etc - for meeting report, click here.