Braintree

Properties and events in Braintree

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A lecture entitled 'Modern Architecture & the Press'

Broadway, Silver End, Witham, Essex, CM8 3RQ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A lecture to be given by the acclaimed Dr Jessica Kelly, senior lecturer at London Metropolitan University with a particular interest in mid century architecture and media.

Braintree Museum - Braintree, Buildings and Beyond

Manor Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3HW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Get a unique glimpse into Braintree Museum’s collection and behind the scenes at the Warner Textile Archive showcasing the rich local heritage of textile production, notible historic figures and industry giants.

Colne Valley Postal History Museum

109 Head Street, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2AZ
In person
Pre-booking not required

A privately owned Postal History Museum in the heart of East Anglia. Hands-on history for everything post and telephone related! New larger premises for 2025!

Silver End Garden Village Walk

Silver End Village Hall, Silver End, Broadway, Witham, Essex, CM8 3RQ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A guided walk around Silver End Garden Village. Built from 1926 to house the workers of the village Crittall factory. Of particular interest are the Modern Movement flat roofed houses of which 35 are grade II listed.

Silver End Heritage Centre

Silver End Village Hall, Broadway, Silver End, Witham, Essex, CM8 3RQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Heritage Centre housed within the largest village hall in the UK has a unique collection of artefacts, ephemera, maps etc. depicting the social and working lives of people in Silver End Garden Village

Warner Textile Archive: From Braintree to Buckingham Palace

Silks Way, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3GB
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Enjoy an exclusive glimpse into the Warner Textile Archive to discover the unique collection and site of a significant 18th Century textile manufacturer. Visit Braintree Museum to discover more about the rich heritage and industrial history.