Braintree
Properties and events in Braintree
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Borley Church: Between Hedgerow and Sky: Studies in Light and Stillness. An exhibition of watercolours by Suffolk artist Eleanor Mann
Eleanor's paintings echo the beauty found surrounding Borley's historic church, which enjoys stunning views across the Stour Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Enjoy refreshments by Borley Bakes in this quiet, thoughtful place.
Colne Valley Postal History Museum
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 2026!
Earls Colne Heritage Museum at The Quaker Meeting House: Pop-up and walking tour.
Join the team of Earls Colne Heritage Museum for a Pop-up Display and Free Walking Tour 'Industrial Housing for Hunt's Atlas Workers' led by John Stedman. Starting at the Quaker Meeting House built in 1733.
Industrial Housing in Essex
EIAG (Essex Industrial Archaeology Group) is introducing the theme of Industrial Housing which can be found in a number of towns and villages in Essex. The event will include a range of organisation stands together with walks and talks on the topic.
Silver End Garden Village Walk
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
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.
The People who Made Warner & Sons
This behind the scenes tour offers you the chance to step into the role of weaver, designer, block-printer, sales representative and interior decorator to understand the process of initial design idea through to finished textile.