Essex

Properties and events in Essex

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'Meet and Play the Moot Hall Organ' at Colchester Town Hall

Town Hall, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

A rare opportunity to hear and play the remarkable organ in Colchester Town Hall which provides music for the town's annual Oyster Feast and other civic events.

“The Chelmsford Streets that lost their character” an Illustrated talk by Alan Pamphilon

The Common, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8TR
In person
Pre-booking required

The illustrated talk gives a vitual tour starting in Tindal Square walking down Tindal Street to New London Road, recreating the lost shops and buildings of the area which the people of Chelmsford once knew so well.

180 Bishopsfield, Harlow

180 Bishopsfield, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6UT
In person
Pre-booking required

Of great interest to architects, architectural students, and those interested in 20th Century town planning. A courtyard dwelling in Bishopsfield - one of 256 dwellings in the award winning development from 1961.

1950s Day - Tindal Square

Outside Shire Hall, Tindal Square, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1EH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us for a 1950s themed day with singing, dancing and classic cars from the era! Feel free to dress in 1950s attire!

7 Queen Street Colchester - One of the city's most interesting buildings.

The Queen Street Brewhouse, 7 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PG
In person
Pre-booking preferred

7 Queen Street Colchester dates from the 14th century. It has been occupied as a business and/or domestic premises for the the last 600 years.

A Dialect Tour of the British Isles

Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

A Dialect Tour of The British Isles and Further Afield by Dr Charlie Haylock for Heritage Open Days

A Harlow walk

Great Parndon Community Cente, Abercrombie Way, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6YJ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A 3 mile guided walk, taking in Harlow architecture "old" and new and some sculpture.

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.

A Monumental Controversy: To Whom do the Dead Belong? Talk

Paych Places, 5-6 Grayes Yard, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6QR
In person
Pre-booking required

In 1918, an outraged British public learned that the War dead would not be repatriated. With overseas cemeteries being constructed, “To whom”, they asked, “Do the Dead belong?”

A Virtual Tour of Christ Church URC, Chelmsford

Chelmsford, Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

A virtual tour of this iconic Chelmsford building built in the 1970s.

A Virtual Tour of Sandon School

Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

A Virtual Tour of Sandon School in Great Baddow.

A Virtual Tour of The Regent Theatre

Chelmsford, Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

A virtual tour of the Regent Theatre in Chelmsford

A Virtual Tour of the Village of Sandon

Essex,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

Take a virtual tour around the village of Sandon in Essex.

Abbey Lane Chapel

Abbey Lane, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1AG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Experience the rich interior, pulpit, pews, screen, gallery and organ of this 1811 non-conformist chapel.

After the Partition After the Partition: A Shared Cultural Heritage in Essex Exhibition

The Meadows shopping centre, The High Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1XB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Over half a million Sikhs, Hindu’s and Muslims came to Britain because of the upheaval of Partition, the promise of economic opportunities and a safer life.

All Saints Church, East Hanningfield: 140th Anniversary Open Day

All Saints Church, The Tye, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8XA
In person
Pre-booking not required

2025 is the 140th anniversary of our church. Come and see the inside of our beautiful Grade II listed Victorian building, learn about its history and why it had to be completely rebuilt on a new site.

All Saints' Church, Stisted

All Saints' Church, Church Walk, Stisted, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8AW
In person
Pre-booking not required

Open Church coincides with Friends of Essex Churches Ride and Stride on the 13th September 1000-1700 and Heritage Open Days when the church is open, not only on the 143h but also the 14th September 1000-1700.

Architecture Photograph Competition Exhibition

High Chelmer Shopping Centre, Exchange Way, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1XB
In person
Pre-booking not required

An Exhibition of photographs from our Heritage Photography Competition - this year, the theme is architecture.

Architecture, Heritage & The Flowers of Shakespeare

High House Production Park, Purfleet Bypass, Purfleet-on-Thames, Essex, RM19 1AS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Architecture, Heritage & The Flowers of Shakespeare. A display of art in the Stable of some of Shakespeare’s most famous flower quotes especially for Heritage Open Day!

Assembly Bangers at All Saints Cressing

All Saints Parish Church, Church Road, Cressing, Braintree, Essex, CM77 8PQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Remember the thrill of the overhead projector? The clunky piano? The stirring power of 200 schoolchildren mumbling their way through "Shine Jesus Shine"? Well, we’re bringing it all back — but this time, you’re an adult and there’s bottomless Pimms.