Community, Parish Council & Village
Archaeological Update on Fordham HallMembers of the Colchester Archaeological Trust will update the History Group on the Roman Excavations at Fordham Hall next month. John Mallison & Jonathan Oldham from the trust will visit the History Group on Wednesday 12th February to give a full update on progress at the dig.
This Fordham Dig Update talk will Continue reading “Archaeological Update on Fordham Hall”
Songs & Tales from the CountrysideSongs & Tales take the place of the Origins of Surnames at the Annual Bernard Colbron Lecture on 13th November next week. This is because, due to circumstances outside his control, Charlie Haylock is unable to deliver the lecture himself. Charlie has instead arranged for his friend Neil Catchpole to visit us in his place.
Neil Catchpole last visited the History Group about 15 years ago, he is a man of many talents. He is involved with the Stour Valley Trust, the Dedham Vale Area of Natural Beauty and Clare Country Park and grew up in the area.
Neil comes from a long line of East Anglian countrymen Continue reading “Songs & Tales from the Countryside”