Community, Parish Council & Village
What happened to the Cromer Express?The Wreck of the Cromer Express was the topic for the Local History Group‘s first winter talk at Orpen Hall. Jim Connor told the sad story of the Wreck of the Cromer Express at Colchester’s North Station in 1913. Jim has written a number of books particularly about the history of trains and stations in Continue reading “What happened to the Cromer Express?”
Guided History Tour with Sir BobOn Wednesday, August 7th members of the Local History Group gathered outside the Colchester Arts Centre for a guided walk around Colchester led by former Colchester MP Sir Bob Russell. The group will learn all about the ‘wreck of the Cromer Express‘ at their next meeting.
This was a stimulating walk of over 2½ hours during which Sir Bob provided lots of information and opportunities to ask questions. It is surprising how little members knew about the town even though they had lived here for many years!
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Edwardian West Bergholt & Gainsborough HouseThe Local History Group gave villagers an insight into Edwardian West Bergholt at the recent Village Fete. The History Group manned a stall which included a display discussing West Bergholt during the Edwardian period.
The display, drawn from the 1901 and 1911 censuses, showed that villagers had a range of employment. Significant numbers of men were either employed on the land or by the Daniell and Sons Brewery. Women were often employed Continue reading “Edwardian West Bergholt & Gainsborough House”