NOTICES FOR MEMBERS

Recent and Forthcoming Events

You will be aware that the Society does not hold any evening meetings in January.

However, this year we are trying an experiment with an afternoon talk.

Eddie Veckranges and Gary Sanders will be talking on the history and operation of the Epping & Ongar  Railway.  Eddie and Gary are members of the Society that raises the funds to ensure that this historic railway remains available for public  use and enjoyment –  no small undertaking.
Ingatestone Parish Room, Stock Lane will be open on Tuesday afternoon the 20th January from 2.30pm when tea etc will be available followed by the illustrated talk at 3.00pm for an hour or so. Eddie and Gary will be happy to stay on for questions.

There is no charge for this talk the cost of which will be covered by the annual membership fee. You are welcome to bring Guests in which case a donation to funds would be appreciated.

INGATESTONE & FRYERNING HISTORICAL & ARCHEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

For purposes of booking places on walks and visits which are organised by the Society the bank details are as follows:

Barclays 

Sort.Code 20-12-21

Account Number 60516074

Wednesday 18th June Shad Thames and Bermondsey Walk with Richard Pusey

The walk explores the ancient Pool of London which was the original Port of London and then explores the Bermondsey sites of the Leather Industry where nearly half of English leather was produced in the 19^th century.

8th July A history of the Garrison and Ranges at Shoeburyness — A Guided Walk

Copped Hall 23^rd September 2025
 There has been an extensive house on this site well before Elizabethan times but the house fell into disrepair in the early twentieth century. It is visible from the M25 near the Bell Common underpass

25th November 2025

CROSSNESS PUMPING STATION 25th November 2025

A key element in the extensive Victorian sewerage system, largely preserved and now undergoing extensive renovation by volunteers

ESSEX RECORD OFFICE

Further details from the ERO website.

ESSEX HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

CHELMSFORD & DISTRICT NATIONAL TRUST SUPPORTERS GROUP PROGRAMME

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