LOCAL HISTORY GROUP
ITINERARY 2010 as at 12 Mar 2010
Wed 14th Apr 10.30am Waltham Abbey/Royal Gun Powder Mills
Kept secret for over 300 years, the fascinating stories of what went on behind closed doors is still unfolding at the Royal Gunpowder Mills.
£6 plus £2 for land train, includes tea/coffee on arrival
Fri 2lst May 10.30am Cressing Temple (Medieval Manor of the Knights Templar)
Two vast barns, built in the early 1200’s, are masterpieces of carpentry. Also farm buildings, a Templar well and a Tudor walled garden.
£6 per head Max 35, others on reserve list.
Wed 9th June 10.30am Hedingham Castle and Gardens.
Hedingham Castle's Norman keep, 110 feet high, was built c.1140. There are four floors to explore, including a magnificent Banqueting Hall spanned by a remarkable 28 foot arch, one of the largest Norman arches in England.
£7 per head Max 50, others on reserve list.
Wed 21st July 10.00am Rayleigh Guided tour.
Starts at the Windmill, gentle walk round town centre pointing out many items of interest including Martyrs Memorial and optional walk round the Mount, followed by break for lunch.
Optional visit to Dutch Cottage at 1.45 pm.
Free, Max 20 people, others on reserve list. FULLY BOOKED
Thu 26th Aug 10.00am Coggeshall, Heritage Centre, Paycocke’s and Grange Barn.
10.00am Heritage Centre/Museum
11.00 Paycocke’s
12.00 Explore town under your own steam. Market on Thursday mornings
14.00 Grange Barn (optional)
£4.50 combined ticket including guide. National Trust Members have free entry so when you put your name on the list mention you are NT! FULLY BOOKED
Fri 17th Sept 10.30am Tilbury Fort
The artillery fort at Tilbury on the Thames estuary protected London's seaward approach from the 16th century through to World War II. Travel round this extensive site in the company of the new Audio Tour.
£2 per head
Mon 15th Nov 10am till Noon Indoor Meeting in association with Social History Group
In Cloister Hall
£2 per head includes tea/coffee
Book visits with Heather Flemmings, monthly U3A meetings, email heatherfl@lineone.net or phone 01702 204943
Pay David Fryer-Kelsey, monthly U3A meetings or post 113 Greensward Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5HS. Cheques made out to U3A Rayleigh please.
ITINERARY 2010 as at 12 Mar 2010
Wed 14th Apr 10.30am Waltham Abbey/Royal Gun Powder Mills
Kept secret for over 300 years, the fascinating stories of what went on behind closed doors is still unfolding at the Royal Gunpowder Mills.
£6 plus £2 for land train, includes tea/coffee on arrival
Fri 2lst May 10.30am Cressing Temple (Medieval Manor of the Knights Templar)
Two vast barns, built in the early 1200’s, are masterpieces of carpentry. Also farm buildings, a Templar well and a Tudor walled garden.
£6 per head Max 35, others on reserve list.
Wed 9th June 10.30am Hedingham Castle and Gardens.
Hedingham Castle's Norman keep, 110 feet high, was built c.1140. There are four floors to explore, including a magnificent Banqueting Hall spanned by a remarkable 28 foot arch, one of the largest Norman arches in England.
£7 per head Max 50, others on reserve list.
Wed 21st July 10.00am Rayleigh Guided tour.
Starts at the Windmill, gentle walk round town centre pointing out many items of interest including Martyrs Memorial and optional walk round the Mount, followed by break for lunch.
Optional visit to Dutch Cottage at 1.45 pm.
Free, Max 20 people, others on reserve list. FULLY BOOKED
Thu 26th Aug 10.00am Coggeshall, Heritage Centre, Paycocke’s and Grange Barn.
10.00am Heritage Centre/Museum
11.00 Paycocke’s
12.00 Explore town under your own steam. Market on Thursday mornings
14.00 Grange Barn (optional)
£4.50 combined ticket including guide. National Trust Members have free entry so when you put your name on the list mention you are NT! FULLY BOOKED
Fri 17th Sept 10.30am Tilbury Fort
The artillery fort at Tilbury on the Thames estuary protected London's seaward approach from the 16th century through to World War II. Travel round this extensive site in the company of the new Audio Tour.
£2 per head
Mon 15th Nov 10am till Noon Indoor Meeting in association with Social History Group
In Cloister Hall
£2 per head includes tea/coffee
Book visits with Heather Flemmings, monthly U3A meetings, email heatherfl@lineone.net or phone 01702 204943
Pay David Fryer-Kelsey, monthly U3A meetings or post 113 Greensward Lane, Hockley, Essex, SS5 5HS. Cheques made out to U3A Rayleigh please.
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