Braintree to hold popular archaeology and history event

The Festival of Essex Archaeology and Heritage in 2025 <i>(Image: Explore Essex)</i>
The Festival of Essex Archaeology and Heritage in 2025 (Image: Explore Essex)
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A popular archaeology and history festival is set to return for a second year, following a successful last year.

The Festival of Essex Archaeology and Heritage will take place on Thursday, July 23 at Cressing Temple Barns in Braintree.

The free event, which runs from 10am to 5pm, will feature a variety of activities for all ages, including historical re-enactments, talks, tours, and opportunities to meet experts in the field.

Children will also be able to partake in a range of activities, with many exhibitors setting up in the historic wheat and barley barns.

A notable exhibition will be held by the Eden Falconry, who will be hosting two flying displays throughout the day.

GeoEssex who will be doing Ice Age geology display and handling, handing out trail guides, providing a talk.

The Museum of Chelmsford will be launching its Timeless Treasures exhibition about the Great Baddow gold hoard.

Much loved puppet show 'Punch and Judy' by Professor James will be shown four times throughout the day.

Other notable participants include the Essex Industrial Archaeology Group, who will include a display of Essex's industrial history, including mills, factories, air raid shelters and Colchester Roman Society who will do a Roman living history display and re-enactment.

Food stands will be available and attendees are encouraged to bring their own picnics.

The event is designed for anyone interested in archaeology, history, and the heritage of Essex, providing an opportunity to learn more about the county's rich past.

Talks are available to book through Eventbrite and further information about the event and exhibitors can be found here.

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