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sandyhenry2
Oct 7, 20226 min read
Our journey to Castle Henry
Our journey to retirement in Castle Hedingham. Was it luck, being in the right place at the right time or was it where we were meant to...
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wakeshall21
Aug 16, 20224 min read
A flood, a birth and secret signs - Memories of a village vicar and his family by Andy Smith
Ron Smith moved into the village to take over the Congregational Church (Queen Street) in the spring of 1958 with his pregnant wife...
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simondaw9
Aug 6, 20224 min read
Hickory, Dickory, Dock...
The mouse went up the clock. Possibly, if since 1996, it may have been a dormouse, or at least a Daw-mouse. At the time of writing, I...
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petercaulf
Aug 2, 20223 min read
A snapshot of working the Castle Hedingham beat – By Peter Caulfield
“Caulfield, get your backside in here now!” When the Chief Inspector at Braintree police station yells, you respond – fast. As it...
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martinjcrowther
Jun 7, 20213 min read
Say it with Flowers ... and the old, leather music bag
"Who can estimate the elevating and refining influences and moral value of flowers with all their graceful forms, bewitching shades and...
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martinjcrowther
Mar 24, 20217 min read
Engine buckets, church beer and powder for fleas
A collier drinking beer. Men who cleaned the St Nicholas Church in the mid-19th century were similarly rewarded, as the Churchwarden’s...
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martinjcrowther
Mar 15, 20215 min read
With welcome smiles again we’ll meet and all our social joys renew!
Early 19th century lovers looking at rings in a jeweller’s shop. Copyright Martin Crowther. With welcome smiles again we’ll meet and all...
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martinjcrowther
Mar 4, 20216 min read
Memories of artist Dorothy Rendell… and her unseen paintings of Castle Hedingham
Dorothy Rendell at St Martin’s School of Art. 1950s self-portrait. © Estate of Dorothy Rendell. Introduction Dorothy Rendell (1923-2018)...
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martinjcrowther
Mar 3, 20216 min read
The Wheel Window - the crowning jewel of St Nicholas Church, Castle Hedingham
In his latest blog, Martin Crowther, Heritage Engagement Officer with the St Nicholas Church, Castle Hedingham Voices from the Pews...
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martinjcrowther
Feb 20, 20217 min read
The Visit of Kaleleonalani, Queen of the Sandwich Islands
Queen Emma. Copyright National Portrait Gallery. A Forgotten royal visit Martin Crowther, Heritage Engagement Officer for the St Nicholas...
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martinjcrowther
Feb 15, 20213 min read
Village Occupations
Hop pickers in the early 19th century. Copyright Martin Crowther. Over the centuries Castle Hedingham has been an important centre for a...
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martinjcrowther
Feb 15, 20212 min read
Voices from the Pews
Welcome to the St Nicholas Church Voices from the Pews virtual exhibition. We hope you enjoy looking round the displays to discover some...
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martinjcrowther
Feb 2, 20217 min read
Hidden for almost 150 years - the Good Earl’s sons revealed
Tomb of 15th Earl and his wife Elizabeth. Copyright Michael Anderson/St Nicholas Church. Martin Crowther, Heritage Engagement Officer...
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martinjcrowther
Dec 19, 20207 min read
Twelve Christmas memories of Castle Hedingham (Part Two)
We hope you enjoy our second offering of festive memories of Castle Hedingham - uncovered by heritage researchers from the St Nicholas...
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martinjcrowther
Dec 6, 20205 min read
Twelve Christmas memories of Castle Hedingham (Part One)
We hope you enjoy the first six of 12 festive memories of Castle Hedingham - uncovered by heritage researchers from the St Nicholas...
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martinjcrowther
Oct 24, 20204 min read
Sir Thomas Fowell Buxton - Anti-Slavery Campaigner
As part of Black History Month 2020, Martin Crowther, Heritage Engagement Officer explores the life of prominent anti-slavery campaigner...
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