Local History Week

The Maldon Society

23^rd to 30^th May, 11am to 4pm

Presenting, ‘History of where you live’. See a vast history of the town, events, district and people. Listen to a selection of audio recordings by residents of their life in Maldon from 1930’s.

Thames Sailing Barge Trust

28^th May, 11am to 4pm

A fun filled day of storytelling in one hour sessions for children aged 7 and over presented by world renowned storyteller Mike Dodsworth.

30^th May, 11am to 4pm

This is the second Maldon Shanty Festival and will feature Shanty Groups form across the South East. The event takes place around the Hythe Quay at various venues and in the Promenade Park. The Festival starts at 12 noon and runs to 5;30 pm followed by a concert in St. Mary’s Church between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm.

Thomas Plume Library

26^th to 28^th May 2pm to 4pm and 30^th May 10am to 12noon

Invites you to a an exhibition of Norman historic books for Local History Week.

Moot Hall

25^th,26^th ,27^th ,28^th and 30^th May, 11am and 12:30noon

Tours at the Moot Hall. Come and see the charters in colour and hear about the rights they gave the Borough of Maldon.

Maeldune Heritage Centre

23^rd to 30^th May, 11am to 4pm

Learn about the Battle of Maldon and see the embroidery depicting the battle, then take the quiz!

Combined Military Services Museum

27^th to 31^st May, 10:30am to 4pm

Quizzes, word searches and try out morse code for yourself! Or join us for our Captain Ann Carter Grain Riots talk on Friday 29^th May.

Steam Tug Brent

26^th May, 11:30am to 3:30pm

Come along for activities on the shore and an I-spy quiz to do on board Brent.

Museum of Power

27^th, 29^th, 30^th ^t & 31^st May, 9.30am to 4pm

Temporary Exhibition: Langford & Ulting Through the Ages, plus hunts and crafts. Tea Room open

28^th May, 9.30am to 4pm

Fun as above, together with Water Science Shows, Miniature Railway running and Model Village open