Talks & Lectures in Essex

Local history, expert speakers, and Q&As that go on longer than the talk itself. Surprisingly gripping, every time.

Talks & Lectures

Around £5.00

Author Event: Robert Ashton in conversation with Prof. Colin Samson

Thursday, 6pm, 30th July In person event at Colchester Crematorium Chapel (finished by 7.30pm) Ticketing options are available with or without one or both books. Pre ordering books offers a saving otherwise books will be available on the evening at RRP The final chapter in Robert Ashton’s latest book Down to Earth sees him visit Colchester cemetery in search of his great-grandparents’ graves, so the cemetery and crematorium chapel is a fitting setting for what promises to be an intriguing talk about two of his books. Discover how almost forgotten ways are returning in rural East Anglia, and why it is vital that we relearn to respect the ground beneath our feet. Down To Earth, published in Hardback on 2nd July, RRP £16.99 We rely on the soil and its rich biodiversity for our food, traditions and folklore, but are we guilty of taking it for granted? In Down to Earth, Robert Ashton traces five centuries of human relationships with the soil, from farming and folklore to the modern environmental crisis. In so doing he reveals the wisdom of the gardeners, farmers, gravediggers, archaeologists and naturalists who work with it every day.

Thu 30 JulRed Lion Books

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TALK: Battle of Passchendaele told through the eyes of the soldiers

Join us at 18:30 on 31 July 2026 at the Menin Gate Café for an exclusive talk exploring the Battle of Passchendaele from the soldier's point of view.

Fri 31 JulGreat Sampford Baptist Church

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Memory Café

Join others for a relaxed session at the Museum of Chelmsford to explore objects with curators and volunteers, share stories, and enjoy a cup of tea, designed for those living with dementia and their loved ones.

Mon 10 Aug11:30Chelmsford Museum

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Arts & CultureHistory & HeritageTalks & Lectures

Chelmsford Finds Surgery

Bring any archaeological objects you have found to the Museum of Chelmsford for expert advice and recording through the Portable Antiquities Scheme with the Essex Finds Liaison Officer.

Sat 29 AugChelmsford Museum

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Talks & Lectures

Around £11.50

This Is England + Q&A

This Is England follows a young boy who becomes friends with a gang of skinheads, where friends soon become like family and relationships are pushed to the very limit.

Sun 30 AugFirstsite

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Around £0

TASAF Lecture: Fakes and Forgeries – Paintings that fooled the world – Georgina Bexon

Join us for a thought-provoking and insightful session by Georgina Bexon in The Arts Society at Firstsite (TASAF) Lecture series!

Sun 30 AugFirstsite

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Around £8

TASAF Lecture: Wassily Kandinsky – Rosalind Whyte

Join us for a thought-provoking and insightful session by Rosalind Whyte in The Arts Society at Firstsite (TASAF) Lecture series!

Sun 30 AugFirstsite

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Ekow Eshun and Godfried Donkor: In Conversation

Join writer, curator and broadcaster Ekow Eshun in conversation with visual artist Godfried Donkor as they explore the ideas, influences and inspiration behind ‘Godfried Donkor: It's a Numbers Game’.

Sun 30 AugFirstsite

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Author Talk: Dr Helen Wall, author of Menopause and ADHD

Dr Helen Wall, author of Menopause and ADHD talking on Monday, 7th September at 6.30pm In collaboration with the wonderful, Suffolk based Umbrella Hub Menopause and ADHD is your ultimate guide to understanding how your hormones may influence your ADHD – and it’s a two-way street: how your ADHD impacts how your perimenopause lands for you. This book will arm you with the facts, and help you to confidently advocate for your own health and wellbeing. Navigating menopause can be challenging for any woman, but for those with ADHD, the experience can feel like a bomb has gone off in your life. Ticket includes the book Health issues in all women are too often dismissed, misunderstood, or minimised by clinicians who label symptoms as anxiety or ‘just part of being a woman’. We are just starting to empower women to access the menopause support they deserve, but women with ADHD or other intersecting neurodivergence (often undiagnosed) are still woefully left behind in this arena. Helen Wall is a GP with years of experience advocating for women. MENOPAUSE AND ADHD will debunk myths, tackle systemic biases, and empower you to take charge of your well-being through this period of hormonal challenge. It’s time to be heard, be informed, and be your own best health advocate.   Dr Helen Wall Dr Helen Wall is a GP Partner, BMS-registered Menopause Specialist, TV broadcaster, and bestselling author of Menopause and ADHD.

Mon 7 SeptRed Lion Books

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An Evening in Conversation - Nourishing: Reflections of Resilience | London

We are excited to host a private viewing of our selling exhibition ‘Nourishing: Reflections of Resilience’, including a panel discussion with Courtney Bae, Tabish Khan and Anna McNay.

Thu 10 Sept19:30Sworders Fine Art Auctioneers

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Memory Café

Join others for a relaxed session at the Museum of Chelmsford to explore objects with curators and volunteers, share stories, and enjoy a cup of tea, designed for those living with dementia and their loved ones.

Mon 14 Sept11:30Chelmsford Museum

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History & HeritageTalks & Lectures

Saffron Walden Museum Society Lecture Series

Monthly lecture series hosted by Saffron Walden Museum Society in the museum schoolroom.

Mon 14 Sept21:00Saffron Walden Museum, Museum Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BN

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Memory Café

Join others for a relaxed session at the Museum of Chelmsford to explore objects with curators and volunteers, share stories, and enjoy a cup of tea, designed for those living with dementia and their loved ones.

Mon 12 Oct11:30Chelmsford Museum

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Nature & OutdoorsTalks & Lectures

Talk Wildlife of the Blackwater

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Sat 17 Oct20:00Tollesbury Sailing Club

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Talk – Lighthouses and the Paranormal, speaker Mark Lewis

Lighthouses have always had a long association with the supernatural. This talk discusses and interprets the accounts of ghosts, poltergeists, phantom lights and other paranormal phenomena that have been reported... The post Talk – Lighthouses and the Paranormal, speaker Mark Lewis appeared first on The Harwich Society.

Fri 30 Oct19:00Ha’penny Pier & Visitors Centre

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Memory Café

Join others for a relaxed session at the Museum of Chelmsford to explore objects with curators and volunteers, share stories, and enjoy a cup of tea, designed for those living with dementia and their loved ones.

Mon 9 Nov10:30Chelmsford Museum

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Arts & CultureHistory & HeritageTalks & Lectures

Chelmsford Finds Surgery

Bring any archaeological objects you have found to the Museum of Chelmsford for expert advice and recording through the Portable Antiquities Scheme with the Essex Finds Liaison Officer.

Sat 21 NovChelmsford Museum

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