Manningtree Museum & Local History Group

Museum

We run a small museum and archive of local photographs, publications and historical information. We are located in Manningtree Library.

Our volunteers open the museum for all visitors on:
Wednesdays 10.00 - 12.00 noon
Fridays 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Saturdays 10.00 - 12.00 noon (plus on Saturdays during June, July & August - 2.00 to 4.00 pm)

Talks

Local history talks are held every other month starting 7.30 pm in the Methodist Church Hall, South Street - CO11 1BQ.

Wednesday 29th May
Smuggling in Essex Part 1
Presented by Brian Billins

Wednesday 31st July
200 Years of Lawford History

Wednesday 25th September
Beneath Your Feet
Metal Detecting presented by
Michael Scurrell

Wednesday 27th November
The Secrets of 13-17c
Medieval Timber Frame Houses
John Walker BSc.

Wednesday 29th January 2014
The Ecology of Tendring and the Stour Estuary
Illustrated by Fred Boot

Walks

We also arrange walks for schools and local groups visiting the area.

Click here to download the Manningtree Town History Trail. Conceived by the Rotary Club Manningtree Stour Valley & produced by 'Codair'

Contact us

You can e-mail us with an enquiry at the following address:
enquiries@manningtree-museum.org.uk

Join us

Membership costs £12 per year and gives you free entrance to all talks - join on the door.