Jaywick Martello Tower: By Train to the Seaside

Discover how the English railway network impacted family day trips to the coast in this talk

This talk by Adrian Wright explores how the English railway network and family day trips to the coast, plus longer holidays, developed alongside each other. Illustrations come mainly from East Anglia but include West of England.

Tickets are £2.00 per talk or pay for all five talks in advance and get the final talk free. Refreshments provided.

Event details

Date

October 6, 2023

Times

11:00am - 12:00pm

Prices

£2.00 per talk (or pay for all five talks in advance and get the final one free!)

Who for?

For adults

Where?

Jaywick Martello Tower

The Promenade, Belsize Ave, Jaywick Sands, Essex, England, CO15 2LF

How to book

Pay on the door

Please note

Refreshments are provided.

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