Essex Record Office: Archive Explorers Club
Stay and play at the Essex Record Office for parents, carers and under-fives.
Come along to our free stay and play session for parents, carers and under-fives for an opportunity to meet other parents, enjoy a hot drink, and look through a selection of historic records.
This week we'll be taking a look at the resources we have for researching family history.
Tickets are free but please book in advance and book a ticket for each person coming.
Toys will be available for children and tea/ coffee/ biscuits will be available for adults 10.00am to 10:30am.
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