Essex Record Office: Archive Explorers Club - Chelmer Waterside through time
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 5s for an opportunity to meet other parents, enjoy a hot drink, and look through a selection of historic records.
This week we'll be exploring maps, photographs and documents on the theme of Chelmer Waterside through time.
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 10-10:30am.
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