Jaywick Martello Tower: Summer Talk - Rifleman Harris and the Sharpe Series
Join Jaywick Martello Tower for their summer talk series focused on the Napoleonic history of Essex.
Jason Salkey who played the character, will be talking about the filming of the series, as part of the 95th Rifles and some of the surprising encounters along the way.
Talks are £2.00 entry, free refreshments provided. Booking is essential.
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