- 31 May -30 June 2024
- Essex Writers House
- Partner Event
ESTUARY 2021
23 Days of Art, Music, Literature and Film Estuary 2021 is the second edition of the large-scale arts festival that celebrates the lives, landscapes and histories of the spectacular Thames Estuary. Taking place on the river itself, and along the 83 miles of South Essex and North Kent coastline, contemporary artworks, discussion and events explore and respond to powerful themes resonant to the estuary. Artworks set in the landscape, online and within Covid-safe venues, explore the estuary through the lens… Read more
- Essex Writers House
- Partner Event
ESSEX WRITERS HOUSE 2021
June - August Essex Writers’ House pop-up festival in partnership with Essex Book Festival is back for 2021. We are bringing you a range of inspiring online and uplifting outdoor events with opportunities to raise the spirits and reconnect through writing and words. Anchored to the grade II listed Chalkwell Hall in Chalkwell Park - Essex Writers’ House is an opportunity to meet new people, share ideas, get inspired and explore the power of creative writing on the road to… Read more
- Essex Writers House
- In My Steps - Radical Walks in Essex
- Non-fiction
- SOLD OUT!
Radical Marshes – Wat Tyler Country
Tom King has an unsurpassed knowledge and passion for walking the Thames Estuary coastline. On this outing Tom takes us across the radical marshes into Wat Tyler country, leading us to where The Peasants Revolt began, through the lowlands and across the marshes to the White Lion Pub in Fobbing (which is thought to be haunted by previous occupants) for some respite. Meeting 11am Pitsea Station Length: up to 4/5 Hours Difficulty: Flat terrain but mixture of footing Read more
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Fens, Forests and Fields
Fens, forests and Fields is an astonishing new book about a landscape in Essex that time forgot; The Land of the Fanns: www.landofthefanns.org In this talk, one of its authors, Ken Worpole, will discuss what he discovered on his journeys through ‘the Fanns’, exploring the ebb and flow between London and Essex that has created this liminal landscape. Ken Worpole is a renowned author and social historian. His many books include 350 Miles: An Essex Journey (2005) & The New… Read more
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- Outside
- Partner Event
Fens, Forest and Field Bike Ride
Join Ken Worpole on a gentle cycle across ‘the Fanns’, exploring hidden gems and local stories that uncover the history of this unique landscape. Starting and finishing in Rainham, a maximum of 12 miles. More Info: : www.essexwritershouse.com Read more
- Essex Writers House
- For Writers
- In partnership
Hotdesks
Wednesday - Saturday 10.30 - 17.30 Essex Writers’ House Hot Desks are back by popular demand and with additional slots and social distancing protocols. Two FREE hot desks will be available each day at Chalkwell Hall, with inspiring Thames Estuary views. BOOK HERE www.esssexwritershouse.com Read more
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- Workshop
Creative Journalling Workshop
Inspired by the beautiful journals created by people living along both sides of the Estuary as part of ‘The Water Replies’ project, this workshop will take you on a journey exploring the art of journalling through creative wellbeing exercises and fast-paced poetry. This workshop is open to complete beginners and seasoned journalers, offering a fun, relaxed and supportive online session. With time for journal sharing and chatting too! www.essexwritershouse.com Read more
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- Memoir
Inventory of a Life Mislaid – An Unreliable Memoir
Inventory Of A Life Mislaid follows Marina Warner’s beautiful, penniless young mother Ilia as she leaves southern Italy in 1945 to travel alone to London. Her husband, an English colonel is still away; in the war in the East as she begins to learn how to be Mrs Esmond Warner, an Englishwoman. Marina Warner is a writer of fiction, criticism and history; her works include novels and short stories as well as studies of art, myths, symbols and fairy stories.… Read more
- Essex Writers House
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- Outside
Walk, Wade, Write
Join Southend writer Daniel Kramb, for a walk by the beach and a swim, followed by a haiku inspired poetry writing session in Chalkwell Park. More info: Places limited http://www.essexwritershouse.com Read more
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Library Love Letters
“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library” - Albert Einstein Do you love libraries? Join this celebration of our libraries and hear some amazing stories & anecdotes from our library teams and listen to people including Essex writers read love letters of gratitude to them. Tickets: Free Ticket Info: http://www.essexwritershouse.com Read more
- Essex Writers House
- In partnership
- Young Essex
Jacqson Diego – The Vampirates
Online Author event for 8 – 12 years and their families. We are so excited to be joined by author Justin Somper for his thoughts on this exhilarating series of books, beloved by everyone who has read them. First published in 2005, the Vampirates were instant international bestsellers, this white-knuckle series is ready for a new generation of young readers. Tickets: £10 including a signed copy of Vampirates: Demon of the Seas or £42 Ticket available to include all 6… Read more
- Essex Writers House
Essex Writers House 2022
For the month of April we invite anybody interested in writing to take part in a range of events, workshops and sharings. Beginners, established authors, book lovers, families and storytellers of all kinds welcome. Read more
- Essex Writers House
- For Writers
- In partnership
Essex Writers House
Whether you are hoping to share your work for the first time, editing your third novel, or gathering up the notes on your phone, we’d love to support you on your writing journey. Come along to Chalkwell Hall and make yourself at home. Storytellers, screenwriters and scribblers all welcome! Read more
- Discussion
- Essex Writers House
- FREE
Blood and Belonging Panel Discussion
Three different writers from a variety of Romany Traveller backgrounds come together for a reading and event chaired by Louise Doughty. Join us for discussion and celebration of what we have in common. Read more