- 31 May -30 June 2024
- Essex Writers House
- In My Steps - Radical Walks in Essex
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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
- In My Steps - Radical Walks in Essex
- Non-fiction
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Witch Trail – Manningtree to Mistley
Syd Moore leads a guided walk from Manningtree to Mistley the setting for one of the biggest witch hysteria’s the county has ever seen, and which are mentioned in several of her books. The walk promises a discussion about witchfinder general and associates and their motivations, and a commemoration to some who the lost their lives. The walk brings the villages to life, where the participants are transformed back to the time of the witch trials. Read more
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Riots and Rebellion in Colchester – By Popular demand!! Another walk added for 2pm !!!
Colchester has always been an epicentre of radicalism: from John Ball’s Peasants Revolt to The modern Poll Tax riots: and from the three day battle of St Botolphs to the Siege: the fight for margarine in Long Wyre Street and the one-boy battle against caning. Join Dorian Kelly as he takes you in his inimitable combination of stories, poetry and street theatre on a covid-safe constitutional cabinet of curiosities through the town centre. Tickets: £8 / £5 2nd Walk 2.15… Read more
- In My Steps - Radical Walks in Essex
- Partner Event
Beach of Dreams, 500 Miles 500 people, 500 Dreams,500 Silks
A collaborative walk from Lowerstoft to Tilbury. Beach of Dreamsis an epic journey to discover hidden gems of the East of England Coast line, inviting collaboration from communities and artists along the way in Suffolk, Essex, Southend and Thurrock. Kinetika’s Artistic Director, Ali Pretty, and Guardian journalist Kevin Rushby are walking the entire route, joined by artists, writers, scientists, and local residents. Together, guided by strong environmental themes and the challenges of our current time, they will consider the question… Read more
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- Outside
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Ancient Oaks and the Roundheads
Trees operate at a different pace to humans. When the Honywood Oak was a mere sapling, the Magna Carta was signed, 400 years on Parliamentarian soldiers gathered beneath its boughs before marching to join the siege of Colchester in 1648. Join James Canton, author of The Oak Papers, under the book’s massive chief protagonist, the Honywood Oak, before exploring the fascinating grounds of Marks Hall Estate in Coggeshall. Tickets: Walk £8 / £5 Read more
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Writing the Wild Workshop
James Canton is a writer and lecturer who has written widely in creative non- fiction forms and taught on the MA in Wild Writing at the University of Essex since its inception in 2009, exploring the fascinating ties between the literature and landscape of East Anglia. Join James for a workshop which delves into the nature that exists in the cracks between our human constructs, in the wilds just a few feet from our doors. Tickets : £20 / £15… Read more
- In My Steps - Radical Walks in Essex
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Mountaineers of Essex Expedition 001
Did you know Essex has 28 mountains? Join husband and wife artist team Hartle O’Hare on their first summit expedition of the Mountaineers of Essex: Canvey Heights, a man-made mountain with expansive views out towards the mouth of the Thames Estuary and across to Kent. Muse upon the marvellous vistas, discuss perception and the effect on the emotions of place, experience Canvey Island from its constructed giddy heights. Like life, it could be that the journey is more important than… Read more
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- Outside
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No Matter How Many Skies Have Fallen: a rural community in time of war
Join writer Ken Worpole in a walk from Wivenhoe Station to Frating Hall Farm, the subject of his new book, No Matter How Many Skies Have Fallen. This tells the story of how a group of Christian socialists and pacifists took over the farm in 1942 and created a thriving community. The walk finishes at the farm, where some of those who grew up there will recall those heady days. Meet: Wivenhoe Station Length: 4 miles Difficulty: Easy to Moderate… Read more
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Destination St. Peters
Author of Excellent Essex, Gillian Darley’s walk offers a day’s immersion in the strange, remote Dengie peninsula, with a very compelling destination: the tiny 7th century church of St Peter-on-the-Wall which sits on the foundations of Othona Roman fort. Salt marshes, cockle beds, birds and ships combine to make up the landscape, but it’s the resonance of history that will make the day memorable. Meet : Tillingham - TBC Length : 8 Miles ( 4 miles each way) or 1.5… Read more
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- Outside
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In John Clare’s Boots: The Poet in Epping Forest – In My Steps: Radical Walks in Essex – SOLD OUT!
Join the poet Robert Hamberger to follow in the footsteps of the ‘peasant poet' John Clare in Epping Forest Read more
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- Outside
Sculpture and the use of space in Harlow – In My Steps: Radical Walks in Essex
A guided walk with outdoor writer Peter Aylmer who will lead you round a selection of Harlow's 100+ public sculptures Read more
- For Writers
- In My Steps - Radical Walks in Essex
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SOLD OUT – In My Steps: Radical Walks in Essex and Writing Workshop – Boot Sale Harvest
Join author, poet and songwriter, Adrian May, for a stroll around Colchester Car Boot Sale and buy an unexpected item of your choice then use the object as inspiration for your writing at a workshop at Cuckoo Farm Studios. Read more
- Radical Pilgrimage
- In My Steps - Radical Walks in Essex
Radical Pilgrimage: The Saffron Trail
Join artist, writer, wild-crafter Lora Aziz as she sets off on a 7-day 70-mile Radical Pilgrimage along The Saffron Trail as part of our series of In My Steps: Radical Walks in Essex. Read more
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- In My Steps - Radical Walks in Essex
Radical Pilgrimage: The Saffron Trail – Stage 1: Southend to Belfairs / Hadleigh
Join artist, writer and wild-crafter Lora Aziz for Stage 1 of The Saffron Trail, part of a 7-day 70-mile Radical Pilgrimage. Read more
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- In My Steps - Radical Walks in Essex
Radical Pilgrimage: The Saffron Trail – Stage 2: Belfairs / Hadleigh to Battlesbridge
Join artist, writer and wild-crafter Lora Aziz for Stage 2 of The Saffron Trail, part of a 7-day 70-mile Radical Pilgrimage. Read more
- Radical Pilgrimage
- In My Steps - Radical Walks in Essex
Radical Pilgrimage: The Saffron Trail – Stage 3: Battlesbridge to Chelmer Village
Join artist, writer and wild-crafter Lora Aziz for Stage 3 of The Saffron Trail, part of a 7-day 70-mile Radical Pilgrimage. Read more
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In My Steps: Radical Walks in Essex, Bradwell – Sold Out
Flat circular walk along the seawalls, footpaths and rural roads of Bradwell on Sea. Learn about the area’s history and changing landscape, from Roman occupation, through Saxon missionary activity, agriculture and land reclamation, and military activities, to the construction and operation of Bradwell A. Read more
- Radical Pilgrimage
- In My Steps - Radical Walks in Essex
Radical Pilgrimage: The Saffron Trail – Stage 5: Great Waltham to Great Dunmow
Join artist, writer and wild-crafter Lora Aziz for Stage 5 of The Saffron Trail, part of a 7-day 70-mile Radical Pilgrimage. Read more
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- In My Steps - Radical Walks in Essex
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A Walk in J.A. Baker Country – Sold Out
Join us for a walk through ‘Baker Country’ visiting sites listed in J.A. Baker’s diaries and identified in his seminal work The Peregrine (1967). Read more