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Essex Record Office
Wharf Road
Essex, CM2 6YT

Telephone: 01245 244644

Workshops, classes and services for schools

The Essex Record Office runs an extensive programme of events during the year. This includes workshops, classes and themed events. The majority of these events are held at the Essex Record Office in Chelmsford, but other locations across the county are also used. You can download the current programme for free. If you wish to be added to our mailing list, and receive a printed copy of the programme, please contact the Essex Record Office.
 

Events for schools

The Essex Record Office provides education sessions in schools and at the Record Office building through the Heritage Education Unit, as well as a newsletter with ideas and events for pupils.
 
The Heritage Education Unit (HEU) can provide sessions about different aspects of historic research, such as using documents to find out about the history of your local area, and different periods of local history, such as Essex in Tudor times and Essex during the war. The HEU makes use of the full range of archives held by the Record Office, including written documents, sound and video archives, photographs, maps and census information.
 
The HEU also works with schools, museums and other organisations, providing source material and educational support. The Unit consists of a Heritage Learning and Access Officer and a Heritage Education Officer. We also have a network of freelance educators who are trained to deliver our sessions.
 
Sessions can be held in schools or at the Essex Record Office in Chelmsford and last between one and two hours. All sessions taking place in schools are charged at £2 per pupil, whilst sessions based at the Essex Record Office are free of charge.
 
For further information contact the Heritage Education Unit.
 

Regular events

 The following regular events take place throughout the year:
 

  • Introduction to the Searchroom

 

  • Family and House History Sessions

    • If you are beginning your research, these workshops and short courses will provide valuable information on techniques and information sources. Booking is essential, and there is a small charge to cover costs. Contact Essex Record Office for details.
 

  • Essex History Group Meetings

    • Essex History Group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 10.30am in the Essex Record Office, Chelmsford. The meetings take the form of a lecture, followed by an informal discussion. Meetings are free and open to all. Contact the Heritage Education Unit for details.
 

  • Historic walks

    • Each year the ERO researches, writes and leads a number of historic walks at locations around Essex, often taking items from the collection as their theme. These walks are popular and must be booked in advance. Contact the Essex Record Office for information on forthcoming walks and charges.