martinjcrowtherJun 7, 20213 minSay it with Flowers ... and the old, leather music bag"Who can estimate the elevating and refining influences and moral value of flowers with all their graceful forms, bewitching shades and...
martinjcrowtherMar 24, 20217 minEngine buckets, church beer and powder for fleasA collier drinking beer. Men who cleaned the St Nicholas Church in the mid-19th century were similarly rewarded, as the Churchwarden’s...
martinjcrowtherMar 15, 20215 minWith welcome smiles again we’ll meet and all our social joys renew!Early 19th century lovers looking at rings in a jeweller’s shop. Copyright Martin Crowther. With welcome smiles again we’ll meet and all...
martinjcrowtherMar 4, 20216 minMemories of artist Dorothy Rendell… and her unseen paintings of Castle HedinghamDorothy Rendell at St Martin’s School of Art. 1950s self-portrait. © Estate of Dorothy Rendell. Introduction Dorothy Rendell (1923-2018)...
martinjcrowtherMar 3, 20216 minThe Wheel Window - the crowning jewel of St Nicholas Church, Castle HedinghamIn his latest blog, Martin Crowther, Heritage Engagement Officer with the St Nicholas Church, Castle Hedingham Voices from the Pews...
martinjcrowtherFeb 20, 20217 minThe Visit of Kaleleonalani, Queen of the Sandwich Islands Queen Emma. Copyright National Portrait Gallery. A Forgotten royal visit Martin Crowther, Heritage Engagement Officer for the St Nicholas...
martinjcrowtherFeb 15, 20213 minVillage OccupationsHop pickers in the early 19th century. Copyright Martin Crowther. Over the centuries Castle Hedingham has been an important centre for a...
martinjcrowtherFeb 15, 20212 minVoices from the PewsWelcome to the St Nicholas Church Voices from the Pews virtual exhibition. We hope you enjoy looking round the displays to discover some...
martinjcrowtherFeb 2, 20217 min Hidden for almost 150 years - the Good Earl’s sons revealedTomb of 15th Earl and his wife Elizabeth. Copyright Michael Anderson/St Nicholas Church. Martin Crowther, Heritage Engagement Officer...
martinjcrowtherDec 19, 20207 minTwelve Christmas memories of Castle Hedingham (Part Two)We hope you enjoy our second offering of festive memories of Castle Hedingham - uncovered by heritage researchers from the St Nicholas...
martinjcrowtherDec 6, 20205 minTwelve Christmas memories of Castle Hedingham (Part One)We hope you enjoy the first six of 12 festive memories of Castle Hedingham - uncovered by heritage researchers from the St Nicholas...
martinjcrowtherOct 24, 20204 minSir Thomas Fowell Buxton - Anti-Slavery CampaignerAs part of Black History Month 2020, Martin Crowther, Heritage Engagement Officer explores the life of prominent anti-slavery campaigner...