Our journey to retirement in Castle Hedingham. Was it luck, being in the right place at the right time or was it where we were meant to...

Ron Smith moved into the village to take over the Congregational Church (Queen Street) in the spring of 1958 with his pregnant wife...

The mouse went up the clock. Possibly, if since 1996, it may have been a dormouse, or at least a Daw-mouse. At the time of writing, I...

“Caulfield, get your backside in here now!” When the Chief Inspector at Braintree police station yells, you respond – fast. As it...

"Who can estimate the elevating and refining influences and moral value of flowers with all their graceful forms, bewitching shades and...

A collier drinking beer. Men who cleaned the St Nicholas Church in the mid-19th century were similarly rewarded, as the Churchwarden’s...

Early 19th century lovers looking at rings in a jeweller’s shop. Copyright Martin Crowther. With welcome smiles again we’ll meet and all...

Dorothy Rendell at St Martin’s School of Art. 1950s self-portrait. © Estate of Dorothy Rendell. Introduction Dorothy Rendell (1923-2018)...

In his latest blog, Martin Crowther, Heritage Engagement Officer with the St Nicholas Church, Castle Hedingham Voices from the Pews...

Queen Emma. Copyright National Portrait Gallery. A Forgotten royal visit Martin Crowther, Heritage Engagement Officer for the St Nicholas...

Hop pickers in the early 19th century. Copyright Martin Crowther. Over the centuries Castle Hedingham has been an important centre for a...

Welcome to the St Nicholas Church Voices from the Pews virtual exhibition. We hope you enjoy looking round the displays to discover some...

Tomb of 15th Earl and his wife Elizabeth. Copyright Michael Anderson/St Nicholas Church. Martin Crowther, Heritage Engagement Officer...

We hope you enjoy our second offering of festive memories of Castle Hedingham - uncovered by heritage researchers from the St Nicholas...

We hope you enjoy the first six of 12 festive memories of Castle Hedingham - uncovered by heritage researchers from the St Nicholas...

As part of Black History Month 2020, Martin Crowther, Heritage Engagement Officer explores the life of prominent anti-slavery campaigner...