We meet monthly from 2pm - 4pm on the second Tuesday of the month, excepting August, at The Waterfront, Dovercourt (this will change to the United Services Club from January), with one main speaker. After a tea/coffee break, the second half will be either a presentation/update of what one of the groups has been doing or a speaker from a local organisation. We have 170 members, and 30 interest Groups.
Forthcoming events
Tuesday 11th November 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
John Keen from Little Oakley, has found a multitude of treasure, from gold and silver coins to a flint tool used by our ancient ancestors over the last decade and […]
Venue: The Waterfront Harwich
Tuesday 9th December 2025
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
Tuesday 13th January 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
Andy Schooler - A Light-hearted History of Tea Drinking
Andy Schooler, chairman of the Harwich Society, an organisation with about 2,000 members and 200 volunteers which runs several historical visitor attractions. Andy, 76, started being involved with the society […]
Venue: United Services Club Harwich
Tuesday 10th February 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
Dr. Bill Teatheredge - on Munnings, more information to follow
Dr Bill Teatheredge was a serious crimes police officer for twenty years.He followed his passion for art history, completing his PhD at Essex University.He has been a Curatorial Associate at […]
Venue: United Services Club Harwich
Tuesday 10th March 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting
Purfleet Heritage Museum - World War 2 Evacuees
The Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre Established by an Act of Parliament in 1760 and completed by 1773, the Purfleet Royal Gunpowder Magazine became the main storage for gunpowder for […]
Venue: United Services Club Harwich