History talks

Hugh Frostick offers a number of illustrated talks which have seen demand from U3A, Probus, Rotary and local history groups.

Current talks available are:

"Churchill's Secret Army in North East Essex" read more...
"Special Operations Executive - Britain’s Agents in France 1940-1945" read more...
"Wartime in the Tendring Hundred" read more...
Coming soon - "The Tales of Peter Potter" (late 2024)

Talks are usually about 50 mins, and questions always welcome.

Notices

The history of Boxted Airfield

We were delighted to be invited to the 80th Anniversary of the opening of Boxted Airfield on 10th-11th June 2023.
- Read more about The history of Boxted Airfield
Frank King's memoir

We were delighted to produce Frank King's fascinating memoir of his life growing up in Fingringhoe and working in the Colchester area, and as a minister on the local Methodist circuits. The book is not available for sale to the public but the Mersea Museum holds a copy.
- Read more about Frank King's memoir
Ivan Potter, RIP

We were very sad to learn of the passing of Ivan Potter, after a period of poor health, in July 2021. More info soon.
- Read more about Ivan Potter, RIP