Events and exhibitions
Thurrock Museum Volunteers hold regular free exhibitions on aspects of local history.
Dates | Event | Venue |
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Tuesday 27 August to Thursday 12 September |
'On the Allotment' Exhibition. This exhibition is a chance to see our recently restored historic allotment paintings, explore the heritage of allotments and find out why allotments and green spaces are important. You can also try our interactive 'On the Allotment' display. |
Town Hall, south end of High Street, Grays. |
11am to 3:30pm, Saturday 31 August |
'On the Allotment' Event. As well as enjoying the exhibition, you can try painting a pot, making seed bombs and sampling allotment delights in the Town Hall café. From 2pm to 3pm, there will be free talk by garden historian and researcher, Twigs Way on the subject of 'Plots and Politics, A History of the Allotment. Twigs will explore the story of the allotment and its importance throughout history. The talk is entertaining and is illustrated using modern materials. |
Town Hall, south end of High Street, Grays. |
: 01375 413 965
: thurrock.museum@thurrock.gov.uk
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