Tag: Museum

By Liam Heatherson

Old Leigh Heritage

The original Leigh settlement was the riverside ‘old town’ which appeared in the Middle Ages. Its narrow cobbled pre-motorcar streets and confined below-mainland position mean the town has since sprung up north of Old Leigh; up on the hill. This means that Old Leigh is a town which isn’t dissimilar to how it might’ve appeared…

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By Liam Heatherson

Hadleigh Castle

Hadleigh Castle is a local gem. In 1215 King John gave this area of land, known as the manor of Hadleigh, along with many other gifts, to Hubert de Burgh. Hubert was a trusted follower of the king, and was the custodian of the two important castles at Windsor and Dover. Hubert built this large…

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By Joe Mander

Mangapps Railway Museum

Home to one of the largest collections of railway memorabilia and relics, this privately owned museum features a huge range of equipment ranging from hundreds of former station signs to over 80 tube and train carriages and wagons. Run by volunteers, Mangapps Railway Museum

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