Representatives of Essex VCH were delighted to attend the annual VCH day on Thursday 14 May, to see the Clacton VCH group be given an Outstanding Contribution Award.
The VCH day, held at the Institute for Historical Research at Senate House in London, is a chance for VCH groups from across the country to come together to hear updates from the central VCH team.
The event was chaired by Professor Catherine Clarke, the national Director of the VCH. Catherine shared updates on latest developments, including an exciting extension of the successful Layers of London project (more on this to follow).
Catherine also presented the Outstanding Contribution Awards, including the one to the Clacton VCH group. The Awards recognise ‘truly exceptional contributions’ to the work of the Victoria County History.
The Clacton Group is one of the longest-running groups in the country, having been founded in 2002. It has produced many successful publications including Clacton at War, and Defending the Coast.
Shirley Durgan was pleased to collect the award on behalf of all the members of the Clacton group, chaired by Roger Kennell, who was unable to attend the event in person.
Victoria County History of Essex 