In this blog, Herbert Eiden uncovers the tricky relations between William Innes and his parishioners in Harwich. Shortly after Thomas Drax, the incumbent vicar of Dovercourt cum Harwich, died in January 1619, the bishop of London presented William Innes on 18th March 1619 as perpetual vicar to the parish. Since the dissolution of Colne Priory,Continue reading “A difficult start to his new post? William Innes, vicar of Dovercourt cum Harwich (1619–1639)”
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Religion, Reformation and Society
As we continue planning for this year’s annual symposium at the Galleywood Heritage Centre on Saturday 4th October, a look back at last year’s event! We were grateful to three of our trustees, Lord Petre, Dr Amanda Flather and Sir Graham Hart for giving talks, alongside our long-term friend the architectural historian Dr James Bettley.Continue reading “Religion, Reformation and Society”
New volume on Southend published!
We’re delighted to announce the publication of our latest short-form volume, which was launched at the Civic Centre in Southend on Friday 11th April. In this blog, editor Ken Crowe introduces the book. With so many histories of Southend having been produced over the years, and many still in print, the aim of the VCHContinue reading “New volume on Southend published!”
A very warm welcome to our new Website
By way of introduction, a little background about the Victoria County History project. The VCH of England project was founded in the closing years of the 19th century, and originally dedicated to Queen Victoria. The aim was to research and write a history of every community within each of the counties of England. From its veryContinue reading “A very warm welcome to our new Website”
Victoria County History of Essex 