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Housing locally significant collections & running heritage & culture programmes on site & out and about in the community. Open Mon,Tues,Wed,Fri 10-4 & Sat 10-5.

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“We’re here to lend a hand!” This photograph is currently being displayed in our Towns Through Time exhibition and shows two Brownies taking part in the Brownies and Guides Fete at St Mary’s Church, Loughton in May 1995. #brownies #museums #localhistory #Loughton #Debden

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Join us for 'How Epping Saved Winston Churchill' by Allen Packwood of the Churchill Archives Centre on 20 November, 7-8pm. @Chuarchives Tickets are £5 and bookable via email: enquiries@efdmuseum.org.uk or phone 01992 716882. #MuseumTalks #WalthamAbbey #Epping

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What a lot of memories! As part of our Towns Through Time exhibition, we asked visitors to share some of their memories of local life. What happy memories do you have of your town? #museums #exhibition #towns #WalthamAbbey #Epping #Chigwell #Loughton #ChippingOngar #Loughton

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#LestWeForget This bronze plaque was dedicated to Private Herbert Sitch, from #Ongar. He served in the Army Service Corps and died of his wounds during an air raid in the town of St Omer, Pas de Calais on 19th May 1918. He was 25 years old.

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A little late in posting, but a lot of fun! 🎃 Revisiting our #Halloween adventures with spooky stories and monstrously delicious biscuits. 🍪 Thanks all for coming! #WalthamAbbey #Epping #WalthamCross #HalloweenFun #SpookyStories #HalloweenBaking #HalloweenAdventures

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Join us for our fun-filled SEND Friendly Christmas Craft activity on Saturday 30th November ⛄ Create your own Christmas Card and decorations! Book your spot now by calling or emailing enquiries@efdmuseum.org.uk 01992 716882 £3 per child, siblings welcome.

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Have you seen our new King Harold II axe-head display? Originally found in 1860, it was believed to be King Harold II’s Battle Axe. Through research, the Museum team has discovered more about this object's fascinating history. Visit the Museum to find out more. #museums #axehead

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🕸️👻🍂Join us today for our first Arts and Crafts Session of October Half Term! We'll be making spooky silhouette artwork with #Halloween stencils! Today (29 October) 10.30am to 3.30pm, £3.00 per child. No need to book, just drop-in! 🕸️👻🍂 #WalthamAbbey #Epping #WalthamCross

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Baby Massage is back! Join us on Mondays 4 November to 9 December 10.30am to 11.30am for a 6 week course designed to give parents and carers the knowledge and lifelong skills to gently massage their babies. £75.00 for the course. To book, go to familymassageandyoga.co.uk.


This image of Winston Churchill in Loughton will be part of our new Winston Churchill display outside our Core Gallery, celebrating 100 years since Churchill was elected MP for Epping and 150 years since his birth in 1874. #loughton #theydonbois #epping

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✨ Meet the Causes of the Epping Forest Community Lottery! Today's spotlight is on @EFDMuseum a museum trust that tells the story of the people and events that shaped the local area. Get your tickets and support a good cause! 💙🎉 eppingforestcommunitylottery.co.uk/support/find-a…


Autumn Weddings! This lovely 1940s photograph in our collection shows the bride and groom and their parents outside Waltham Abbey Church. We don’t know who they are unfortunately. Do you recognise anyone? #autumn #weddings #WalthamAbbey

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Join us tomorrow at 1pm, for the launch of Life is Beautiful, a series of floral art by local artist, Jancie Birks. Come meet the artist, enjoy refreshments and take in the artwork. 🌼

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😎 Today's #OnlineArtExchange is all about belongings & objects for @BlackburnMuseum's 'The Secret Life of Stuff'. And with her sunhat and half-eaten chocolate bar, we think this beach babe perfectly captures the maximalist vibe! 🖼️'Butterfly' by Tom Davison 📍@EFDMuseum

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Listen to tales from the book Monster Museum and then, unleash your creativity and decorate your own monster biscuits! 🧟🍪🧛 Wednesday 30th October, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Ages 5 and under. £3, no booking required.

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Have you seen our New Accessions case yet? This display highlights some of the newest additions to our collection, starting with this wonderful selection of postcards sent during World War I. #museums #newaccessions #postcards #ww1 #worldwar1

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New merchandise alert! If your in #WalthamAbbey today, stop by the museum and have a look at our new selection of Anglo-Saxon and King Harold II related books, coins and wooden axes. The perfect gift for the history lover in your family! #ShopLocal #MuseumShop #CharityRetail

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Join us Wednesday 23 October, 7-8pm for a talk by Dr Tom Licence from the University of East Anglia on ‘Harold and Hastings: Fact and Fiction’. To book contact 01992 716882, email enquiries@efdmuseum.org.uk or speak to a member of the Front of House Team. @VicsDustbin

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OTDIH the South African War (also known as the Second Boer War) began in 1899. This photo shows army recruits and one is C J Cottis (back row, 2nd from right) who was part of the Cottis family who had an iron foundry in Epping. #Epping #Cottis #BoerWar #OTDIH

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Last week, we had a great time celebrating King Harold Day at the Museum! As part of the day, we made some delicious Saxon Oat Cakes, cooked over an open fire in the garden. Want to try making them at home? Check out our recipe and tag us in your creations! 🍰

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