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Thaxted, a quaint town nestled in the heart ... each corner whispering tales of centuries past. The Guildhall, an iconic 15th-century timber-framed building, epitomises the town's historical ...
The meagre food rations were supplied to Thaxted citizens from J W Tanner and Sons, (now Guildhall Stores). The all male staff included Mr Harvey, Ted Hollingsworth, George Rolfe. At Barrett and ...
Thaxted is also full of history, dating back more than 1,000 years to before the Domesday Book was published. This is reflected in the landmark, Grade I-listed Guildhall found on the High Street ...
John Webb's Windmill in Thaxted, Essex, has been closed to the public since 2018. Kevin Horswill is accused of fatally strangling Richard Langley at his home in Thaxted, Essex. Kevin Horswill ...
[The famous “Red Vicar” of Thaxted, in Essex, Conrad Noel, had put the Red and Sinn Fein flags, as well as that of St George, up at his church.] THE Battle of the Standards continues to rage at ...
As well as creating some of the 20th century's most rousing classical compositions, Gustav Holst was also a influential figure in creating an 'orgy of song' in the Essex village of Thaxted.
By Ken Worpole Each June, over a thousand Morris dancers and spectators gather in the small town of Thaxted in rural north Essex. Though Morris dancing is only one element of the annual folk festival, ...