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Future Talks

I have committed to doing two talks in September about my books Basildon Through Time and Lost Basildon.


For the Galleywood Historical Society

on Wednesday 13th September

at 8pm (I believe it's advised to arrive 7:45 for 8pm start)

Keene Hall, Galleywood Heritage Centre,

The Common,

Galleywood,

Chelmsford.

CM2 8TR


The talk is free to members, guests are welcome at £3 per person.

For more information email Geraldine.wilden@hotmail.co.uk


And also....


at Billericay Library for the general public

on Saturday 30th September

(time tba)

143 High Street,

Billericay.

CM12 9AB

More information to be supplied at a later date.



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