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Established in 1984, Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust exists to consolidate historical
knowledge of the local area and provide public access to the archives, artefacts
and exhibits that tell the story of our community’s past. Currently, the Trust’s
collections are displayed at two sites:
Crossing Cottage,
housing a collection orientated towards the town and surrounding villages.
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Walton Maritime Museum,
charting the life and times of maritime Walton
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Forthcoming Events
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James Stevens No.14
Since 1998, the Trust has restored and maintained the world’s oldest surviving motor lifeboat.
You can now book a trip on this boat which sails from Walton-on-the-Naze.
View History
Diamond Jubilee Pageant
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Postcards From Walton
Book Launch
Videos of event:
Postcards from Walton
Rachel Baldwin, Liz Bruce, Linda Ellis, John Barter, and Roger Kennell describe
the creation of the book:
View Video
Memories of Walton
Tony Goldsmith shares with us some memories of Walton: View Video
Purchase the book
The book can be purchased by contacting: secretary@fwheritage.co.uk
Thanks
Grateful thanks to David Wilcox for providing the videos.
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Frinton Railway Gates
The 'Gates' are back!
View information ...
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As a registered charity, Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust success depends upon the
dedication and enthusiasm of its membership, as well as the generosity of the wider
public. Details of our regular fundraising and social events can be found on our
events
page; if you would like to pledge a donation directly please let us know. We also
welcome
membership
requests, visitor feedback and are particularly keen to hear if you have something
that may be of interest for our archives/collections.
Frinton & Walton Heritage Trust is extremely grateful to all who have contributed,
by whatever means, to its success over the past 27 years. Only with your support
can the Trust continue to protect local heritage for the enjoyment of present and
future generations.
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Take a look at our Facebook page to see photographs of our recent events |