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A Criminally Good Day

Radical Islands

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The History Books

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Spirits, Salons & Sanctuary

Online Bookshop

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Festival Family Fun

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A Day on the Wild Side

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JOIN THE ART:UP!

Posted on May 13th, 2025

Art:UP! Culture Accelerator Open Mic and Poetry Reading Come join us for an evening of creativity and expression at Art Exchange on 19th June. Essex Book Festival, University of Essex, Waxes Lyrical Chelmsford and Poetry Plus invite you to JOIN THE ART:UP – a new collaborative poetry project. A year of Read more

An Epic Storytelling Journey

Posted on May 9th, 2025

The Essex Ways Man About Country, James, is undertaking an epic 400km walking journey through the many ways of Essex. On his way he will explore legendary locations and hidden nooks and crannies, while collecting as many stories as he can. A series of 14 story walk performances are taking place throughout June and Read more

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