We offer a number of presentations which we can deliver to various groups around Essex and North Kent. We regularly attend U3A and other adult group meetings, as well as care homes and schools. The presentations can be tailored to suit the audience and are typically around one hour plus some interactive Q&A.
We have our own projector and screen or can use your own equipment if you have this available.
Costs vary, please contact us to discuss. All funds raised go towards the upkeep of the Centre.
All the presentations are interactive with opportunities to ask questions, and most involve "show and tell" often with period items on hand to see and touch.
Delve into the history of gunpowder dating back to 9th Century China, exploring its global impact and arrival in the British Isles in the 12th century.
Why were the UK's primary gunpowder storage facilities situated on the river at Purfleet-on-Thames?
Warfare has consistently seen animals play significant roles, resulting in some remarkable stories. This discussion delves into some of these tales from the two world wars, engaging you to determine the ultimate animal hero.
The controversial history of RAF Bomber Command in WW2 and the highly personal story of one particular Lancaster crew told by the son of it's Bomb Aimer.
An exploration of home life in the 1920s to 1950s as told through a series of artefacts from the Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre.
Discover the intriguing and often overlooked past of Purfleet-on-Thames spanning from Tudor times through the 20th Century. From its days as a garrison town to a holiday resort, Royal retreat, chalk quarry, industrial hub, and even a source of gothic horror inspiration, this town has a fascinating tale to tell!
The story of the vital role of the military airfield at Hornchurch, Essex through the 20th Century from its formation in 1915 as RFC Suttons Farm, its vital role in the Battle of Britain as RAF Hornchurch, to its closure in 1962.
The story of the child evacuees from Essex and East London during WW2 from the declaration of war in 1939 and the phony war, through the blitz and Nazi "vengance" weapons.
An exploration of childrens play through the 1920s to 1950s as told through a series of original toys from the Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre.
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