A Happy New Year to all our Readers. Creating a 'blog' on the history and heritage of the Blackmore area in Essex is an interesting project and, if there are New Year Resolutions, the plan will be to provide information on a variety of local history and family history topics, as well as a list of events and other things happening around the district.
This month I have provided links to other sites, including the BBC's Peoples War project. These folks recollections are an important part of our heritage.
2008 also marks ninety years since the end of hostilities in the First World War. I include a link to the Blackmore Village Website which holds the list of those who served and fell from Blackmore.
On the subject of the First World War, I publish an account of the night of the Zeppelin raid over Blackmore. Since writing this magazine article a couple of years ago I have discovered more material. An update will follow.
Plans for 2008 also include the publication of an 'Index of Blackmore People' and a transcript of the 'Electoral Roll of 1910' on the Blackmore Village Website. Coming soon to this 'blog' will be an item on Jericho Priory.
Regarding events, don't miss 'Through Changing Scenes' at Blackmore on Saturday 23 February 2008, 7.30pm at the Priory Church of St Laurence. Tickets available from Blackmore Post Office. (see 1 December 2007 post for more information).
An outing in January? If you know Maldon then you might know of a second-hand bookshop at thebottom of high Street, top of Church Street. It's closing on 20 January andhas books on sale 20% off. Also there is a room of unsorted books so is an Aladdin's cave. I bought home a pile of books yesterday at a really modest price. Where I will find shelf-space for them is another matter! Maldon is worth an outing. Perhaps you could make this known to anyone who might be interested - the book shop closure, this is, not lack of space in my study.
Finally, your feedback is always welcome on any topics, or this new blog. It would be good to know that there is someone out there!
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