‘Peoples of Essex’ Exhibition
Signals presents the ‘Peoples of Essex’ Exhibition at Jaywick Martello Tower. Wednesday 29th October to the Thursday 6th November 2025.
This family friendly exhibition is about the history of the people of Essex from early humans to the present-day including Romans, the Dutch Weavers and the Windrush generation. The exhibition includes craft activities, interactive elements, short films and animated timelines.
The exhibition is the result of a 3-year project ‘Peoples of Essex’, that explored the history of North Essex (Colchester and Tendring) looking at the different people who settled here, what skills and technology they brought with them and how they helped shape Essex.
We also have some exciting free activities planned including animation, felting and weaving and a talk by local historian Patrick Denney called ‘More Discoveries from Roman Colchester’.
Please book these events by using the link below.
During the project Signals ran 120 workshops for over 1,600 people who learned about animation, textile making and local history.
Signals supports creativity and digital skills development.
Peoples of Essex
‘Peoples of Essex’ was made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have discovered and shared local history, delivered heritage and skills workshops and held local exhibitions.
The free exhibition workshops are funded by the Essex Community Foundation.
