Event - CM Talks. A Living Museum: The Ancient Story of Norsey Wood

About

Step into the past and explore the rich natural and human history of Norsey Wood. Discover how this ancient landscape has evolved over centuries, and why it remains a vital 'living museum' of history and wildlife today.

27 April 2026, 7.30-8.30 (doors at 7.15)

Main Hall, Chantry Centre, Chantry Way.

There will be a 15 minute mid-talk break with refreshments for sale.

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Cater Museum

The Cater Museum is a small museum in Billericay, Essex located in the middle of the High Street at number 74 and dedicated to the history of the town and its community. The museum, a registered charity, lies within a Grade II listed, 18th Century, red-brick-fronted building. The museum stores numerous local artefacts over three floors including information on local families and buildings and was established by Alice May Cater, the Chair of the Billericay Branch of the CPRE (Council for Protection of Rural England) in honour of her late husband William Alexander Cater who was a local antiquarian

When

From the 27th April 2026, 7:30 PM, until the 27th April 2026, 8:30 PM.

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Where

Main Hall, Chantry Centre, Chantry Way, Billericay, CM11 2AP

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