Ian Yearsley
@Ian_Yearsley
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Historian and author, especially of books about or inspired by Essex. No DMs unless you have specific questions about writing or Essex history projects.
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Joined December 2009
The Battlefields Trust has published an update on the search for the lost Battle of Assandun site and associated minster, which includes a video of Ashingdon by yours truly:
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It's dry and bright at the Chantry Centre in Billericay for today's Christmas Craft Fair. 11-4. Lots of stalls. Ideal for Christmas gifts.
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The last stop on this year's tour is tomorrow in Billericay. The weather is looking dry and bright. Please pop in if you're in the area.
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Great Waltham Church Christmas Tree Festival. 11-4 today. Great setting. Lots of stalls.
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Friday and Saturday, St Clement's Church, Leigh-on-Sea, Christmas Fair. Friday is timed to coincide with the Leigh Lights switch-on, 4-8pm. Saturday 11am-4pm. Lots of stalls.
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Next up on my pre-Christmas world tour is the Craft Market at Coggeshall, Essex. This Saturday, 22 November, 10-4. Lots of stalls. Free entry.
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St Margaret's Church Christmas Gift & Craft Market, Lime Avenue, Leigh-on-Sea SS9 3PA. Sunday 16 November, 12pm to 4pm. Numerous stalls selling ideal Christmas gifts. I'll be there with my local history books. Details here: https://t.co/mJkzoZztf2
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Rayleigh Mill Hall today, 10-2, Cats Protection Christmas Fair. Lots of stalls. Free parking.
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This Sunday, 2 November, Cats Protection Christmas Fair, Mill Hall, Rayleigh. Always a great event. Free parking. Lots of stalls. 10am-2pm.
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I was going to publicise this, but it's sold out! There might be a reserve list...
eventbrite.co.uk
Come meet four awesome local history authors in person and hear all about their fascinating stories and research!
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This Saturday, 11th October, I will be at the Chantry Centre, just off Billericay High Street, for Crafty Cow Markets' 'Alternative Market'. 11am-4pm. Lots of stalls. Free entry. Please pop in if you're in the area.
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Thank you to Paul Lovett and his colleagues Owen, Adam and Beth @BBCEssex this afternoon for our chat about local history in Essex and especially my latest book, "City of Southend: A Potted History", published by @amberleybooks. The impromptu quiz caught me out!
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The Battlefields Trust has published an update on the on-going search for the lost site of the Battle of Assandun.
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All set up at St Clement's church in Leigh-on-Sea for the launch of "City of Southend: A Potted History". Lots of craft stalls here. Open 11-4.
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Delve into the storied past of #Southend with our captivating & highly illustrated #NewBook City of Southend: A Potted History by @Ian_Yearsley Tracing the city's remarkable history, from the mists of ancient times to the modern era. @BBCEssex
https://t.co/7wyG9w6NeT
#Essex
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I will be at St Clement's church in Leigh-on-Sea this Saturday for the formal launch of "City of Southend: A Potted History". It's always a great venue, with lots of interesting stalls and a chance to go up the church tower (weather permitting).
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Autumn Craft Fair today, 10-4, Foakes Hall, Great Dunmow, Essex CM6 1DG. Free entry. Car park adjacent.
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"City of Southend: A Potted History" is published today! It's available direct from the publishers, @amberleybooks, as well as from Amazon, Waterstones and all good bookshops! https://t.co/cVPluMQlvu
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