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Chappel Viaduct celebrates its astonishing 175 year anniversary
Art exhibition for Chappel Viaduct anniversary launches this week
Historic castle partners with renowned London distillery to create new gin
In pictures: Halstead Council offer up a glimpse into the last five decades
Halstead Council looks back on historic photos as it celebrates 50th anniversary
Castle venue to host Easter extravaganza for families - here's what's in store
The 900-year-old Norman Keep named the most popular castle to get married in
Life of inspirational Antarctic explorer who lived near Halstead remembered by author
In pictures: Wannabe knights enjoy learning craft in special castle event
Jump back in time and fight in duels and team battles at Knight School event
In pictures: Villagers commemorate 60th anniversary of death of pilot in crash
In pictures: Guests sent back in time as shopping village hosts Victorian day
Pensioner visits childhood house-turned-care-home to relive precious memories
Long-serving clerk and councillor awarded for decades of parish council service
In pictures: Crowds gather in Halstead to pay respects on Remembrance Sunday
In pictures: Guests sent back in time as shopping village holds Tudor Fair
Historic blacksmith bellows returning to village after more than 50 years
New commemorative memorial of Polish Squadron unveiled at mid Essex airfield
Fundraising efforts to restore historic church bells reaches big milestone
IN PICTURES: Castle joust event is a big hit as thousands are sent back in time
Famous pianist set to perform special recital at Halstead church
IN PICTURES: Classic car event returns to historic castle venue
Old-school fire engine rolls back years as it helps crews tackle field fire
Student of old grammar school in call to classmates in hope of 50-year reunion
Railway museum hosting family fun days during school holidays
New plane added to town war memorial in time for jubilee celebrations
Station displays artist's landmark paintings in hope to attract tourists
Hume's bakery duo celebrating more than 60 years as life and business partners
IN PICTURES: Respects paid and wreaths laid at annual war tribute
In Photos: Stunning moated mansion with centuries of history up for £6.5 million
Council unveil new plaque to pay tribute to inspirational suffragist
More than £1,000 earned for church's bell restoration as fundraiser a success
Historical band to perform charity gig for church bell restoration
Heritage museum reopens its doors to the public for 2022
Village hall celebrates 100 years since it was gifted to community
Amazing life of former army member from Halstead lives on in book of memoirs
A journey back through the history of popular railway museum
War veteran and Dunkirk survivor celebrates 102nd birthday in local pub
In pictures: Market celebrates history after getting going again post-pandemic
Heritage museum curator retires after more than a decade
Iconic viaduct features in new postcard boxed set
Organisers announce over £7k raised for Royal British Legion for Remembrance
Hedingham Castle receives grant to help restore and repair historic building
Groups combine to launch new discovery trail detailing Halstead's history
'It is just a bit of our own history' - Author talks book on old grammar school
Psychotherapist and history enthusiast visits Braintree in journey across the UK
Lecturer and author to reflect on time spent under 800-year-old oak tree
War veteran celebrates 100th birthday with daughter and community choir
These are all the heritage sites at risk of being lost forever in your area
New book released which delves into Halstead family's rich history
Castle launch range of new experiences in bid to diversify after eye-opening pandemic
Why a bid for new holiday lodges at historic house was refused
Historic mill set to reopen this weekend after long-awaited three year restoration
Collection of antique cars to be auctioned after death of passionate owner