The Thameside Aviation Museum has been based at Coalhouse Fort since 1984 but started life many years earlier in 1974 under the name of The Essex Historical Aircraft Society with our first excavation being carried out in August 11th of that year, on Hawker Hurricane P3518 of 257…
Distance:
11.2 miles
away
Welcome to Firepower, the museum of the Royal Artillery and Europe's widest variety of historic and modern artillery.Get close to the big guns that chart 600 years of artillery development. Experience battle field life and discover more about those who served the guns. See medals from one of…
Distance:
13.2 miles
away
North Weald Airfield Museum is situated at what was the main entrance of the famous Battle of Britain Fighter base ‐ RAF North Weald, near to the Essex town of Epping and easily accessible from London. Adjacent to the still very active airfield, from which on most summer…
Distance:
9.6 miles
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The last time that central London flooded was in 1928 when 14 people drowned. In 1953 there was disastrous flooding on the East Coast and the Thames Estuary with a toll of over 300 lives. If this flood had reached central London's highly populated low lying areas the…
Distance:
14.1 miles
away
A large post mill on 4 floors, restored to working order. Fascinating wooden and iron machinery and fantail. Subject to wind, guided groups may be able to see sails turning.Admission: Free. Fee for guided tours adult £2, child £1.50, minimum fee £25.00.Open April‐September last Sunday…
Distance:
13.2 miles
away