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origin of the Essex Field Club although, in
fact, the Club was not formally inaugurated
until January 1880. This Exhibition,
prepared by the staff of the Museum in con-
junction with the Essex Field Club, marks the
Centenary of the foundation of the club.
Since 1880 the many members of the Essex
Field Club have contributed significantly to
the fund of scientific knowledge covering all
aspects of the 'natural sciences' in Essex.
This display will illustrate the work and
development of the Essex Field Club over the
last hundred years looking in detail at its
major events and outstanding members."
The Museum is open as follows:
Mon-Fri 10.00 am - 6.00 pm
Thu 10.00 am - 8.00 pm
Sat 10.00 am - 1.00 pm and
2.00 pm - 5.00 pm
Sun Closed all day
Admission is free!
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THE FLORA AND FAUNA OF LANGDON HILLS.
Published by the Langdon Hills and District
Conservation Society 1979 (20 pages).
A well written booklet with interesting
articles on "Conservation versus Recreation",
"Badgers" and "Marks Hall Nature Reserve".
The first is written by Harry Barnett, full
time warden of One Tree Hill Country Park who
knows only too well the problems of allowing
almost unlimited numbers of the public onto
areas needing special protection.
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