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Meet four local history authors for a fascinating and entertaining afternoon of talks and questions.

Tuesday 14th October, 2 - 3.30pm at The Forum

Ken Crowe worked for the Southend Museum Service for over 30 years and has written several notable local history books including 'Kursaal Memories', 'Zeppelins over Southend' and 'Southend, Past and Present'.

Dee Gordon has published sixteen local history books to date, her bestsellers being 'Haunted Southend' and 'The Little Book of Essex'. Her latest book and her personal favourite is 'Famous Essex Authors You Have Never Heard Of'.

Andrew Summers is the author of 'The Riddle of Boudica', and 'They Did Their Duty'. With colleague John Debenham, Andrew has co-written, 'The Essex Hundred' (the history of Essex in 100 poems).

lan Yearsley books include 'Islands of Essex', 'A History of Southend', 'Southend in 50 Buildings' and 'Secret City of Southend'. lan's latest title 'City of Southend: A Potted History' is due to be released this autumn.

Get Tickets Here or call The Forum reception 01702 534111

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