Founded in 1957, the Maldon Society aims to promote and preserve the historical heritage of this town and its surrounding area by encouraging civic pride in the area
and promoting co-operation with other organisations.
Maldon's role
in the saving
of Smithfield Market
Julian Harrap
7.00 pm Thursday 6th February
United Reformed Church
Market Hill
Doors open 6.30 pm
Dominic Poston –
The value of trees in our environment and planning considerations
7.00 pm Thursday 6th March
United Reformed Church
Market Hill
Doors open 6.30 pm
We've moved
Our monthly talks are now held at
United Reformed Church
Market Hill
No need to book
Three new Oral History recordings
Sarah Ford, the ’knot lady’ who sits on the quay in with her husband Richard making and selling knotted bracelets, pendants, key fobs etc.
Clare and Gillian Tait, daughters of the well-known local artist, Charlie Tait describe their Dad as always painting, being rather eccentric and living in an ‘unusual’ household.
Jean Johnson describes how employment in the town changed over time and details her time working at the Labour Exchange.
Celebrating events throughout Maldon
Our photo archive has expanded
Our archive has now grown to over 4000 photographs and drawings depicting life in Maldon during the 19th and 20th centuries. You can view them on our touch screen display in the Heritage Centre.
Enjoy a healthy winter walk with our latest Blue Plaque Walk
We've updated the Blue Plaque leaflet with details of the 8 plaques you can visit on this 2-mile walk around Maldon. You can download your copy here.
Supporting Maldon's heritage
We're proud members of the Maldon Heritage Working Group, helping preserve and promote the Town's heritage.
MAELDUNE HERITAGE CENTRE, MARKET HILL – MALDON SOCIETY PHOTOGRAPHIC/ORAL HISTORY ARCHIVES
MDC Heritage
Winter Talks
4th February - Stephen Nunn Barges on the Blackwater
An illustrated talk on the historic link between Maldon and the Thames Sailing Barge. This is a study of some of the surviving barges that can still be seen at the town’s Quay, sailing on the River Blackwater and taking part in the annual Blackwater Sailing Barge Match. The story of Maldon’s barges – past and present.
Venue: Friends Meeting House, Butt Lane, Maldon, CM9 5HD
7pm Doors open / 7.30pm Talks start / 9pm Finish. Free Admission: no prebooking required