The Social Spread of the Handshake
in 18th & 19th Century England
By Dr Penelope Corfield.
Emeritus Prof. History, Royal Holloway
2.30pm Saturday 17th October at Trinity Methodist Church, Chelmsford CM1 2XB. Visitors and prospective members warmly welcomed – £5. Booking not required
We are the Essex Branch of the national Historical Association. We meet regularly and organise a programme of talks aimed to appeal to all with a love of history, from history professionals to people with no historical background at all. Our 2026/27 programme of talks will be held at Trinity Methodist Church, Chelmsford.
We offer high-quality presentations from historians, usually experts in their fields, about their current researches into history. We seek to have talks about local, national and international history, including political, economic, social and cultural aspects, and acknowledging diversity, as well as to have contributions from ancillary specialists like archivists, archaeologists and museum curators. We also put on other activities including history visits and CPD events.
The Essex Branch of the Historical Association 