The State-directed food production campaign of the Second World War had more impact on British farming than any previous State intervention. British agriculture was transformed in a mere five years from a low input, low output, recession-dominated industry, to one of intensive arable farming heavily dependent on scientific and production techniques and products such as fertilisers and machinery from outside the agricultural sector.

The 17th Century portrait of the artist Sir Peter Lely with his close friend, architect Hugh May is due to go back on display at Audley End House this year.

The profession of auctioneer is very old and well-respected. It can certainly be traced back to Roman times when, amongst other things, slaves were sold by auction.

Edward Bawden’s (1903-1989) artistic career spanned more than sixty years.

Before reform, one or maybe two men would be designated for a year to fulfil the role of parish constable, and apart from expenses, it was an unpaid position.

This generous award will enable the Society to raise the profile of the Library and give it a strong digital presence

Rachel Morris talks about her new book, The Year of the Wizard, a lyrical and highly atmospheric history of Renaissance magic.

The case of Margaret Rickett (or Ricketts) heard at the Saffron Walden County Bench in 1893 is both shocking and distressing but in the light of her background and upbringing it is perhaps unsurprising.

Neither the rector nor the architect could have foreseen the consequences that were to follow once the Rev J.F.W. Bullock had asked William Eden Nesfield in 1867 to restore and enlarge his parish church at Radwinter.