Today Audley End House near Saffron Walden is one of the most popular tourist destinations in East Anglia. But its role during World War Two remained shrouded in secrecy for decades.

A small group of Quakers began meeting in Saffron Walden in the middle of the 17th century, before non-conformist religions were tolerated. Magistrates initially persecuted the Quakers and they were heavily fined for meeting openly.

On 17th June 2026 for their annual summer outing, a group from the Society took a dive into Royston Cave,

At the junction of Gibson Gardens and Margaret Way in Saffron Walden is a mound of grass with a few trees. On closer inspection it becomes apparent that there are also a number of large boulders here.

We will be hearing from Douglas Kent on the latest developments at the Old Sun Inn, famous for its association with Oliver Cromwell.

On Monday 27th of April 2026 our Society launched the new annual Journal at Hart’s Books, Saffron Walden

The Historical Society has produced a Journal for 25 years, publishing the work of local historians and recording significant events.

Bourn Windmill is an open trestle post mill at Bourn in Cambridgeshire, England, built during the reign of Henry VIII.

There’s plenty to look forward to at Flag Fen over the coming months from their biggest living history event of the year to creative family workshops

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.

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

Rare Bronze and Iron Age log boats unearthed have gone on display for the first time.