Saffron Walden is rich in historical archives, held by the Town Library, Saffron Walden Museum, the Town Council, Essex Record Office Archive Access Point and others, and much of it still largely untapped
Francis Gibson’s Garden
Francis Gibson (1805–58), the youngest of Atkinson Francis Gibson’s children, conceived and designed Bridge End Garden, previously known as Fry’s Gardens.
Saffron Walden Historical Journal No 48 Autumn 2024
Read about the lives of people who shaped our local story. The latest edition of the Saffron Walden Historical Journal (No 48 – Autumn 2024) is now on sale (£5) at the Saffron Walden Tourist Information Centre, Harts bookshop, the Town Museum and the Saffron Walden Historical Society. Articles in this issue include: Ashdon Village Museum: a tale of dedication …