Peoples of Essex: A Brief History of Essex

Описание: Peoples of Essex: A Brief History of Essex Timeline

Travel through thousands of years of Essex history in this short film, created as part of the Peoples of Essex project by Signals.

From the dawn of humanity to the modern day, this animated timeline traces the incredible story of how people, culture and community have shaped the county we know today. Journey from early humans migrating out of Africa to the Romans who built Britain’s first city in Colchester, through the arrival of the Dutch Weavers, the Kindertransport children of the Second World War, and the Windrush Generation who landed at Tilbury Docks.

Peoples of Essex Exhibition and Documentary Series

Peoples of Essex is an exhibition and documentary project exploring the history of migration and settlement in Essex. From early humans arriving after the Ice Age, to the Romans, the Dutch and Flemish Weavers, Kindertransport children during the Second World War, the Windrush generation arriving in 1948 at Tilbury, and modern communities who continue to make Essex their home today.

Across three years we worked with historians, archaeologists, museum specialists, community groups, schools and young people. We recorded interviews, filmed documentaries and created interactive displays that show how different cultures, skills and identities have shaped Essex over thousands of years.

The exhibition features animated timelines, short films, holographic artefact displays, immersive sound environments, practical craft workshops and digital learning tools. It also includes modern migration stories from people who have arrived in Essex from Sudan, Jordan, Ukraine, Iraq and other areas affected by conflict and displacement.

The exhibition takes place at Jaywick Martello Tower in October 2025 and at Colchester Libraries in December 2025. It has been created in partnership with Signals and supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Essex Community Foundation.

Funded by Essex Community Foundation and The National Lottery Heritage Fund

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