# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Essex and  the French Wars, c.1795-1815
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: An exploration of the county and its people during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars - with the Waterloo AssociationAbout this EventThe period of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars (1792-1802 & 1803-1814/15) witnessed much fighting across the globe.Closer to home, Essex formed the north-eastern defence to London from a possible French invasion. The beaches of the Tendring Hundred (Clacton, Walton and Frinton) were gently shelving and ideal for landing an invading army. As such, Essex was a strategic location to defend London and was suitably fortified and prepared to repel a French army advancing on the capital. Essex men also served further afield in Nelson’s navy and Wellington’s army.Join us for this day conference, held in conjunction with the Waterloo Association (www.waterlooassociation.org.uk), to hear a number of talks on, such as, various aspects of the civil defence of the county, to find out about the recruitment of boy soldiers and the part that men from Essex played in the battles of Trafalgar and Waterloo. Also, how Essex parish registers can help to chart the progress of soldiers and their followers across the county.Programme for the Day*09:30-10:00 Registration and coffee10:00-10:10 Welcome: Martin Astell, ERO Manager10:10-10:40 Farmers, Labourers and Overseers: war-time economy and society in rural Essex, 1790-1820: Henry French10:40-11:05 Essex and the defence of Great Britain: an overview: Neil Wiffen11:05-11:15 COMFORT BREAK11:15-11:45 ‘curious documents in future times’: the role of the Lieutenancy in the defence of Essex: Neil Wiffen11:45-12:30 Mansfield child soldier from Essex: Owen Davis12:30-13:30 LUNCH13:30-14:15 The Battle of Trafalgar - New perspectives and Essex links:John Morewood14:15-15:00 Essex men of the Peninsular and Waterloo: Gareth Glover15:00-15:10 COMFORT BREAK15:10-15:30 Hatched, matched but mainly dispatched: soldiers and their dependents in Essex parish registers: Victoria West15:30-15:40 The Waterloo Association: an overview: Owen Davis15:40-15:50 Conclusion and thanks: Martin Astell*We will do our best to stick to these timings as well as ensuring that the running order stays as it is.Lunch is included in the ticket price which is kindly sponsored by the Waterloo Association.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1808f910-c266-11f1-8343-39970249843c-rimg-w1200-h541-dc486848-gmir.png
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chelmsford/essex-and-the-french-wars-c1795-1815/100001982001791713
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 6 hours
  - Location: Essex Record Office
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 25, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chelmsford
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Essex Record Office
- **lat**: 51.7300935
- **long**: 0.4811135
- **full address**: Essex Record Office, Wharf Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Essex and  the French Wars, c.1795-1815 being held?
  - **A:** Essex and  the French Wars, c.1795-1815 takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Essex Record Office, Wharf Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Essex and  the French Wars, c.1795-1815?
  - **A:** Essex and  the French Wars, c.1795-1815 is organized by Essex Record Office.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Essex and  the French Wars, c.1795-1815 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chelmsford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Essex and  the French Wars, c.1795-1815 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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