Welcome to Coggeshall Museum
‘it makes the poor saucy, and no servants can be procured, or any field-work done…’
So wrote Arther Young in 1804 – what on earth could he have been talking about?
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Historic Buildings
Coggeshall is blessed with hundreds of fascinating buildings - find out about some of them here. -
Remarkable People
Coggeshall has been home to some remarkable characters down the years - find out more about some of them here. -
Trade and Industry
Coggeshall grew to prosperity through wool but the town was host to a surprising variety of trades. -
Family History
The museum holds a wealth of information for family history researchers. -
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1575 Coggeshall Rental
A map showing all the house plots in Coggeshall and a list showing who lived there in 1575
Family History Research
The museum has an extensive archive for family history research much of which is available online. More archives are available to museum visitors in the dedicated family history research room. It is possible to provide access to this resource outside the usual museum opening times. You can use the contact button to get in touch.
We regret that the museum is not able to undertake family research on your behalf.
Guided Walks
We offer guided walks around Coggeshall for groups of up to 20 people
Please use the ‘Contact us’ tab above for more details.
Coggeshall Speaks!
Video Joan Joslin who was born in November 1922 recalling times past in Coggeshall.
The recording was made by Steve Williams in 2006 for the Coggeshall Heritage Society.
Coggeshall Carnival
Video of Coggeshall Carnival 1982. In 17th July 1982. Mike Cutmore spent a day at the Carnival and on the Coggeshall Bazaar Carnival Float, taking part in the procession itself and photographing on Super 8mm film.
Perhaps you would like to join the rota of volunteers who assist on museum opening days?
Prior knowledge of Coggeshall history not required!
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Download an historic walk around Coggeshall with a map and details of what can be seen; Town Walk
The walk is on paved paths and accessible by wheelchair except for the last three locations on Abbey Lane, which is an unmade road and can difficult especially in wet weather.
If you would like the Map alone to open in another window click this link; Map
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