Radical Essex

If you can't wait for Open House London on the 17th & 18th September for your architectural tour fix, why not try the Essex Architectural Weekend on the 10th & 11th?  There are a host of modernist and art deco buildings to see, throughout the county. The weekend will see talks, walks, film screenings and exhibitions based around the modernist estates of Silver End, Frinton-on-Sea and Bata East Tilbury. ​

Royal Corinthian Yacht Club by Joseph Emberton. Image from Brighton Arts

Bishopfield estate, Harlow by Neylan & Ungless. Image from the JR James Archive

Buildings that are opening their doors include Tecton’s 64 Heath Drive, Gidea Park, the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club by Joseph Emberton, the University of Essex in Colchester, the Bishopsfield Estate in Harlow and many more. There will also be a film screening and Q&A with Jonathan Meades on Saturday at the Silver End Village Hall.

Check the full programme and book your places HERE.

Bata Hotel, East Tilbury. Image from Essex Record Office

Frinton Park estate by Oliver Hill. Image from Rostron & Edwards