Ken Worpole and the cover of his new book

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How Many Skys Have Fallen: a rural community in time of war

Ken Worpole

In My Steps – Radical Walks in Essex, Various

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£5 – £8

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Join writer Ken Worpole in a walk from Wivenhoe Station to Frating Hall Farm, the subject of his new book, No Matter How Many Skies Have Fallen.

This tells the story of how a group of Christian socialists and pacifists took over the farm in 1942 and created a thriving community. The walk finishes at the farm, where some of those who grew up there will recall those heady days.

Meet: Wivenhoe Station

Length: 4 miles

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

For those unable to make their own arrangements, transport back to Wivenhoe will be provided.

Tickets: £8 / £5

 

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