We’ve written before about the early days of aviation in Essex.
One of our readers has asked us to mention a TV programme this Sunday about Stow Maries aerodrome (over the district border to us in Maldon) It’s at 9 pm this Sunday H2 Sky 531 or vm 236. There’s a bit more programme information here.
If you’ve never heard of Stow Maries World War One Aerodrome, it has its own website.
The aerodrome’s own website has some evocative photos and some photos of what you can see when you visit. The VisitEssex website has the practical info on how to visit:
Details
Stow Maries Aerodrome is a Great War Aerodrome set in the rural Essex countryside. The Aerodrome was in use from 1916 to 1919 as a home defence station in the war against Zeppelin and German aeroplane raids. It has many of its original buildings in situ which are currently undergoing restoration to bring the site back to its 1918 appearance. It also boasts a wildlife walk which was the winner of Maldon District Council Conservation and Design Award 2010.
For further details see www.stowmaries.org.uk
Winner of Maldon District Council Conservation and Design Award 2010.
Opening details
Re-opening 31st March.
Opening days – Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm.
Prices
Admission Price ?8 adult
Concessions and group bookings available
Well spotted Admin – a link I am sure the new Rayleigh Museum will feature too, as
they are currently making plans for a makeover of the Memorials that still exist at the
Rawreth/ Shotgate boarder.
A pilot from Stow Maries ( and another from the then Rochford Aerodrome) both died there after colliding at night late in the war ( 1918 ).