These pubs, unfortunately long gone, were all popular watering holes in Harwich. One of them, the Foresters Arms, now in residential use, was in Church Street. A plaque on the side of the building says it is thought to be the oldest house in Harwich, dating back to 1450. It was an ale house from 1800 to 1941 - known locally as the Old Drum and Monkey - but seriously damaged by incendiaries during the Second World War. The building was restored in 1953 by Winifred Cooper MBE, the president of the Harwich Society, and it remained her home for nearly 50 years. These pictures have been reproduced with permission of the Lost Pubs Project.
Christmas Quiz: All 50 answers to this year s questions WITH Christmas just around the corner, the Harwich Society has decided to share its festive quiz and answers with readers of the Standard. We published the questions online last week, and here are the answers for everyone who has taken part to check and see their scores. Questions and answers: 1. When the Wombles performed Wombling Merry Christmas on Top of the Pops in 1974, which womble sang lead vocals – Orinoco or Tomsk?
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Elsa 4. The Battle of Austerlitz, also known as the Battle of the 3 Emperors, was fought on December 2nd 1805. Which Emperor won?