Editing Harwich (section)

==International Shanty Festival ==

A Harwich International Shanty Festival was set up in 2006 to organise and co-ordinate an annual sea shanty festival in October. Through concerts, 'singarounds', pub sessions, talks and workshops, the seafaring history and heritage of Harwich is celebrated by local people and international groups. This unique event for Essex attracts audiences countrywide and beyond.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://harwichshantyfestival.co.uk/about-us/|website= harwichshantyfestival.co.uk|accessdate= 8 October 2022|title= About us}}</ref> The festival is one of the biggest shanty festivals in the country.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/homes-and-gardens/places-to-live/harwich-shanty-festival-preview-7044390|website= greatbritishlife.co.uk|title= Harwich Shanty Festival|date= 17 September 2019|accessdate= 8 October 2022}}</ref>