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Hace 4 días · The volume, the first full-scale, comprehensive and scholarly history of the ancient borough of Colchester to be published, describes the life of the oldest and for long the largest town in Essex from the Iron Age to 1990.
Hace 4 días · A History of the County of Essex: Volume 5 Provides a thematic account of the growth of metropolitan Essex since 1850. Also contains topographical accounts of Barking, Ilford, Dagenham and other areas of Essex now within greater London.
Hace 2 días · Essex, administrative, geographic, and historic county of eastern England. It extends along the North Sea coastline between the Thames and Stour estuaries. The administrative county covers an area within the larger geographic county, which in turn covers a part of the original historic county of Essex.
Hace 2 días · A History of the County of Essex: Volume 10, Lexden Hundred (Part) Including Dedham, Earls Colne and Wivenhoe
Hace 3 días · Considered to be a key point of the British defence plan during World War II, the Essex Lozenge is unique to region’s seawalls. The wall features several pillboxes, which are large octagon constructions that have three faces, offering an unparalleled view of the surrounding area.
Hace 4 días · South Fambridge, in Essex, was probably home to Britain’s first ever airfield. It was founded in February 1909 by Noel Pemberton-Billing, an aviation pioneer of many talents. Although undoubtedly a great visionary, his foresight didn’t extend to the site.
Hace 6 días · Collection of sound and video recordings covering all aspects of life and culture in Essex, with particular focus on oral history, broadcast material, music and dance.
