Essex Collection (#10)

Birth of a baby, Rochford General Hospital, Essex
Birth of a baby at Rochford General Hospital, Essex. When Janet Gisby was admitted, the chances were high that, after two miscarriages, she would lose her baby

Felicity Norton Model School, Saffron Walden, 13th January 1986

Queen Elizabeth II visits Maldon, Essex, which is today celebrating the 800th Anniversary of its first charter. 28th May 1971

The wedding of Donella Webb, sister of Cliff Richard. Pictured, the bride Donella Webb and Cliff Richard. Waltham Abbey parish church, Essex. August 1961

"Rains"night spot in Southend on Sea. During special tuesday night sessions
" Rains" night spot in Southend on Sea. During special tuesday night sessions people can dress in clothes traditionally of the opposite sex. 12th December 1984

Holidaymakers in Frinton-on-Sea, Essex. 24th August 1967

Photograph of Baldfaced Stag PH, Buckhurst Hill, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Distant left face on view of the pub

Postcode Sector Map sheet 9 East Anglia (South)
This Postcode Sector Map (sheet 9) displays all of the first part of the postcode and the first number of the second part, or Inward Code, (eg EX20 3) for the southern half of East Anglia

John A Grooms Crippleage, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
The Chippleage Wheelers at John A. Grooms Crippleage and Orphanage, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Groom, a London engraver and evangelical preacher

USA, Massachusetts, Cape Ann, Essex. Lobster buoys

Space Shuttle Enterprise landing at Stansted, Essex, United Kingdom, 5 June 1983. The US space shuttle Enterprise and its carrier aircraft, a Boeing 747

Antique map, Cambridge, Hertford, Essex, Suffolk, England 19th Century
Vintage engraving of a Antique map, Cambridge, Hertford, Essex, Suffolk, England 19th Century

Colchester Essex UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Colchester, Essex, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Basildon Essex UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Basildon, Essex, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Southend-on-Sea Essex UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Harlow Essex UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Harlow, Essex, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Clacton-on-Sea Essex UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Braintree Essex UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Braintree, Essex, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

Chelmsford Essex UK City Street Map
Vector Illustration of a City Street Map of Chelmsford, Essex, UK. Included files are EPS (v10) and Hi-Res JPG. Data courtesy from Ordnance Survey: VectorMap District https

UK, England, Essex, Saffron Walden, Bridge Street

The Queen at Chelmsford Station, 15th June 1978
This photograph shows The Queens arrival at Chelmsford Station on 15th June 1978. The Queen was attending the Essex Show as part of her Silver Jubilee celebrations

The Star Inn, Great Dunmow, Essex, celebrating the Coronation of King Edward VII Date: 1902

Photograph of Robin Hood PH, Clacton, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Photograph of Queens Hotel, Grays, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1929

Photograph of Plough PH, South Ockendon, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Ivy House PH, Southend, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Silver Y and Essex Y moths
Silver Y moth, Autographa gamma 1-4 and Essex Y moth, Cornutiplusia circumflexa 5, 6. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Johann Carl Bock after Eugenius Johann Christoph Espers Die Schmetterlinge

Sunday School Union Holiday Home, Clacton
Inmates and staff outside the Sunday School Union Holiday Home, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex. Date: circa 1910

Group photo, Moor Hall Estate, Harlow, Essex
Group photo in front of the Doric portico of Moor Hall Estate, Harlow, Essex - cricketers and others of Harlow and Sawbridgeworth

Saxon swords, daggers and crossbow bolt
Saxon weapons: ancient iron sword 1, 2, and dirks and daggers 3, 4 found in the River Wytham, Lincolnshire, and a crossbow bolt found in the camp at Danbury, Essex 5

Saffron Walden Firemen 1970. Station Officer Fred Drane

Saffron Walden Firemen 1970, Wistin Vella. Billy Vella

Cattle from a field at Waltham Abbey, Essex, seen roaming through the local Fire Station. A common occurrence. Picture taken circa 14th November 1944

Picture shows the village sign for Arkesden, Essex. This picture forms part of the aftermath of the cottage fire that has killed singer Steve Marriott

The Duchess of Kent opens a new wing at the hospital in Orsett, Essex. 21st May 1969

Chief Instructor, Sergeant Ivor Montgomery, training police women on the firing range at Fingringhoe, Essex. Pictured, WPC Elizabeth Jenkin, 25, takes aim on the firing range with her revolver

Two motorcycle riders in action on the wall of death, Southend. 26th June 1929

Shops on the seafront in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. 3rd August 1954

Hundreds of Whitsun trippers to Southend-on-Sea, Essex, found it too chilly and unsettled to spend their times on the beaches. So thy made for the Kursaal - the well known amusement park

Overcrowded classes at the Mardyke Primary School in South Ockendon, Essex 11th January 1954

Mum watches the children build sand castles as dad with his knotted handkerchief sun hat takes a nap in the deck chair on the beach in Southend, Essex. 30th July 1963

A family of day trippers from London, soaking up the summer sun whilst listening to music on a transistor radio on Southends beach, Essex. 30th July 1963

Families enjoying the summer sun and candy floss on the beach at Southend, Essex. 30th July 1963

Day trippers from Londons East End seen here playing the one armed bandits in an amusement arcade of Southends seafront. Southend, Essex. 30th July 1963

Elderly day-trippers from Londons East End, relax in the summer sunshine on the beach at Southend, Essex. 24th July 1963 1704

Halstead High Street, Essex. 16th June 1963

The Mother & Child Statue in Basildon Town Centre, Essex. 2nd April 1969

Basildon Town Centre, Essex. 2nd April 1969

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Discover the captivating charm of Essex, a county steeped in rich history and diverse attractions. Set sail on a journey back in time as you explore the legacy of Pirate Radio ships like Radio Caroline and Radio London, which once graced the picturesque Essex coast. Immerse yourself in the nostalgia of bygone eras at Martello Camp in Walton-on-the-Naze, where caravans whisper tales of seaside holidays gone by. Indulge your senses in Maldon, a Blackwater Estuary town renowned for its majestic Thames Sailing Barges that gracefully navigate its waters. Lose yourself amidst the rustic beauty of Cockle Sheds in Leigh-on-Sea, where local delicacies tantalize taste buds and salty sea air fills your lungs with delight. Step into Saffron Walden, an enchanting town that has stood since 1909, exuding timeless elegance through its historic architecture and quaint streets. Brightlingsea beckons with its idyllic coastal scenery and tranquil atmosphere that invites relaxation and rejuvenation. Southend-On-Sea proudly represents England's vibrant spirit with its lively promenade bustling with activity. Uncover hidden gems like Wivenhoe near Colchester; this charming village captures hearts with its quintessential English allure. Even during times of conflict such as the Korean War, Essex played a crucial role as witnessed by photographs capturing USS Shelton refueling from USS Tolovana while USS Essex awaits her turn - reminding us of the county's significance on an international scale. Embark on an unforgettable journey through time and experience all that Essex has to offer – from pirate radio legends to serene coastal landscapes – there is something here for every adventurer seeking to uncover treasures both past and present.