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Essex Collection (page 4)

Discover the captivating charm of Essex, a county steeped in rich history and diverse attractions

Background imageEssex Collection: Seaside shops at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Seaside shops at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Seaside shops at The Albion corner in Walton-on-the-Naze, on the north Essex coast. 1970

Background imageEssex Collection: Dodie Smith at home in Essex

Dodie Smith at home in Essex
Dorothy Gladys (Dodie) Smith (1896 - 1990), English novelist and playwright whose works include the play Autumn Crocus and the childrens novel

Background imageEssex Collection: Oldchurch Hospital, Romford, Essex

Oldchurch Hospital, Romford, Essex
The entrance to Oldchurch Hospital, Oldchurch Road, Romford, Essex. The hospital began life in 1839 as the Romford Union workhouse, designed by Francis Edwards

Background imageEssex Collection: Union Workhouse, Halstead, Essex

Union Workhouse, Halstead, Essex
The entrance driveway of the Halstead Union workhouse, Essex. The workhouse was built in 1838 on North Street (now Hedingham Road) and was designed by William T Nash

Background imageEssex Collection: Frinton / Essex 1907

Frinton / Essex 1907
Frinton, Essex: the beach, with huts

Background imageEssex Collection: Old Houses, Church Street, Saffron Walden, Essex

Old Houses, Church Street, Saffron Walden, Essex - Hart and Son, Saffron Walden postcard

Background imageEssex Collection: Frinton-on-Sea, Essex - North End from cliffs

Frinton-on-Sea, Essex - North End from cliffs - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageEssex Collection: Old Beech Trees, near High Beech, Epping Forest, Essex

Old Beech Trees, near High Beech, Epping Forest, Essex - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageEssex Collection: Epping Forest, Essex, viewed from Baldwin's Hill

Epping Forest, Essex, viewed from Baldwin's Hill - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageEssex Collection: Modernist House, Holland-On-Sea

Modernist House, Holland-On-Sea
A photograph of a modernist seaside house situated in Holland-On-Sea, Essex, designed in the 1930s by architect Ronald Herbert Franks. Date: circa 1937

Background imageEssex Collection: Approaching Saffron Walden, Essex

Approaching Saffron Walden, Essex Date: circa 1950

Background imageEssex Collection: Graham Gooch

Graham Gooch Essex CCC 11 May 1992 Date: 11 May 1992

Background imageEssex Collection: Horeham Hall, near Thaxted, Essex (engraving)

Horeham Hall, near Thaxted, Essex (engraving)
981422 Horeham Hall, near Thaxted, Essex (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horeham Hall, near Thaxted, Essex)

Background imageEssex Collection: Livestock auction, Romford Market, Essex

Livestock auction, Romford Market, Essex
A livestock auction at Romford Market, Essex. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageEssex Collection: Photograph of White Hart PH, Brentwood, Essex

Photograph of White Hart PH, Brentwood, Essex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Background imageEssex Collection: Thaxted Church, Essex (engraving)

Thaxted Church, Essex (engraving)
981423 Thaxted Church, Essex (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thaxted Church, Essex)

Background imageEssex Collection: Thaxted, from the South, Essex (engraving)

Thaxted, from the South, Essex (engraving)
981421 Thaxted, from the South, Essex (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thaxted, from the South, Essex)

Background imageEssex Collection: New Grammar-School, at Colchester (engraving)

New Grammar-School, at Colchester (engraving)
1097200 New Grammar-School, at Colchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Grammar-School, at Colchester)

Background imageEssex Collection: Saffron Walden Church, Essex (engraving)

Saffron Walden Church, Essex (engraving)
981406 Saffron Walden Church, Essex (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saffron Walden Church, Essex)

Background imageEssex Collection: The Village of Leigh, near Southend, Essex (engraving)

The Village of Leigh, near Southend, Essex (engraving)
981453 The Village of Leigh, near Southend, Essex (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Village of Leigh, near Southend, Essex)

Background imageEssex Collection: Mods gather on the sea front at Clacton on their scooters over the 1964 Easter weekend

Mods gather on the sea front at Clacton on their scooters over the 1964 Easter weekend, which was marked by several scuffles between Mods and Rockers at the Essex seaside resort. 30th March 1964

Background imageEssex Collection: The noble building of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, with its Norman Gateway

The noble building of Waltham Abbey, Essex, England, with its Norman Gateway, as seen from the pathway by the Cornmill stream. Date: 11th century

Background imageEssex Collection: Essex water gate

Essex water gate, Essex Street, Strand. The water gate to old Essex House which once gave access by water to the house from the River Thames

Background imageEssex Collection: The Harwich-Zeebrugge Train Ferry, c1930. Creator: Unknown

The Harwich-Zeebrugge Train Ferry, c1930. Creator: Unknown
The Harwich-Zeebrugge Train Ferry, c1930. From " The Wonder Book of Ships", edited by Harry Golding. [Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, London and Melbourne, ]

Background imageEssex Collection: Windmill, Hullbridge, Essex

Windmill, Hullbridge, Essex
Windmill, Hullbridge, Hockley, near Southend on Sea, Essex, England. Date: 1930s

Background imageEssex Collection: The Village, Theydon Bois, Essex

The Village, Theydon Bois, Essex
The Village, Theydon Bois, Epping, near Loughton, Essex, England. Date: 1920s

Background imageEssex Collection: Motor Bike Club Outing, Hullbridge, Essex

Motor Bike Club Outing, Hullbridge, Essex
Motor Bike Club Outing, Hullbridge, Hockley, near Southend on Sea, Essex, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageEssex Collection: South Street, Rochford, Essex

South Street, Rochford, Essex
South Street, Rochford, near Hockley, Essex, England. Date: 1909

Background imageEssex Collection: Parish Church, Hockley, Essex

Parish Church, Hockley, Essex
Parish Church, Hockley, near Rayleigh, Essex, England. Date: 1950s

Background imageEssex Collection: Blitz in London -- damage to tanks, Thames Haven, WW2

Blitz in London -- damage to tanks, Thames Haven, WW2
Blitz in London -- damage to tanks and pipelines at Thames Haven, near Thurrock, Essex, 7 September 1940. The ground was covered with spilt oil which was subsequently ignited during an attack

Background imageEssex Collection: England / Colchester

England / Colchester
The High Street, Colchester, Essex, showing the Town Hall, with the Jumbo Water Tower beyond. Date: 1950s

Background imageEssex Collection: Highlands, Essex, engraved by John Rogers, 1831 (engraving)

Highlands, Essex, engraved by John Rogers, 1831 (engraving)
XJF451306 Highlands, Essex, engraved by John Rogers, 1831 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hylands Park, near Chelmsford, Essex; ); English

Background imageEssex Collection: Gosfield Hall, Essex, engraved by Robert Sands, 1832 (engraving)

Gosfield Hall, Essex, engraved by Robert Sands, 1832 (engraving)
XJF447375 Gosfield Hall, Essex, engraved by Robert Sands, 1832 (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageEssex Collection: ROBERT DEVEREUX (1591-1646). 3rd Earl of Essex. English parliamentary general. Line engraving

ROBERT DEVEREUX (1591-1646). 3rd Earl of Essex. English parliamentary general. Line engraving, English, undated

Background imageEssex Collection: Charcoal burners in Epping Forest, Essex, near London, England. The men and their

Charcoal burners in Epping Forest, Essex, near London, England. The men and their families lived in the forest for the summer so that they could be on hand to attend the burning clamps whenever

Background imageEssex Collection: Victorian cast iron lighthouses on beach, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, England, July

Victorian cast iron lighthouses on beach, Dovercourt, Harwich, Essex, England, July

Background imageEssex Collection: Foam applied at oil tank fire, Thames Haven, WW2

Foam applied at oil tank fire, Thames Haven, WW2
Fire crews applying foam to a fire at the Thames Haven oil tank fire, near Thurrock, Essex

Background imageEssex Collection: Church Choir, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Church Choir, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Boys and men choristers in their surplices, pictured with the vicar and organist at All Saints Church, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. circa 1920

Background imageEssex Collection: The Naze Tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

The Naze Tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
The Naze Tower at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. An historic landmark, it was built on the cliffs in 1721 by Trinity House as a navigation mark to guide shipping

Background imageEssex Collection: Barge and windmill, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Barge and windmill, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
A picturesque view of a sailing barge and Archers Windmill at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. The Georgiana, a spritsail barge owned by Smeed Dean & Co of Kent

Background imageEssex Collection: Tudor Cottage vegetable garden, Walton, Essex

Tudor Cottage vegetable garden, Walton, Essex
Standing in the vegetable garden of Tudor Cottage, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, a bowler hatted and bearded gentleman proudly displays one of his marrows, while a woman stands on the path. circa 1900

Background imageEssex Collection: Horse drawn bus, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

Horse drawn bus, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Sudbury Mills, a well-known local whip, reins up his horses for this photo, taken before setting out on a pleasure trip from Walton-on-the-Naze to Clacton-on-Sea and back

Background imageEssex Collection: Lifeboat Coxswain Jonas Oxley, Walton, Essex

Lifeboat Coxswain Jonas Oxley, Walton, Essex
Portrait of Jonas Oxley, lifeboat coxswain of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, from 1947 to 1964. Seen here standing outside the boat house. circa 1963

Background imageEssex Collection: Regency Building

Regency Building
This house (or shop front) of the Regency period is a gem, with its bow windows and iron- railed balcony, at Thaxted, Essex, England. Date: circa 1800

Background imageEssex Collection: European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) two adults, feeding at hanging nyger seed feeder in

European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) two adults, feeding at hanging nyger seed feeder in garden, Essex, England, april

Background imageEssex Collection: PUSA2A-00060

PUSA2A-00060
Chigwell Grammar School in Wanstead, Essex, where William Penn was educated. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of an earlier illustration

Background imageEssex Collection: Burnham on Crouch, a boating centre on the Crouch River, Essex, England

Burnham on Crouch, a boating centre on the Crouch River, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEssex Collection: Poplar Union Schools, Brentwood, Essex

Poplar Union Schools, Brentwood, Essex
In 1906, the Poplar Union (East London) established a Schools site located between Shenfield and Hutton, near Brentwood, Essex




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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.