Essex Collection (#85)

Black Vine Weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) adult, standing on leaf, Essex, England

Caddisfly (Trichoptera sp. ) adult, resting on horsetail stem, Essex, England
Caddisfly (Trichoptera sp.) adult, resting on horsetail stem, Essex, England

Great Silver Beetle (Hydrophilus piceus) adult, swimming through pondweed, Wat Tyler Country Park, Essex, England, april (photographed in specialist photography tank and subsequently returned to wild)

Common Scorpionfly (Panorpa communis) adult female, resting on leaf, Essex, England

Hoverfly (Myathropa florea) adult, feeding on flower in garden, Essex, England, august

Common Greenbottle (Lucilia sericata) adult, feeding on rotting apple, Essex, England, august

Green Shieldbug (Palomena prasina) adult, resting on pink dahlia flower, Essex, England

Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina) two adults, Essex, England

Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina) adult, Essex, England

Common Shelduck (Tadorna tadorna) adult female, bathing on water, River Stour, Essex, England, january

Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) adult feeding chick, at nestbox entrance on garden shed, Essex, England, may

Great Tit (Parus major) adult, examining potential nesthole in tree trunk, Lea Valley Country Park, Essex, England

Song Thrush (Turdus philomelos) adult, singing, perched on Leyland Cypress (Cupressus x leylandii) in garden, Essex, England

Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) adult male, feeding on Reedmace (Typha sp)
Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) adult male, feeding on Reedmace (Typha sp.) seeds in reedbed, Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve, Thames Estuary, Essex, England, january

Domestic Chicken, Welsummer, freerange hen, scratching in soil, Essex, England, august

Domestic Chicken, Buff Orpington, freerange hen, foraging, Essex, England, august

Domestic Chicken, Light Sussex, freerange cockerel, foraging on molehill, Essex, England, august

Domestic Chicken, Black Orpington, freerange hen, standing, Essex, England, august

Domestic Chicken, Blue Orpington, freerange hen, standing, Essex, England, august

Domestic Chicken, Gold-laced Orpington, freerange hen, standing, Essex, England, august

Domestic Chicken, Blue Copper Marans, freerange hen, foraging on molehill, Essex, England, august

Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) adult female, feeding on reed seeds in reedbed, Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve, Thames Estuary, Essex, England, january

Common Coot (Fulica atra) adult feeding chick, swimming, Two Tree Island Nature Reserve, Essex, England, may

European Blackbird (Turdus merula) adult male, feeding on apples in snow, Essex, England, january

European Blackbird (Turdus merula) juvenile, bathing in garden birdbath, Essex, England, july

European Blackbird (Turdus merula) adult female, bathing in garden birdbath, Essex, England, august

Colchester, Essex, UK, aerial photograph. North is at top. Colchester is said to be the oldest recorded town in Britain, as it was mentioned as Camulodunum by the Roman writer Pliny the Elder in

Essex, UK, satellite image. The county of Essex lies to the north east of London (grey area, bottom left) and is one of the key commuter belts of the capital

True-colour satellite image of southeast England
Southeast England. True-colour satellite image of southeast England, featuring the counties of Kent (at centre right), Sussex (at lower left) and Essex (at upper centre). North is at top

Chain links on a dockside
Heavy chain links photographed on a dockside in Harwich, Essex, UK

Wheat field in summer
A field of wheat near Clacton, Essex, UK in August 2009

SIR ROBERT DEVEREUX (1566-1601). Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex. Painting by William Segar, 1590

View over Essex farmland from a hot air balloon, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Domestic Chicken, Buff Orpington, freerange hen, close-up of head, Essex, England, august

Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) chick, calling for food at nestbox entrance on garden shed, Essex, England, may

Poplar Union Schools, near Brentwood, Essex
View of the boys side of the Poplar Schools which were established in 1906 between Shenfield and Hutton, near Brentwood, Essex, to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Dormitory blocks, Salvation Army Colony, Hadleigh, Essex
Dormitory blocks at the Salvation Armys labour colony at Hadleigh in Essex. Founded in 1891 as a farming colony, the centre is still in existence today as a Salvation Army employment training centre

Detail of Reginald Malbys garden
A detail of Reginald Malbys garden in Woodford, Essex, showing plants and flowers

Malby family at leisure in their garden
The Malby family (two children, and a woman in a deckchair) at leisure in their garden at Woodford, Essex

Malby family group photo in their garden
Members of the Malby family (five adults and a baby) pose for a group photo in their garden at Woodford, Essex. On the far right is Reginald Malby (1882-1924)

Reginald Malbys photographic studio
View inside the photographic studio (Woodford, Essex) of Reginald Malby (1882-1924), official photographer to the Royal Horticultural Society

Landscape near Coopersale, Epping, Essex
A panoramic landscape with trees on the horizon, near the village of Coopersale, Epping, 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.