Essex Collection (#86)

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

Board of Guardians, Lexden and Winstree Union, Essex
A group portrait of the Board of Guardians of the Lexden and Winstree Poor Law Union in Essex. The Board oversaw the operation of the union and its workhouse

A sow with piglets
An Essex saddleback sow with her piglets suckling

Ironing Room at Barnardos Girls Home, Barkingside
Ironing room at Barnardos Home, Barkingside, Essex. In 1873, Thomas Barnardo set up, a Village Home for Orphan, Neglected and Destitute Girls at Barkingside

Salvation Army Labour Colony at Hadleigh, Essex
Entrance to the Salvation Armys labour colony at Hadleigh in Essex. Uniformed officers stand on duty. Founded in 1891 as a farming colony

Parish Workhouse, Tendring, Essex
A view of a row of thatched cottages at Tendring, Essex, described as the Old Workhouse

Training Ship Exmouth, flag signalling drill
Uniformed boys on the deck of the Training Ship Exmouth learning flag signalling. The Exmouth, moored off Grays in Essex, was used by the Metropolitan Asylums Board as a naval training establishment

Training Ship Exmouth, gun crew
Uniformed boys on the deck of the Training Ship Exmouth in formation as a gun crew, pulling a gun carriage. The Exmouth, moored off Grays in Essex

Bastion on Roman Wall - Colchester

Boys Eating, Training Ship, Exmouth, Grays, Essex
Boys eating buns on the Training Ship Exmouth, operated from 1876 by the Metropolitan Asylums Board on the Thames off Grays, Essex

Edward Prince of Wales visiting Training Ship Exmouth
HRH Edward, Prince of Wales, visiting the Training Ship Exmouth on the occasion of its golden jubilee in 1926. The ship was operated by the Metropolitan Asylums Board on the River Thames off Grays

Westcliff-on-Sea - The Bandstand
The Bandstand at Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, close to Southend-on-Sea

Colchester / Cooke s
A distant view of Colchester, Essex

On the deck of the Medusa
A smiling woman polishes a piece of brass fitting on the fore deck of a boat at Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex

Myland Asylum, Colchester, Essex
Myland Asylum, Colchester, also known as the Second Essex County Asylum and Severalls Mental Hospital, opened in 1913

Hotel Metropole, Southend on Sea, Essex
View of the Hotel Metropole in Southend on Sea, Essex

Matrons Block, Poplar Union Schools, Essex
Matrons Block of the Poplar Schools, established in 1906 between Shenfield and Hutton, near Brentwood, Essex, to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Framlingham Parish Workhouse, Essex
Parish workhouse in the courtyard of Framlingham Castle, Essex. It was originally established in 1664 then rebuilt in 1729

St Botolphs Priory, Essex
The dilapidated remains of St Botolphs Priory, Essex

St Osyths Priory, Essex, the seat of the Earl of Rochford

Clacton-on-Sea - General View

King Seberts Tomb - Westminster Abbey
The Tomb of King Sebert (? - c.616) at Westminster Abbey, which he is thought to have founded in the early 7th century. Sebert converted to Christianity in 604

Harwich Terminus
The Great Eastern Railway terminus and hotel at Harwich, Essex, one of the major ports for crossing to continental Europe

HARWICH, Essex
Steam and sailing vessels in the channel port of Harwich, Essex

Dagenham Lake, Essex

Epping Forest
Some of the trees which compose Epping Forest, Essex, a favourite destination for holiday-making Londoners

Benfleet Creek during the winter of 1947
Benfleet Creek in Essex, haunt of motor boat enthusiasts and summer bathing belles wears a forbidding aspect during the big freeze of 1947

Earthquake in Uk 1884
The Colchester earthquake in Essex, Britain: shattered houses at Peldon

Crashed Heinkel HE-111 Bomber; Second World War, 1940
Illustration showing a crashed German Heinkel HE-111 bomber burning in a wood in Essex, 18th June 1940. This bomber had taken part in one of the large air-raids on London

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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.