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Essex Collection (#88)

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

Background imageEssex Collection: A gondola, part of the wreckage of a German zeppelin

A gondola, part of the wreckage of a German zeppelin which took part in a bombing raid on London on the night of 23rd September 1916

Background imageEssex Collection: Portrait of Sir Joseph Lister

Portrait of Sir Joseph Lister
Born in Essex in 1827, he received his degree from University College, London. In 1860 he became a Surgeon at Glasows Royal Infirmary, where he researched the cause of infections

Background imageEssex Collection: P Perrin - Cricketer

P Perrin - Cricketer
Percy Perrin - Essex cricketer who scored 343 in a match against Derbyshire in 1904

Background imageEssex Collection: Ruins of Nether Hall

Ruins of Nether Hall
The ruins of Nether Hall, Roydon, Essex, England. This fine old red brick archway is all that remains of a magificent mansion which was built in 1470

Background imageEssex Collection: Greenstead Church

Greenstead Church, near Ongar, Essex, England, which was probably built to mark the place where St. Edmunds body rested on its way from London to Bury St. Edmunds in 1013

Background imageEssex Collection: Cricket / Team / Essex

Cricket / Team / Essex
Essex Burns, Mead, Armour, McGahey, Pikett, Russell, F.L.Fane, Kortright, H.G.Owen (Captain), G.F.Higgins, F.G.Bull, Carpenter

Background imageEssex Collection: Pleasure Steamer

Pleasure Steamer
Passengers on the deck of a pleasure steamer at Southend, Essex, England

Background imageEssex Collection: Cricketer, Burns

Cricketer, Burns
J. Burns Cricketer - Lancashire and Essex

Background imageEssex Collection: Timbered Houses

Timbered Houses
Timbered and plastered houses which line the streets of Saffron Walden, Essex, England

Background imageEssex Collection: England / Saffron Walden

England / Saffron Walden
Timbered and plastered houses which line the streets of Saffron Walden, Essex, England

Background imageEssex Collection: Never-Never Land

Never-Never Land
Some of the fairytale fantasy animal figures at the Never Never Land amusement park, at Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Background imageEssex Collection: England / Wendens Ambo

England / Wendens Ambo
The way to church, at Wendens Ambo, Essex, lined with picturesque thatched cottages, with two little girls sitting outside them

Background imageEssex Collection: Regency Town Houses

Regency Town Houses
The Royal Terrace, Southend- on-Sea, Essex. These attractive houses, built in around 1794, with added Regency verandahs, overlook the sea front

Background imageEssex Collection: Chatting over a Gate

Chatting over a Gate
A girl sits on a wall while two men lean against a five bar gate at The Old Mill, Great Bardfield, Essex, and have a discussion

Background imageEssex Collection: Custom House / Dublin

Custom House / Dublin
A prospect of the Custom House and Essex Bridge in Dublin. This new Custom House met with opposition from merchants who felt moving downriver would lessen their properties value

Background imageEssex Collection: Thames / Stepney 1905

Thames / Stepney 1905
The Thames at Essex Wharf, Stepney

Background imageEssex Collection: Train-Bands Militia

Train-Bands Militia
Lord Essex leads the London train-bands militia out of London to relieve the Siege of Gloucester. The 15, 000 strong force stood firm against Prince Ruperts cavalry

Background imageEssex Collection: Shoeburyness / C1930

Shoeburyness / C1930
Shoeburyness, Essex: East Beach

Background imageEssex Collection: Pea Pickers

Pea Pickers
A scene in the Essex fields, showing green peas being picked, sacked and weighed, ready for market, England

Background imageEssex Collection: Market Pig Pens

Market Pig Pens
Pigs in pens at Romford Market, Essex, England

Background imageEssex Collection: Willie Lotts House

Willie Lotts House, Flatford, Essex, England, a picturesque 16th century cottage on a backwater of the River Stour, the subject of a famous (1810) painting by John Constable

Background imageEssex Collection: Shepherd with Lambs

Shepherd with Lambs
An Essex shepherd with a lovely pair of black-faced Suffolk lambs, England

Background imageEssex Collection: CLACTON-ON-SEA / 1909

CLACTON-ON-SEA / 1909
The popular West Beach, with its long row of bathing machines

Background imageEssex Collection: CLACTON-ON-SEA / 1918

CLACTON-ON-SEA / 1918
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex: the pier

Background imageEssex Collection: CLACTON-ON-SEA / 1934

CLACTON-ON-SEA / 1934
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex: East Beach and bathing chalet

Background imageEssex Collection: Fishing by the Mill

Fishing by the Mill
The Middle Mill, formerly called The Kings Mill, on the River Colne, Colchester, Essex, England, now sadly demolished forever

Background imageEssex Collection: Threshing with Flails

Threshing with Flails
Even in the 1930s, old fashioned flails were still being used for threshing seed crops on this farm in Essex, England

Background imageEssex Collection: Factory Interior 1925

Factory Interior 1925
Women working at the Ilford (Essex, England) branch of the Drayton Paper Works

Background imageEssex Collection: DRAYTONs PAPER 1925

DRAYTONs PAPER 1925
A male worker at the Ilford (Essex, England) branch of the Drayton Paper Works

Background imageEssex Collection: Wood Green Cycle Club

Wood Green Cycle Club
The members of Wood Green (Essex) Cycle Club poise for a group photo : this is the great age of cycling, when roads are uncongested and cycling is a pleasure

Background imageEssex Collection: Southend on Sea 1930S

Southend on Sea 1930S
The Pleasure Gardens at Southend on Sea, Essex, England

Background imageEssex Collection: Upton House, Essex

Upton House, Essex
UPTON HOUSE near Stratford, Essex

Background imageEssex Collection: England / Archaeology / Bart

England / Archaeology / Bart
near Ashdon in Essex

Background imageEssex Collection: Tyrone and the earl of Essex

Tyrone and the earl of Essex
The meeting of Tyrone and the earl of Essex in Ireland

Background imageEssex Collection: World War II gun with power station behind, at Tilbury Fort, used from the 16th to the 20th century

World War II gun with power station behind, at Tilbury Fort, used from the 16th to the 20th century, Tilbury, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEssex Collection: Entrance to Tilbury Fort, used from the 16th to the 20th century, Tilbury

Entrance to Tilbury Fort, used from the 16th to the 20th century, Tilbury, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEssex Collection: View of npowers coal fired-power station at Tilbury, Essex, England

View of npowers coal fired-power station at Tilbury, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEssex Collection: Cannon at Tilbury Fort used from the 16th to the 20th century, Tilbury

Cannon at Tilbury Fort used from the 16th to the 20th century, Tilbury, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEssex Collection: Aerial view of Harwich International Port, one of the Haven ports, Essex

Aerial view of Harwich International Port, one of the Haven ports, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEssex Collection: Southend Beach, Southend, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Southend Beach, Southend, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEssex Collection: Cottages at Wendens Ambo, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Cottages at Wendens Ambo, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEssex Collection: Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella) on conifer. Stansted, Essex, UK

Azure damselfly (Coenagrion puella) on conifer. Stansted, Essex, UK
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Background imageEssex Collection: St Johns Buckhurst Hill, Essex

St Johns Buckhurst Hill, Essex
St Johns, Buckhurst Hill, Essex For commercial use please contact Photoslot at website:photoslot email: info@photoslot skype: photoslot

Background imageEssex Collection: Agricultural landscape on Essex Suffolk border, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Agricultural landscape on Essex Suffolk border, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEssex Collection: Plants and mudflats, River Stour, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Plants and mudflats, River Stour, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEssex Collection: St. Botolphs Priory, dating from Norman times, Colchester, Essex, England

St. Botolphs Priory, dating from Norman times, Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEssex Collection: Harwich port, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Harwich port, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEssex Collection: Roman wall, Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Roman wall, Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom, Europe




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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.