Medieval Essex
There is a pond in a nature reserve on the northern fringe of Greater London that most people walk past without a second thought. It sits among bare winter trees, its surface glassy and still, reflecting branches and mist. In summer, the water sinks low. This pond was once the
Colchester
Built on ruins, Colchester Castle tells a story that stretches from the invasion of the Romans to the Norman Conquest and beyond.
Essex towns
How a small shipbuilding town on the River Colne in Essex, England reinvented itself as a charming waterfront settlement
Essex Economy
How prosperous is Essex, England? A look at income, earnings and economic trends across the county — and how Essex compares to the rest of England.
Essex Churches
A former priory, a village pump, and memories of old Prittlewell — a story about the heart of an Essex village
Essex Churches
One of England's most ancient parish churches in the village of Prittlewell in Essex, England
Tilbury
Tilbury Fort has stood on the Thames for centuries, guarding England from the Spanish Armada to the threat of Napoleon.