Ancestors lost in the crowd?
New to family history research?
Perhaps these articles on our website may help:
Census 1841 - 1911
Birth, Death and Marriage Registration
The London Gazette
Newspaper archives
Trade Directories
Places to visit in Essex
Historical Attractions
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Royal Gunpowder Mills. Explore the explosive history of the Royal Gunpowder Mills. |
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St Peter's Chapel. Chapel built in 654 by St Cedd from Roman bricks. Situated under the large skies and beautiful expanse of the Essex Marshes. |
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Hedingham Castle. Norman keep built c.1140. With a magnificent Banqueting Hall and beautiful grounds. |
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Easton Lodge Gardens. A beautiful, romantic and magical 23-acre garden. |
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Colchester Castle and Musuem. Step into 2000 years of history. |
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Mistley Towers. Two imposing towers which are the remains of a Robert Adams' church. |
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Hadleigh Castle. Ruined castle with fine views of the Thames estuary. |
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Tilbury Fort. Vast artillery fort protecting the River Thames approach to London. |
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Audley End. Grand house once owned by Charles II. |
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Prior's Hall Barn. Impressive medieval barn. |
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Grange Barn. 13th-century monastic barn. |
| Cressing Temple. Historic site including two fine Templar barns. | |
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Paycocke's House. c.1500 merchant's house. |
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St. Botolph's Priory. Remains of Augustinian priory. |
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Marks Hall. Gardens and Arboretum. |
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Bourne Mill. Picturesque water mill owned by the National Trust. |














