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BlackmoreBlackmore, named after the rich dark soil which surrounds it, is at heart a collection of ancient buildings built beside the village green and church. St… 
BradwellBradwell-juxta-Mare's history is visible in the landscape. The Saxon church of St Peter, the coastal defences protecting reclaimed land, and the decommissioned…
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Canvey IslandCanvey Point on Canvey Island is a bleak and windswept spit of Essex salt-marsh, barely above sea level. It's less than half a mile from town, but feels like a… 
ChappelBuildings from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries nestle around the village green and along the main street. But the main feature of Chappel is the colossal yet… 
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Epping ForestFirst afforested in the 13th century during the reign of Henry III, Epping Forest has hardly changed since. Ancient trees, magical glades, and wildlife right in… 
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Frinton-on-SeaWith a reputation as an exclusive Essex resort, Frinton retains an atmosphere of the 1920/30's. The coastal hamlet was developed as a seaside resort quite… 
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GraysThe riverside in Grays is an urban environment, mostly housing but with some industrial and shipping infrastructure. Viewed at night and with the tide high, the…
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Hatfield ForestHatfield is the only English medieval royal hunting forest to survive intact. Its open landscape, dotted with areas of coppice woodland, enabled kings and…
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LamarshThis ancient village in the Stour valley has a Saxon name and a Norman church, but its roots may be much older. Beside a farm track leading to the river lie a… 
Leigh-on-SeaThe main street of Old Leigh is lined with cafés, a gallery, a pottery studio, cockle sheds, a couple of restaurants and plenty of pubs where you can have a… Link to Church MapInteractive map - use controls to toggle between OS, Google and Bing Maps 
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Mersea IslandWest Mersea is the more touristy end of the island with shops and restaurants, boat yards and oyster bars. East Mersea is quieter with grasslands and meadows,…
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Norsey WoodIn the heart of Billericay lies Norsey Wood. The 165 acres of coppiced woodland contains a wide variety of wildlife including rare species like the dormouse and…
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Point ClearThe clear point of Point Clear is that the views are varied and stunning. Salt marshes and Brightlingsea Marina lie to the north, sandy beaches and the distant… 
PurfleetPhotographed before the regeneration of Purfleet riverside, the pictures capture long-standing urban decay and desolation. Redevelopment of the area is due to…
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RainhamThere's a pleasant riverside walk in Rainham heading west along the coastal path from the RSPB reserve to the Tilda factory, then back along Coldharbour Lane. A…
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Southend-on-SeaSand, sea, and slot machines. Adventure Island, burgers and The Pier. Yes, Southend does brash. But it also does moody, and mysterious, and magical……
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The NazeThe Naze is an eastern peninsula of Essex, incorporating the seaside town of Walton on the Naze. which projects into the North Sea. The Naze Tower was built in…
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Weald ParkThe 500 acres of rolling hills, woodland, lakes, and open grassland of Weald Country Park make for spectacular views. As well as the deer park, there is a herd… 
