A collection of approximately 150 detailed period photographs from the Francis Frith archive of the 1940s, 50s and 60s with extended captions and a full introduction. Suitable for tourists, local historians and general readers. £14.99
Even those who live in Essex may be surprised by the richness of the county's prehistoric and Roman heritage, and the number of visible ancient monuments that can be readily seen, as detailed in this book. £16.99
This photographic volume traces the story of the river, through its years of decline and to the present day activities to restore the Stour to a navigable waterway again. £10.99
"Essex Airmen 1910-1918" is a tribute to the airmen of this county leading up to and throughout the First World War. Illustrated with contemporary archive photographs, £16.99
Here Essex is portrayed in its in its most varied and enticing moods, providing unforgettable memories in print for both visitor and resident alike £12.99
Essex was at the forefront of the pioneering days of flying. As early as May 1785 the first hot-air balloon had landed in the county and by the 1850s they had become a familiar sight. £10.99
Lavishly illustrated with fine quality photographs from the world-famous Francis Frith Collection. Rich in detail this is a fascinating portrait of life and times long since changed. £11.99
This work contains stories of all the dramatic weather events - including whirlwinds, earthquakes, tornadoes, fogs, dust-devils, water spouts, glaze, twisters and even ice floes. It features coverage of the great flood of 1953 and colour photographs of the October 2000 flooding. £10.99
A chilling collection of 18 local ghost stories including the The Witch of Scrapfaggot Green, The Pickled Knight of Danbury and The Haunted Inns of Essex.
Presents a portrait of the Essex countryside, along with over 60 colour photographs taken by Robert Hallmann and a text by local historian Stan Jarvis. £10.99