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Essex, one of the kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England; i.e., that of the East Saxons. An area of early settlement, it probably originally included the territory of the modern county of Middlesex; London was its chief town. Archaeological discoveries suggest that many of the new settlers were.
Essex is a county in the East of England which originated as the ancient Kingdom of Essex and one of the seven kingdoms, or heptarchy, that went on to form the Kingdom of England. Origins.
Visit the exquisite patchwork of boroughs for a metropolis of music, art, theatre, food, shopping and much more. Weekend breaks in Essex come with picture-perfect countryside and plenty of outdoor activities. Start planning your short break in Essex at VisitEngland.
Essex is a large county in East Anglia, England. It lies to the east and north-east of London, and is home to three cities, several bustling market towns, and hundreds of countryside villages. Essex's coastline, with its estuaries and islands, is more than 350 miles long.
Essex, Administrative (pop., 2001: 1,310,922), geographic, and historic county, eastern England. It extends along the North Sea coastline between the estuaries of the Rivers Thames and Stour. Chelmsford, centrally situated, has long been the county headquarters and is also the seat of a church diocese.
1. Colchester Zoo. Where is it? Colchester. What is it? Home to actual dragons (of the komodo kind), this award-winning zoo is one of the biggest and best in the country. Its 60 acres of parkland...
Cities And Towns. Essex is a must see if you love antiques and seafood! Incorporated as a town in 1819, Essex was previously part of Ipswich. The first European settlers arrived in 1633 to what was then land inhabited by the Agawam tribe. The settlers supported themselves through farming, fishing, clamming, and most importantly ship building.
