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Islands of Essex
There are more islands in Essex than in any other county in England. The county is home to the most easterly permanently inhabited island in the country and to some of the most important natural island landscapes in Europe. Canvey Island made world headlines in 1953 when 58 lives were lost there during a major flood disaster. Other islands have been home to weapons testing sites, animal breeding and temperance experiments and a great Anglo-Saxon battle against the Vikings. Over 30 Essex islands are covered in this book, including Canvey, Foulness, Mersea and the many other smaller islands around the coast.
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Number of pages: 158 |
| Number of illustrations: 59 | ||
| ISBN: 0 86025 509 3 | ||
| Publisher: Ian Henry Publications Ltd, 20 Park Drive, Romford, Essex, England. RM1 4LH or via http://www.ian-henry.com/ | ||
| Publication date: April 2000 (2nd edition) (1st edition, July 1994, black cover -- Sold Out) |
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| Price: This book retails at £9.95 (+p&p) but is currently out of print. Please contact the publisher (above) for more information. | ||
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What the critics had to say about "Islands of Essex"
"An excellent contribution to Essex topography.""This book covers
an unusual and often overlooked aspect of our county."
Essex Historian
"Perhaps you too
will be stirred into adventure by Ian's book and take time to explore the islands of
Essex. It will be well worthwhile, I promise you..."
Southend Evening Echo
"'Islands of
Essex' offers a new slant on coastal exploration and information designed to enhance an
island adventure."
Southend Standard
"Ian's book
provides a fascinating new dimension to the history of Essex and is bound to encourage
more Essex people to explore the 30-odd islands around the coastline."
Leigh Times
"... A model of
local topographical and historical research... The interaction of social, economic and
political history against the physical environment is extremely well demonstrated."
Ilford Reader
Some of the places you'll encounter in
"Islands of Essex"
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| A cottage on Pitsea Hall Island - moved here as part of a display of traditional Essex buildings on the island. | Two Tree Island - the creek between the island and the mainland at Leigh-on-Sea is a popular boating centre. | The "Lobster Smack" on Canvey Island - an ancient smuggling pub with Charles Dickens connections. |
