Is of course Southend Pier. Which also claims to be the world’s best pier, or at least the longest pleasure pier, at 2.6km.
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Category Archives: Essex News
Essex and Coronavirus
Essex, like the rest of the UK, was hit hard by COVID-19 in 2020 and 2021.
Continue readingBest Essex Brewery
Since Ridleys died an unlamented death in 2005 Essex has lacked a big-name brewery. It’s surprising, as Essex lads and lasses certainly like a pint or two.
Best Essex Views
Despite what some might think, Essex has some great views. it’s not all Harlow and Basildon. It’s ancient woodland, historic buildings and gardens, a rugged coastline and unspoilt countryside.
Best Essex Music Festival
If your idea of a good festival is big stars on a big stage, watched from the middle of a big crowd, then the Best Essex Music Festival is RiZE, in Hyelands Park near Chelmsford
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We’ve added some new pictures to our article on the Best Essex Sports Personality.
Best Essex Artist
John Constable ( 1776 – 1837) is undoubtably the best Essex artist.
Best Essex Flower
The traditional county flower of Essex is the unspectacular Cowslip, known to locals as the paigle or peggle, and to naturalists as Primula Veris. Like Essex, its simple, and not stunningly attractive. Continue reading
Highest Point
Essex is well known as a flat county.
Best Essex Sports Personality
England Football captains Frank Lampard and John Terry both come from Essex. Thankfully we can do better much than that.