The Little Book of Essex

Entertaining bite-sized pieces of historic and contemporary trivia, new in paperback. The Little Book of Essex is packed full of entertaining bite-sized pieces of historic and contemporary trivia that come together to make essential reading for visitors and locals alike. It can be described as a compendium of frivolity, a reference book of little-known facts, or a wacky guide to one of England's most colourful counties. Dip in randomly, or read consecutively, there are no rules. Be amused and amazed at the stories and history of Essex's landscape, towns, villages, heritage, buildings and, above all, its people. AUTHOR: Dee Gordon is a former recruitment executive and the author of a number of Essex titles including Southend Memories, Infamous Essex Women and Essex's Own. She lives in Westcliff-on-Sea. 49 b/w illustrations