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| Essex is on the Thames River and the North Sea. It is one of the “Home Counties” of London. The land rises from the low, jagged coastline to undulating pastoral country. Streams and salt marshes are plentiful and add beauty to the lovely scenery. The name Essex derives from the Kingdom of Essex or Kingdom of the East Seaxe which was founded around 500 AD, occupying territory to the north of the River Thames, incorporating much of what would later become Middlesex and Hertfordshire. |
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The traditional county flower of Essex is the Cowslip, locally known as the paigle or peggle, and frequently mentioned in the writings of Essex bucolic authors such as Samuel Bensusan and C. H. Warren. For the visitor to Essex, heritage and fun blend well with plenty of activities and sights to choose from. Unrivalled collections of national and international importance can be found at Colchester Castle and Museum. A visit to the Castle prisons will enlighten you as to just how barbaric life used to be. The spectacular displays of Colchester's early history include the destruction of Colchester at the hands of Boudica and the Iceni. |
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