Christmas

Looking back at Essex's Christmas adverts from the past

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Hannah Salisbury from the Essex Record Office looks back 100 years to discover seasonal advertisements of yesteryear, promising the perfect Christmas | Words: Hannah Salisbury

Why Essex is the best place to be for Christmas

Tuesday, December 11, 2018 Jeremy Gunnell

Great Easton (c) Andrew, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Christmas in Essex has something for everyone with an irresistible combination of modern and traditional. Here are 21 reasons why Essex is the best place to spend your Christmas

19 times Essex was prettier than a Christmas card

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Fred Humphries

The Shrubbery, Southend Cliff Gardens (c) Marc J Pether-Longman, Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

When winter comes and a frost settles all over our county’s prettiest locations, you’re presented with so many fantastic photographic opportunities. Here are 19 times Essex was prettier than a Christmas card

9 magical winter locations to visit in Essex this Christmas

Wednesday, November 28, 2018 Jeremy Gunnell

'Beth Chatto Lake', Gideon Chilton, Flickr, CC 2.0

Are you stuck for things to do this winter? Essex is home to some truly magical places perfect for a family day out or a special event to get you feeling festive. Here are 9 locations you have to visit this season.

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