How well do you know Essex?

PUBLISHED: 15:32 13 November 2018 | UPDATED: 17:11 13 November 2018

Fred Humphries

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We’ve put together 15 questions that will push your knowledge of Essex to the limit - let us know how you’ve done on social media!

Best of luck - no cheating please!

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