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Explore the rich history of the Essex city of Chelmsford in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.

Explore Chelmsford's secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Chelmsford has changed and developed over the last century.

Looking at the past and present of Basildon through the use of pictures and informative captions.

The narrative captures the poignant memories of Britain's schoolboys during the Second World War, focusing on their unique experiences that blend adventure with hardship. Now in their seventies and eighties, these men reflect on their childhood, particularly Jim Reeve's vivid recollections of life in Cornwall, where he was evacuated with his family. He shares extraordinary moments, such as witnessing aerial dogfights and the dramatic sights of Plymouth, illustrating how these events shaped their youthful perspectives amidst the turmoil of war.

Illustrated with over 100 old photographs, this book brings together the personal memories of people who have lived and worked in Wickford, vividly recalling childhood and schooldays, shops and businesses, and the war years.