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Kelly’s Directory of Essex 1933
Kelly's Directory (or more formally, the Kelly's, Post Office and Harrod & Co Directory) was a trade directory in Britain that listed all businesses and tradespeople in a particular city or town, as well as a general directory of postal addresses of…
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Sporting Parish Prowess
Curated by Paul Brooks
A collection of sporting articles and photos, from Essex villagers playing quoits to a boxing match in Ongar, shopping at Piggots and an impressive run for a wager. Discover the beginnings of the Football Association and the wonderful life of Richard Thomas…
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White’s Directory of Essex 1848
White’s Directory of Essex 1848 is the commonly used name for William White’s book: History, Gazetteer, and Directory of the County of Essex, published in 1848. It is a large Victorian reference book of more than 700 pages, combining three things: i)…
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