To be published May 2008

This new book by Graham Dover recounts some of the history of around eighty of the better pubs in ESSEX.  

Included inside are tales of Smugglers, hiding their contraband in the dead of night, and Highwaymen lurking near famous coaching inns for the next victim to relieve of their possessions. 

There are Ghosts, seen and heard, in bedrooms, bars and cellars of pubs throughout the county, and Witches and Heretics burnt at the stake in the very garden where we now relax on a summer’s day. 

There are stories of Murders, Shootings, Accidental Deaths, and of Inquests held in Pubs that also acted as the local Courthouse. 

also included are tales about members of Royalty, Politicians, Sportsmen and other Celebrities who have taken advantage of a tavern’s good hospitality, and of past Celebrations, Meetings and Sporting Events held inside them. 

This new book makes ideal reading for anyone with an interest in local history, or perhaps those with just an interest in the history of their local.

Publication date: 19 May 2008

This 140 page book includes 120 Full colour photos, together with the address & post code of each featured pub.                                                                                           It will be available for £11.95 POST FREE from Colne Publishing.

Anchor, South Benfleet   Mitre, Wickham Bishops  
Angel, Kelvedon   Nags Head, Moreton  
Axe & Compasses, Arkesden   Paul Pry, Rayleigh  
Bell, Castle Hedingham   Peldon Rose, Peldon  
Bell, Horndon-on-the-Hill   Plough & Sail, Paglesham  
Bell, Tolleshunt Major   Queens Head, Great Clacton  
Bell, Wendens Ambo   Rainbow and Dove, Hastingwood  
Bell, Woodham Walter   Rayleigh Arms, Terling  
Black Buoy, Wivenhoe   Red Lion, Billericay  
Black Horse, White Roding   Red Lion, Kirby-le-Soken  
Black Lion, High Roding   Rodney, Little Baddow  
Bluebell Inn, Hempstead   Rose & Crown, Ashdon  
Britannia, Barking   Rose & Crown, Writtle  
Bull, Langley Lower Green   Saracens Head, Great Dunmow  
Cap and Feathers, Tillingham   Shoulder of Mutton, Fordham  
Castle, Earls Colne   St Annes Castle, Great Leighs  
Castle, Hadleigh   Star, Ingatestone  
Chequers Inn, Goldhanger   Sun Hotel, Dedham  
Chequers, Roxwell   Sun, Feering    
Cock, Stock  Swan, Braintree  
Crooked Billet, Leigh-on-Sea   Swan, Brentwood  
Cross Keys, Saffron Walden   Swan, Little Totham  
Crown, Elsenham   Swan, Maldon    
Crown, Wormingford   Swan, Thaxted    
Endeavour, Chelmsford  Thatchers, Hatfield Heath  
Ferry Boat Inn, North Fambridge   Three Horseshoes, Mole Hill Green  
Five Bells, Colne Engaine   Travellers Friend, Woodford Green  
Gardeners Arms, Loughton   Whalebone, Fingringhoe  
George & Dragon, Epping   White Hart, Halstead  
George & Dragon, Mountnessing   White Hart, Manningtree  
George, Shalford   White Hart, Margaretting Tye  
Griffin, Danbury   White Hart, Witham  
Half Moon Inn, Belchamp St Paul   White Horse, Sible Hedingham  
Kings Head, North Weald   White Lion, Fobbing  
Kings Head, Pebmarsh   Wooden Fender, Ardleigh  
Kings Head, Rochford   Woodman, Stanford Rivers  
Lamarsh Lion, Lamarsh   Woolpack, Coggeshall  
Lobster Smack, Canvey Island   Ye Olde Albion, Rowhedge  
Marquis, Colchester   Ye Olde Kings Head, Chigwell     
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