Bøger af Dee Gordon

'Famous Essex Authors, (that you have never heard)', will be ones where the author's name might not spring to mind but their works will be familiar. Of course there are others names that have been, sadly forgotten over time but still worthwhile being reminded of.

A colourful and engaging history of London's East End

A collection of well-known lives and personages from the county of Essex with over 100 fascinating photographs

The Secret History of Southend-on-Sea is full of intriguing information on the incredible residents, visitors and events that have played a part in Southend's story.

The popular seaside resort of Southend-on-Sea has long been a haven for holidaymakers, but the town also harbours some disturbing secrets . From ghostly sightings in Hadleigh Castle, ominous sounds and smells on the seafront and tales of mysterious shapes at the town's pubs and taverns, this book is guaranteed to make your blood run cold.

As much as 70 per cent of Essex is agricultural, and given its proximity to the capital it is not surprising that so many members of the Women's Land Army found themselves on Essex farms and in Essex fields during the two world wars, doing their bit to make sure that Britain did not starve.

font-family: 'Trebuchet MS','sans-serif'">A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of the original home of the Cockney which is now far more diverse.

The Little Book of Essex is packed full of entertaining bite-sized pieces of historic and contemporary trivia that come together to make essential reading for visitors and locals alike.

Infamous Essex women

Southend memories