Secret Essex Episodes Available now
A concise history of Beeleigh Abbey
Discovering the fascinating, diverse and tragic history of Beeleigh Abbey near Maldon.
The unusual uses of Hedingham Castle
The Chatelaine of Hedingham Castle reveals some interesting uses of the Essex landmark.
Abberton's Roman discovery
The fascinating archaeological treasures unearthed close to Abberton Reservoir.
A hero of the Titanic
Father Thomas Byles was a passenger on the maiden voyage of RMS Titanic in April 1912.
Saffron Walden's crucial Cromwell meeting
How a meeting in Saffron Walden led to the birth of English democracy.
How Purfleet inspired Amazing Grace
A near-death experience in Purfleet inspired John Newton to write the hymn Amazing Grace.
Southend's Ekco from history
The story of how an Essex radio manufacturing business and its founder changed the world.
Braintree's amazing 1066 coin find
The medieval coins discovered in Braintree that ended up being sold for 拢325,000.
Harwich and the Kindertransport refugees
How an Essex town helped save thousands of children鈥檚 lives during World War Two.
When Dovercourt said Hi-de-Hi! campers
What was it like living on the real Essex holiday camp where Hi-de-Hi! was filmed.
