Sylvia Kent: 5 books

Since its creation in 1894 by Joseph Snell Wood, the Society of Women Writers & Journalists has attracted the company of many famous women writers, journalists, poets and playwrights. From its early days when at least 200 women applied to join, the Society has expanded to become a world-renowned...

Brentwood today is a busy modern town with close proximity to London where many of its present residents work. However, the town enjoys a fascinating history and its provenance is linked to many national characters and famous events. This 9000 word e-book provide is a must-read for Brentwoodians,...

Religion has always played an important part in Billericays history. St Mary Magdalen the towns much loved Church in the High Street has provided a peaceful, special place for the townsfolk to worship for more than 600 years. This once small farming community has been a vital spot on the Essex map...

Barking & Dagenham, both large suburban areas of East London, have been closely connected for a very long time. Historically, Barking was a fishing and agrarian settlement in the county of Essex and formed an ancient parish. What followed was a major shift in economic activity towards industrial...

Essex—the witch hunting county—is especially rich in traditions, legends, dialect, and stories that have been handed down through the ages. It is these traditions that are gathered together in this volume and whose origins and meanings are explored to create a sense of how the customs of the past...