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Explore 6 detailed historical articles from essex's most historic hotels. From medieval origins to modern preservation, discover the rich heritage of this remarkable county.

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essex Historical Timeline

Romans found Camulodunum

Brook Red Lion Hotel Medieval Colchester: Why It's England's Most Haunted Town

Boudicca burns the town, thousands die

Brook Red Lion Hotel Medieval Colchester: Why It's England's Most Haunted Town

Battle of Maldon between Anglo-Saxons and Vikings.

The Blue Boar Hotel Historical Overview of Maldon, Essex
14th century Read Article

Construction of the Blue Boar Hotel by the De Vere family.

The Blue Boar Hotel Historical Overview of Maldon, Essex
Early 17th century Read Article

Conversion from shop to coaching inn and tavern serving travellers on the London-Cambridge route

The Cross Keys Hotel The Historical Significance of The Cross Keys Hotel
17th-18th centuries Read Article

Continued operation as coaching inn during the golden age of road travel

The Cross Keys Hotel The Historical Significance of The Cross Keys Hotel
19th century Read Article

Victorian improvements including sash windows and modernisation of guest facilities

The Cross Keys Hotel The Historical Significance of The Cross Keys Hotel
Late 20th century Read Article

Restoration and conversion to boutique hotel whilst preserving historical features

The Cross Keys Hotel The Historical Significance of The Cross Keys Hotel

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Medieval Colchester: Why It's England's Most Haunted Town

Brook Red Lion Hotel

📍 Colchester, Essex
medieval colchester history

Discover the bloody and turbulent history that made Colchester one of England's most haunted locations, from Roman invasions to medieval plagues.

5 min read
5 events

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medieval colche... colchester haun... boudicca colche... +2 more

Historical Overview of Maldon, Essex

The Blue Boar Hotel

📍 Maldon, Essex
Maldon history

Maldon, a town with roots stretching back to the Anglo-Saxon era, has a rich tapestry of history, from ancient battles to architectural heritage.

8 min read
4 events

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Maldon history Battle of Maldo... Blue Boar Hotel +3 more

The Historical Significance of The Cross Keys Hotel

The Cross Keys Hotel

📍 Saffron Walden, Essex
Cross Keys Hotel history

The Cross Keys Hotel stands as one of Saffron Walden's most historically significant buildings, with origins dating to the 16th century. Originally built as a shop around a living oak tree, this timber-framed structure played a crucial role during the English Civil War as accommodation for Parliamentary officers during the New Model Army's headquarters in the town. Its Grade II* listing recognises both its architectural importance and its pivotal role in one of England's most transformative periods.

6 min read
9 events

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Cross Keys Hote... Saffron Walden ... Civil War headq... +6 more

Old Harlow & Mulberry Green: A Rich History for Ghostly Tales

The Green Man Hotel

📍 Harlow, Essex
Old Harlow history

Mulberry Green in Old Harlow, home to the 14th-century Green Man Hotel, boasts a history stretching back to medieval times, providing a fertile ground for legends and ghost stories.

7 min read
9 events

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Old Harlow hist... Mulberry Green ... Green Man Hotel... +3 more

Mistley and the Witch Trials: A Dark Chapter

The Mistley Thorn Hotel

📍 Mistley (near Manningtree), Essex
Mistley witch trials

Mistley's history is indelibly marked by the witch trials of the 17th century, led by Matthew Hopkins. This article delves into the events that cast a long shadow over the village.

9 min read
4 events

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Mistley witch t... Matthew Hopkins Witchfinder Gen... +3 more

The Rose & Crown: Centuries of History, Hauntings, and Survival in Colchester

The Rose And Crown Hotel Colchester

📍 Colchester, Essex
Rose and Crown Hotel history

Delve into the rich and often turbulent history of The Rose & Crown Hotel, Colchester’s oldest hotel, from its 15th-century origins as a coaching inn, through fires, earthquakes, and wars, to its enduring status as a paranormal landmark.

5 min read
7 events

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Rose and Crown ... Colchester olde... medieval coachi... +3 more

Historic Hotels in essex

Brook Red Lion Hotel

Colchester, Essex

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1 historical article available

The Blue Boar Hotel

Maldon, Essex

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1 historical article available

The Cross Keys Hotel

Saffron Walden, Essex

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1 historical article available

The Green Man Hotel

Harlow, Essex

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1 historical article available

The Mistley Thorn Hotel

Mistley (near Manningtree), Essex

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1 historical article available

The Rose And Crown Hotel Colchester

Colchester, Essex

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1 historical article available

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