Places to see in ( Saffron Walden - UK )
Places to see in ( Saffron Walden - UK )
Saffron Walden is a market town in the Uttlesford district of Essex, England. Saffron Walden is 12 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, 18 miles south of Cambridge and 43 miles north of London. The town retains a rural appearance and some buildings dating from the medieval period.
Saffron Walden was at the centre of the Eastern Association during the English Civil War. While the town was the headquarters of the New Model Army, Lieutenant-General of Horse, Oliver Cromwell paid a 19-day visit in May 1647, taking part in debates to seek a settlement between Parliament and the army. Saffron Walden's unofficial coat of arms showed the saffron crocus within the walls of the castle in the form of an heraldic pun – as in, Saffron walled-in. In 1961, a formal coat of arms was granted by the College of Arms and this was adapted in 1974 into its current form.
The 12th-century Walden Castle, built or expanded by Geoffrey de Mandeville, the first Earl of Essex is in ruins. After the medieval period, the castle fell into disuse and much of the flint was taken and used in the construction of local houses and the wall surrounding the Audley End estate. All that remains is the ruined basement.
Near to the castle is a turf maze, a series of circular excavations cut into the turf of the common. It is the largest example of this style of maze in England, the main part is about 100 feet (30 m) in diameter. The earliest record of it dates from 1699, although its origin may be earlier. It has been extensively restored several times, most recently in 1979.
Saffron Walden is served by Audley End railway station, which is located 2 miles (3 km) outside the town in the village of Wendens Ambo, with regular bus services to the town centre. The station is on the West Anglia mainline service between Cambridge and London Liverpool Street Station, with an off-peak service of two trains an hour, southbound and northbound, and more services during peak times. Saffron Walden is accessed from junction 8 of the M11 travelling from London (a distance of about 15 miles (24 km)) and from junction 10 travelling from the Cambridge direction (8 miles (13 km)). Stansted Airport is some 15 miles (24 km) from the town, while Luton Airport is 43 miles (69 km) away.
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Essex Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
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Imperial Bird of Prey Academy, Boydells Dairy Farm, Combined Military Services Museum, The Munnings Art Museum, Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Zoo, West Cliff Theatre, Mercury Theatre, Harwich Redoubt Fort, Colchester Castle Park, Bridge End Gardens, High Woods Country Park, Frinton on Sea Beach, Saffron Walden Museum, Promenade Park
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Visit Essex 02 - Saffron Walden Town Trail
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1. Market Place
2. The Old Sun Inn
3. Museum and Castle Ruins
4. Castle Street
5. Fry Art Gallery and Bridge End Garden
6. The Eight Bells
7. 1, Myddylton Place and The Close
8. Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin
9. The Cross Keys
10. The Rows
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Snapshots taken while visiting Saffron Walden, Essex - April 2013. Last stop on my visit to England (sorry about the fuzzy quality).
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Places to see in ( Halstead - UK )
Places to see in ( Halstead - UK )
Halstead is a town and civil parish in Braintree District of Essex in England. The town lies near Colchester and Sudbury, in the Colne Valley. It originally developed on the hill to the north of the river. The name Halstead is said to derive from the Old English hald (refuge, shelter, healthy) and stede (site, place or farm), meaning healthy farm, safe place or place of refuge.
The wide High Street is dominated by the 14th century church of St Andrew, which was extensively renovated during the Victorian period but retains much earlier decoration including tomb monuments dating from the 14th century and earlier. The historic core of Halstead can be observed on a walk up the market hill. A river walk runs through the town from east to west, and just outside the town is Broaks Wood, a popular area for walking owned by the Forestry Commission. Halstead Public Gardens were established in 1900 and is noted for its floral displays. Townsford Mill that spans the river at the bottom of the town houses the Antiques Centre, with thousands of interesting pieces ranging from clothing to household items. In 1818, Samuel Courtauld built two mills, Townsford at Halstead and another at Bocking.
At the end of 1824 Halstead Mill was sold to Stephen Beuzeville. In 1825, Samuel. installed a steam engine at Bocking Mill. An agreement dated 19 January 1825 was drawn up between Beuzeville and Samuel Courtauld and his partners for the conversion of Halstead Mill for silk throwing. Beuzeville was to provide the expertise, capital, and supply the silk; Courtauld was to erect the machinery power looms and operate the mill in return for a share in the profits; Beuzeville was to take delivery of the yarn and manufacture the crêpe for which he was a technical expert of 20 years experience. The mill appears to have been in operation by the summer of 1825, with Joseph Ash as manager.
The introduction of new technology was important but the mills still remained heavily dependent on manpower, or more accurately, woman-power. The looms required supervision by an army of young female workers and even in 1838, more than 92% of the workforce was female.
In 1827 Stephen Beuzeville was declared bankrupt; a formal deed of sale dated 11 April 1828 was created between the commissioners in bankruptcy and Samuel Courtauld, whereby Halstead Mill (subject to charges of £300) was sold to Courtaulds for a cash payment of £1,500. Stephen and his father joined Courtaulds as employees.
Halstead has a library situated in a large open-plan building that was built as the corn exchange (1864-1866) but has also housed a technical school. Nearby Moyns Park, a Grade I listed Elizabethan country house, is said to have been where Ian Fleming put the finishing touches on his novel From Russia, with Love.
A historical society holds regular monthly meetings and a town museum attached to the town council offices features some historical artefacts and various objects limited to local interest. The Empire Theatre in Butler Road hosts occasional bingo nights. Halstead is also home to Hume's Bakery, which opened in 1960, and trades at the same shop today.
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Coggeshall Village Essex UK
A small market town in Essex, England between Colchester and Braintree on the Roman road of Stane Street, and intersected by the River Blackwater.
Driving On The M5 From J11 (Cheltenham) To J14 (Thornbury) England 19th August 2011
Driving on the M5 motorway from Junction 11 (Staverton Cheltenham Gloucester A40) to Junction 14 (Thornbury B4509), England
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Postcard from Audley End House and Gardens | HD Drone Footage
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Audley End House and Gardens in Saffron Walden, Essex is the perfect destination for a day out in history.
Explore the Jacobean mansion house and meet the staff in the Victorian Service Wing.
Don't miss the opportunity to wander the tranquil gardens created by ‘Capability’ Brown, and enjoy stunning views across the Essex countryside. See the horses in the Victorian stable yard, and run, jump and climb in the children’s play area.
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