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Explore 3 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

Black Death kills 60% of population

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

Red Lion Hotel built on ancient burial grounds

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

Alice Millar murdered at Red Lion

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

Matthew Hopkins begins his witch-hunting activities in Essex.

The Mistley Thorn Hotel Mistley and the Witch Trials: A Dark Chapter

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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

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

Historic Hotels in essex

Brook Red Lion Hotel

Colchester, Essex

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The Blue Boar Hotel

Maldon, Essex

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The Mistley Thorn Hotel

Mistley (near Manningtree), Essex

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