Essex Villains by Paul Wreyford
Essex has certainly had its fair share of bad guys during its history. From highwaymen to smugglers, thieves to murderers, it can boast some of the country's most notorious figures. The legendary Dick Turpin was Essex born and bred, wreaking havoc in Epping Forest. At the other end of the county, in Manningtree, the ruthless Matthew Hopkins scoured the area in search of 'witches' -- putting to death anyone who had as much as a wart on the end of their nose. Visitors to the region have also left their mark through their acts of villainy. Even royalty -- including Richard II and Henry VIII -- have carried out dastardly deeds within the county's borders, from murder to adultery. Drawing on a wide variety of historical sources, Essex Villains is a veritable who's who of the county's most notorious villains.
Paul Wreyford has been a journalist for more than twenty years. One of his jobs was editor of Middle East Health, a magazine based in Dubai. Because of his career, writing and editing are second nature to him. Paul had three local history books published and a fourth is due to be published by The History Press. He lives in Chelmsford.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780752465746 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752465740 |
| Title | Essex Villains |
| Author | Paul Wreyford |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
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