ONCE IN ESSEX, NOW IN LONDON

Essex as a county is more than 1000 years old.
Its origins date back to the time before William the Conqueror. The county
borders remained more or less unchanged until 1965 when the part of Essex, that
in the main was located between the River Lee and todays M25 orbital road, was absorbed into London.



Once in Essex, Now in London, examines how eleven
London boroughs in Essex became five new London Boroughs in the new Greater
London Council (GLC), which subsequently became the Greater London Authority
(GLA). Presently the GLA is headquartered in new City Hall on the banks of the
old Essex boundary the River Lea.



Once in Essex, Now in London has the rich and diverse
history. In a series of chapters, set in more or less chronological order, the
book attempts to bring to life personalities and events over a thousand years..
With over 100 illustrations, Once in Essex, Now in London is
essential readings for anyone with an interest in London and Essex.