I got to chat with JOHN DEBENHAM once more about the book that he and ANDREW SUMMERS co-wrote on the ESSEX HUNDRED HISTORIES.

The new edition of this book has just been published and now includes some extra items such as the legend of St George and the Dragon at Wormingford, the rector of Thurrock who, unknown to his parishioners had fought at the Battle of Waterloo, and the First World War aircraft station at Stow Maries, but it also includes items about what was supposed to be the most haunted house in England, Borley Rectory and, of course, the event, which nearly brought down a King – the Peasants Revolt of 1381.

Listen again to what John had to say on some of these subjects by clicking on the link below: –

Priced at £8:99 ESSEX HUNDRED HISTORIES is available from Waterstones and all other good book sellers or directly from the publishers at www.essex100.com

We also heard about the flight which had to be diverted due to a brawl which erupted on board. On this occasion however the fight was not between unruly passengers, but between members of the cabin crew! Looks as though the service on that flight might have been a little less friendly and courteous than advertised in the brochures.

See you again tomorrow,
Scott