Essex in history

Written by Scott Ross in Bygones and Essex Tales👁 1,445

Tuesday 27 May 2025, 3.00pm

For this week’s historical feature, Margaret looked at one of her predecessors, an Essex historian, who in 1858 produced a HISTORY OF ESSEX, which was provided in instalments.

Born in Ingatestone in 1805, his name was DUFFIELD WILLIAM COLLAR.

Well before starting his research into Essex history, he started out as a shoemaker, which would no doubt stand him in good stead later in life.

But before that he obtained employment with a Chelmsford based publisher, Meggy & Chalk, who’s office was next door to the Chelmsford Chronicle, with whom he would eventually become reporter.

During his time at the Chronicle, he realised that there was a huge demand for information on local history, so in 1858, he launched his HISTORY of ESSEX.

In order to research the historical facts he was reporting he actually walked to every town, village and hamlet in Essex, also visiting every Grand House.

If you missed what Margaret told me today, you can listen again here: –

Hope to see you once more next week,
Scott

Essex in history

Written by Scott Ross in Bygones and Essex Tales👁 1,446

Tuesday 27 May 2025, 3.00pm

For this week’s historical feature, Margaret looked at one of her predecessors, an Essex historian, who in 1858 produced a HISTORY OF ESSEX, which was provided in instalments.

Born in Ingatestone in 1805, his name was DUFFIELD WILLIAM COLLAR.

Well before starting his research into Essex history, he started out as a shoemaker, which would no doubt stand him in good stead later in life.

But before that he obtained employment with a Chelmsford based publisher, Meggy & Chalk, who’s office was next door to the Chelmsford Chronicle, with whom he would eventually become reporter.

During his time at the Chronicle, he realised that there was a huge demand for information on local history, so in 1858, he launched his HISTORY of ESSEX.

In order to research the historical facts he was reporting he actually walked to every town, village and hamlet in Essex, also visiting every Grand House.

If you missed what Margaret told me today, you can listen again here: –

Hope to see you once more next week,
Scott

Essex in history

Written by Scott Ross in Bygones and Essex Tales👁 1,447

Tuesday 27 May 2025, 3.00pm

For this week’s historical feature, Margaret looked at one of her predecessors, an Essex historian, who in 1858 produced a HISTORY OF ESSEX, which was provided in instalments.

Born in Ingatestone in 1805, his name was DUFFIELD WILLIAM COLLAR.

Well before starting his research into Essex history, he started out as a shoemaker, which would no doubt stand him in good stead later in life.

But before that he obtained employment with a Chelmsford based publisher, Meggy & Chalk, who’s office was next door to the Chelmsford Chronicle, with whom he would eventually become reporter.

During his time at the Chronicle, he realised that there was a huge demand for information on local history, so in 1858, he launched his HISTORY of ESSEX.

In order to research the historical facts he was reporting he actually walked to every town, village and hamlet in Essex, also visiting every Grand House.

If you missed what Margaret told me today, you can listen again here: –

Hope to see you once more next week,
Scott

Essex in history

Written by Scott Ross in Bygones and Essex Tales👁 1,448

Tuesday 27 May 2025, 3.00pm

For this week’s historical feature, Margaret looked at one of her predecessors, an Essex historian, who in 1858 produced a HISTORY OF ESSEX, which was provided in instalments.

Born in Ingatestone in 1805, his name was DUFFIELD WILLIAM COLLAR.

Well before starting his research into Essex history, he started out as a shoemaker, which would no doubt stand him in good stead later in life.

But before that he obtained employment with a Chelmsford based publisher, Meggy & Chalk, who’s office was next door to the Chelmsford Chronicle, with whom he would eventually become reporter.

During his time at the Chronicle, he realised that there was a huge demand for information on local history, so in 1858, he launched his HISTORY of ESSEX.

In order to research the historical facts he was reporting he actually walked to every town, village and hamlet in Essex, also visiting every Grand House.

If you missed what Margaret told me today, you can listen again here: –

Hope to see you once more next week,
Scott