Special Sub-Topic: About Essex County Authored by: Idiofia Sub-topic of: East Anglia, Essex, Cambridgeshire

Where is the Essex Regiment museum situated?

Chelmsford.

This bridge is on the south-west corner of Essex, and is the longest cable-stayed bridge in Europe.What is it called?

Queen Elizabeth II.

Where is the beautiful Hatfield Forest situated?

Saffron Country. Hatfield Forest is a rare surviving example of a Medieval Royal Hunting Forest.It has some wonderful 400 years old pollarded trees, two ornamental lakes and an 18th century Shell House.

Which is the largest town in Essex?

Southend.

When was the Southend pier constucted?

1830. It was extended in 1846 and was renowned as the largest pier in the Empire.

Britain's oldest recorded town is in Essex. What is the name of this town?

Colchester. Over 2000 years of fascinating history has taken place in Colchester involving the Romans, the Saxons and the Normans who have endowed the town with a rich heritage.

Which of the following food is NOT an Essex speciality?

Essex beef. If you want to have a taste of Essex, there are special food hampers containing a selection of the county's finest foods.

Where is the Hedingham Castle situated?

Braintree Area. It was built in 1140 by the famous De Veres, Earls of Oxford.It was visited by King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I and besieged by King John.

When did the University of Essex receive its Royal Charter?

1965. It is one of the UK's leading academic institutions and has an international reputation for the quality of its research and teaching. The University has 16 departments spanning the Humanities, Social Sciences and Science and Engineering.

It is the best and largest example of 17th century military engineering in England, commanding the River Thames and showing the development of forts over three hundred years. It was built by Henry VIII and it is situated on the riverside of Thurrock Area. What is the name of this fort?

Tilbury. It was at West Tilbury that Queen Elizabeth I gave her famous speech to her troops, gathered to meet the Spanish Armada.