Philip Morant’s Essex of the 1760s: Part 3
In my last few blog-posts, I written about Philip Morant’s 1760s book that documented eighteenth century Essex:
“The History and Antiquities of the County of Essex”.
It was the first county history of Essex and published in two volumes: the first in 1763 and the last in 1768.
The book contained a number of maps of the Hundreds of Essex, along with line drawings of grand Essex mansions (and the occasional church). All beautifully executed and drawn.
Unfortunately, because of these beautiful engravings, many surviving books have suffered considerable damage – with many plates removed and sold separately.
Here are some of the engravings of eighteenth century Essex from this book.
Beautiful engraving of an idyllic Woodford Row. Today this is known as Woodford Green. The pond still exists and is on the High Road.
The impressive and grand Wanstead House. According to good ole wikipedia, the House was demolished in 1825 – after the death of Britain’s wealthiest heiress. Its gardens are now part of the London Borough of Redbridge’s Wanstead Park.
Moulsham Hall in Moulsham.
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