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Old and New

How have the sounds of Essex changed over the last century? And what do the changing soundscapes tell us about how the county's society and culture are changing? Click on one of the items below to compare related sounds from different eras.

If you feel inspired by one of the historic recordings featured on our sound map, why not make a recording of the same place or event today? Find out more on our contribute page.

  • Grays Civic Centre

    Grays Civic Centre (1)

  • Petanque / Bowls

    Petanque / Bowls (2)

  • Blessing of the Whitebait

    Blessing of the Whitebait (3)

  • Tilbury Ferries

    Tilbury Ferries (2)

  • Proposed Garden Villages

    Proposed Garden Villages (5)

  • Chelmsford Cattle Market

    Chelmsford Cattle Market (7)

  • Chelmsford High Street

    Chelmsford High Street (3)

  • Church bells

    Church bells (8)

  • Southend-on-Sea in Song

    Southend-on-Sea in Song (4)

  • Colchester United

    Colchester United (5)

  • Hot cross bun ceremony

    Hot cross bun ceremony (3)

  • Pubs

    Pubs (13)

  • Bearings

    Bearings (2)

  • Schoolchildren

    Schoolchildren (2)

  • Wilkin and Sons Ltd

    Wilkin and Sons Ltd (3)

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