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Click on one of the items below to explore the sounds of Essex by theme. Once you've spent some time exploring, let us know what you think of the site!

  • Nature

    Nature (151)

    Wildlife and wild weather
  • People

    People (163)

    Voices recorded in Essex
  • Industry

    Industry (53)

    Listen to the sounds of work
  • Events

    Events (40)

    Live field recordings of local events
  • Leisure

    Leisure (65)

    Enjoying time out in Essex
  • Transport

    Transport (150)

    Trains, planes, automobiles - and boats!
  • Urban soundscapes

    Urban soundscapes (78)

    The hustle and bustle of busy towns
  • Rural soundscapes

    Rural soundscapes (88)

    Not just peace and quiet
  • Seaside soundscapes

    Seaside soundscapes (79)

    Oh we do like to be beside the seaside
  • Food and drink

    Food and drink (17)

    Sounds of sustenance
  • Technology

    Technology (18)

    Making life easier or complicating it?
  • Ceremonies

    Ceremonies (15)

    Traditions and customs celebrating local events
  • Performances

    Performances (15)

    Musical recitals, public talks, and dramatic performances
  • Old and New

    Old and New (58)

    Changing soundscapes
  • Local government

    Local government (7)

    Local power houses of the county
  • Music

    Music (30)

    Performances or just for fun
  • Poetry

    Poetry (2)

    Verse inspired by Essex
  • Quiet Places

    Quiet Places (54)

    Havens of tranquility
Keyword search

These are the most common keywords on the site.

  • talking newspaper (1)
  • Good Friday (2)
  • hot cross buns (3)
  • pubs (10)
  • Horndon on the Hill (3)
  • seaside (7)
  • Essex Sound and Video Archive (1)
  • T W Connor (1)
  • music hall (1)
  • Kelvedon (1)

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