The East Saxon lands bordered those of the Angle peoples of East Anglia (the latter comprising Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire). The Kingdom of Essex was traditionally founded by Aescwine in 527 AD, occupying territory to the north of the River Thames, incorporating much of what would later become Middlesex and Hertfordshire, though its territory was later restricted to lands east of the River Lee. were transferred to form the London boroughs of Barking, Havering, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. Essex became part of the East of England Government Office Region in 1994 and was statistically counted as part of that region from 1999, having previously been part of the South East England region. In 1998, the districts of Southend-on-Sea and Thurrock were separated from the shire county of Essex becoming unitary districts.
The traditional county flower of Essex is the cowslip (Primula veris), locally known as the paigle or peggle, and frequently mentioned in the writings of Essex bucolic authors such as Samuel Bensusan and C. H. Warren. In 2002, the Common Poppy (Papaver rhoeas) was named the county wildflower after a poll of residents (which excluded the cowslip) by the plant conservation charity Plantlife. Samuel Bensusan and others have suggested that if Essex had a county bird, it would be the lapwing (known locally as the peewit) whose lonely cry characterises the Essex marshes known as saltings.
Essex is also home to the Dunmow Flitch Trials a traditional ceremony that takes place every four years and consists of a test of a married couples devotion to one another. A common claim of the origin of the Dunmow Flitch dates back to 1104 and the Augustinian Priory of Little Dunmow, founded by Lady Juga Baynard. Lord of the Manor Reginald Fitzwalter and his wife dressed themselves as humble folk and begged blessing of the Prior a year and a day after marriage. The Prior, impressed by their devotion bestowed upon them a Flitch of Bacon. Upon revealing his true identity, Fitzwalter gave his land to the Priory on the condition a Flitch should be awarded to any couple who could claim they were similarly devoted. By the 14th century, the Dunmow Flitch Trials had achieved far-reaching notoriety. The author William Langland, who lived on the Welsh borders, mentions it in his 1362 book 'The Vision of Piers Plowman' in a manner that implies general knowledge of the custom among his readers.
Most English counties have nicknames for people from that county, such as a Tyke from Yorkshire and a Yellowbelly from Lincolnshire; the traditional nickname for a person from Essex is an Essex Calf, so named because the county was famous for rearing beef cattle for sale in London meat markets; calves from the county were famed for their large size and known as 'Essex lions'. Essex is known for being the origin of the political term Essex man, and of the Essex girl joke.
Notable musicians such as Alison Moyet and the electronic dance music group The Prodigy hail from Essex.
The county also has a successful cricket team in the Cricket County Championship. They have won the Championship six times and other one day cricket trophies. England's leading Test Match run scorer Graham Gooch played for the county between 1973 and 1997.
"Essex Dogs" was the title of a 1997 Blur song.
Essex Boys was the title of a 2000 film starring Sean Bean about the demise of a group of Essex gangsters.
Essex Wives was a 2002 LWT reality TV series starring Jodie Marsh.
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| Name | David Essex |
|---|---|
| Background | solo_singer |
| Birth name | David Albert Cook |
| Born | July 23, 1947 |
| Origin | Plaistow London |
| Genre | Pop, Musical theatre |
| Instrument | Vocal |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Label | Columbia RecordsLamplight Records |
| Url | www.davidessex.com |
David Essex OBE (born David Albert Cook, 23 July 1947) is an English actor and singer. Since the 1970s, Essex has attained nineteen Top 40 singles in the UK (including two numbers ones), and sixteen Top 40 albums. He has also had an extensive career as an actor performing on stage and screen.
In 2005, he appeared as a guest vocalist on Saint Etienne's album Tales from Turnpike House. Also that year, he appeared in the Channel 4 documentary Bring Back...The Christmas Number One.
Essex was due to join the cast of soap opera EastEnders, in early 2006, as new character Jack Edwards. However, the role was expanded beyond the three weeks planned, and Essex was unable to commit the time. The role instead went to Nicky Henson.
A model and recording of Essex is featured in the museum of West Ham United Football Club. In the recording, he explains his reasons for supporting West Ham and his love of the team.
Essex spent six years as an ambassador for Voluntary Service Overseas, which earned him an OBE in 1999. "That was a big day. I took my two eldest kids, and me mum even went out and bought a hat".
In 2010, Essex married Welsh actress Susan Hallam-Wright at St Cross Church, Talybont, near Bangor, Wales.
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| Playername | Graham Napier |
|---|---|
| Country | England |
| Fullname | Graham Richard Napier |
| Nickname | Plank, George |
| Living | true |
| Dayofbirth | 6 |
| Monthofbirth | 1 |
| Yearofbirth | 1980 |
| Placeofbirth | Colchester, Essex |
| Countryofbirth | England |
| Heightft | 5 |
| Heightinch | 10 |
| Batting | Right handed |
| Bowling | Right arm Fast |
| Role | All-rounder |
| Club1 | Essex |
| Year1 | 1997–present |
| Clubnumber1 | 17 |
| Club2 | Wellington |
| Year2 | 2007/08 |
| Club3 | Central District Stags |
| Year3 | 2009/10 |
| Clubnumber3 | 8 |
| Club4 | MCC |
| Year4 | 2004 |
| Club5 | Mumbai Indians |
| Year5 | 2009–present |
| Clubnumber5 | 17 |
| Type1 | First-class |
| Debutdate1 | 7 May |
| Debutyear1 | 1997 |
| Debutfor1 | Essex |
| Debutagainst1 | Cambridge University |
| Lastdate1 | 23 September |
| Lastyear1 | 2009 |
| Lastfor1 | Essex |
| Lastagainst1 | Derbyshire County Cricket Club |
| Type2 | List A |
| Debutdate2 | 10 August |
| Debutyear2 | 1997 |
| Debutfor2 | Essex |
| Debutagainst2 | Kent |
| Lastdate2 | 19 July |
| Lastyear2 | 2009 |
| Lastfor2 | Essex |
| Lastagainst2 | Gloucestershire |
| Deliveries | balls |
| Columns | 4 |
| Column1 | FC |
| Matches1 | 99 |
| Runs1 | 3,283 |
| Bat avg1 | 30.68 |
| 100s/50s1 | 3/20 |
| Top score1 | 125 |
| Deliveries1 | 12,687 |
| Wickets1 | 207 |
| Bowl avg1 | 37.94 |
| Fivefor1 | 3 |
| Tenfor1 | 0 |
| Best bowling1 | 6/103 |
| Catches/stumpings1 | 38/– |
| Column2 | List A |
| Matches2 | 185 |
| Runs2 | 2.251 |
| Bat avg2 | 18.00 |
| 100s/50s2 | 0/11 |
| Top score2 | 79 |
| Deliveries2 | 6,002 |
| Wickets2 | 205 |
| Bowl avg2 | 24.79 |
| Fivefor2 | 1 |
| Tenfor2 | n/a |
| Best bowling2 | 6-29 |
| Catches/stumpings2 | 40/– |
| Column3 | T20 |
| Matches3 | 55 |
| Runs3 | 641 |
| Bat avg3 | 18,80 |
| 100s/50s3 | 1/0 |
| Top score3 | 152* |
| Deliveries3 | 1134 |
| Wickets3 | 70 |
| Bowl avg3 | 19.80 |
| Fivefor3 | 0 |
| Tenfor3 | n/a |
| Best bowling3 | 4/10 |
| Catches/stumpings3 | 14/– |
| Column4 | U19 T |
| Matches4 | 4 |
| Runs4 | 138 |
| Bat avg4 | 23.00 |
| 100s/50s4 | 0/0 |
| Top score4 | 40 |
| Deliveries4 | 192 |
| Wickets4 | 2 |
| Bowl avg4 | 69.50 |
| Fivefor4 | 0 |
| Tenfor4 | 0 |
| Best bowling4 | 1-10 |
| Catches/stumpings4 | 1/– |
| Date | 27 September |
| Year | 2009 |
| Source | http://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Players/7/7201/7201.html cricketarchive |
In a Twenty20 cup match against Sussex on 24 June 2008, Napier scored 152 not out from 58 balls. The innings set a number of records, notably the highest individual score in a T20 innings in England, and in the domestic Twenty20 competition; the highest number of sixes in an individual Twenty20 innings (16); the most runs scored in boundaries in an individual Twenty20 innings (136 runs, scored as 10 fours, and 16 sixes). It also broke the record for most sixes in a domestic one-day innings, and tied the record for most sixes in any domestic innings, tying the record set by Andrew Symonds, during a County Championship game in 1995.
He was signed by the Mumbai Indians for the 2009 IPL Season for an undisclosed amount.
In March 2009, Napier was called up to the England Lions squad for the first time since 2004. Geoff Miller, one of the selectors, said "the selectors felt this was a good opportunity for us to have a closer look at him within the England set-up". On 1 May 2009, Napier was confirmed as a member of the 15 man England squad for the 2009 Twenty20 World Cup on the same day as he made his first appearance for the Mumbai Indians.
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