Unexpected Essex

Eri Berry

Topics: History · Places & Travel · Documentary

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There’s a lot more to the county of Essex than meets the eye. Join Eri Berry as she explores the weird and wonderful side of this underrated place.

Latest episodeEpisode 8: Fear and Fanaticism - The Rise of Matthew HopkinsOctober 31, 2026 · 38 min

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Latest episodes

1. Episode 8: Fear and Fanaticism - The Rise of Matthew HopkinsOctober 31, 2026 · 38 min
2. Episode 7: Confessions and Cunning Folk - The Truth Behind the St Osyth WitchesOctober 25, 2026 · 24 min
3. Episode 6: Magic, Misfortune, and a Very Confused Church - The Road to Essex's Witch TrialsOctober 11, 2026 · 24 min
4. Episode 2: By Their Fruits Shall Ye Know Them - The Jam Makers of EssexSeptember 27, 2026 · 20 min
5. Episode 3: Villeins Ye Are...September 27, 2026 · 41 min
6. Episode 4: Turning the TideSeptember 27, 2026 · 19 min
7. Episode 5: The HighwaymanSeptember 27, 2026 · 42 min
8. Episode 1: The Lighthouse BuilderSeptember 27, 2026 · 24 min

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