Christmas Past in Essex

After months of research including scores of personal interviews, Elizabeth Wallace’s new book Christmas Past in Essex is about to be launched. It is a book that describes the life and times of the people of Essex--the rich and the poor. Inside the pages, she describes the resiliency of the people who migrated to Essex from the London area and how they made Christmas a special holiday for their families. They brought with them their distinctive customs and traditions that are still used at Christmastime. Traditions such as singing a ditty as they hang their stocking at the end of the bed, or making a wish as they stir the Christmas pudding.

Christmas Past in Essex offers the reader an extraordinary historical glimpse into lives of the people of Essex. From the little girl who fondly recalls her Christmases in an orphanage to the postman who diligently delivered the post and then returned home to fall asleep over his Christmas dinner. There are scores of wonderful stories and excellent photographs, many of which have never before been published.

As Wallace collected the wonderful memories and treasured photographs, she was mindful of the responsibility placed in her hands. To this end, she recorded the memoirs verbatim, and was therefore able to keep the individual’s voice and essence. There are more than 60 fascinating photographs, original artwork from Essex artists and over one hundred intriguing stories, customs and traditions contained in Christmas Past in Essex.

It is Wallace’s hope that readers will enjoy the stories and photographs contained in Christmas Past in Essex and in doing so will rekindle pleasant memories of their Christmases that will be handed down to future generations.

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