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The
county of Essex, bordering north east London, gradually changes from
built-up suburbia to traditional rural villages as one travels
north. Thought
by many to be fairly flat, there are some gentle undulating hills in
parts. The
country lanes of Essex boast some of the finest homes in the country.
You will find homes of every description, but mainly built of red brick;
some colour washed or pargeted, others with clapboard cladding, a few
with thatched roofs. 
Old
properties of character are valued and appreciated in Essex and
indeed East Anglia. Anyone with an interest in history will find plenty
of well-preserved medieval buildings to enjoy, especially in north
Essex. Sailing is popular along the entire length of the eastern
coastline, with many a colourful boat yard and harbour. The
sailing lofts at Tollesbury are shown on the right.
Shopping
sometimes appears to be the principal hobby with good shopping centres,
markets, antique centres, car boot sales, and craft fairs
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