The regiment was formed from the union of the 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot and the 56th (West Essex) Regiment of Foot. Following action in all major conflicts it was gradually disbanded in the years after WW2.
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Essex Regiment
This plaque is similar to one that used to be located at the former West Ham ...
{Between the crests of the Essex Regiment and West Ham United:} Dedicated in ...
Born in Streatham. He enlisted in the 13th Battalion (Wandsworth) East Surrey Regiment and was sent to France in June 1916. On 24th April 1917 at Villiers-Plouich, his troop's advance was held up ...
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Employed at the Holloway tram garage. Served and was killed in WW1.
Born Edith Murdoch Tait, daughter of Archibald Tait, Archbishop of Canterbury. 12 November 1878 Married Randall Davidson who went on to become Archbishop of Canterbury.
Daughter of James II. Reigned from 1689, jointly with her husband William III, who ruled alone after her death. Born St James Palace. Â We've heard there are only two statues of her in Britain. 202...
Formed by the amalgamation of several railway companies, including: London South Western Railway, London, Brighton & South Coast Railway and South Eastern & Chatham Railway. Southern Railwa...
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