CENTURY SPEAKS 3: Essex People (social history)

Radio documentary: born and bred Essex folk and people whose families moved to the county from London describe the differences between country people and Eastenders. The migration of Scottish farmers in the 1930s is included too. Contributors also talk about the 'real' Essex accent and dialects versus Estuary English. Also, the reputation of the county and it being the butt of jokes. Series produced for BBC Essex and broadcast in 1999. A SENSE OF PLACE documentary series about community and belonging here:    • Belonging & Community (UK) A SENSE of PLACE