Oldest Recorded Town: Colchester, in Essex, is known as Britain's oldest recorded town, with a history dating back over 2,000 years.
Birthplace of Radio: The Marconi Company established the world's first radio factory in Chelmsford, Essex, making it a pivotal location in the history of wireless communication.
Towie: Essex is the home to the popular reality TV show "The Only Way Is Essex" (TOWIE), which has gained a massive following for its portrayal of Essex lifestyles.
Thurrock Thameside Nature Park: This park, constructed on a former landfill site, is home to an impressive array of wildlife and is one of the largest urban nature reserves in Europe.
Royal Connections: Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, attended Immaculate Heart High School in Hammersmith, Essex, for part of her education.
Oldest Recorded Road: The Roman Road, Stane Street, running through Essex, is one of the oldest recorded roads in the UK and was built by the Romans around AD 60.
Tiptree Jam: Wilkin & Sons in Tiptree, Essex, is renowned for its high-quality jams and preserves, and their products are exported worldwide.
Mersea Island: Essex is home to Mersea Island, which is the most easterly inhabited island in the UK and a popular spot for seafood lovers.
Oysters: The town of Colchester is known for its oysters, and the Colchester Native Oyster is considered a delicacy.
Constable Country: Renowned English landscape painter John Constable was born in Suffolk but gained inspiration from the picturesque Dedham Vale in Essex, often referred to as "Constable Country."