Woodlands Book
You can purchase "The Ancient Woodlands of England: The Woods of
South East Essex", by Oliver Rackham, though Rochford District
Council.
In the book Dr. Rackham examines both the plants of the woods
and ancient maps and records to trace the history of the woodland
in the area. He shows how the mediaeval timber framed buildings of
Southchurch Hall, Prittlewell Priory and the Old House in Rochford
reveal clues to the way in which the woods were managed. For each
wood, he examines historical evidence and explains how the trees
and plants in the wood today reveal clues to its past history.
The book can currently be purchased at
the special offer price of £5.00 (+
£1.75 second class postage and packing) by filling out the online
below form.