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The Queen In Essex
As Queen Elizabeth celebrates her Diamond Jubilee, we take a look back at her many visits to Essex during her 60-year reign.
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1. 1953: Touring Flooded Essex
In February 1953, Queen Elizabeth toured flooded areas of Essex. Here she is pictured walking on planks in Tilbury.
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2. 1957: The Queen Visits Harlow
October 1957 and Queen Elizabeth smiles at the crowds packed behind the barriers as, followed by the Duke of Edinburgh, she arrives in Market Square during her visit to Harlow New Town. Picture: PA Archive
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3. 1957: The Queen Visits Harlow
Queen Elizabeth smiles at the crowds as, followed by the Duke of Edinburgh, she arrives in Market Square during her visit to Harlow New Town.
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4. 1958: Arriving In Harwich
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh arrive at Harwich to board the Royal Yacht Britannia before leaving on their three day State visit to Holland.
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5. 1958: The Royal Yacht At Harwich
In March 1958, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh left Harwich on board the Royal Yacht Britannia for a three day State visit to Holland.
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6. 1971: First Visit To Maldon
In May 1971, the Queen made her first visit to Maldon.
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7. 1988: Wedding In Saffron Walden
In July 1988, the Queen returned to Essex. Here she is pictured arriving at the Church of St Mary the Virgin in Saffron Walden, for the wedding of James Ogilvy and Julia Rawlinson.
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8. 1991: Stansted's New Terminal
In March 2011, the Queen opened Stansted Airport's new £400 million terminal. Here she is being shown around the satellite building at the Essex terminal.
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9. 1991: Stansted's New Terminal
The Queen meets Mr P J McGoldrick, Chairman of Ryanair at Stansted Airport, during the official opening of the new terminal in March 1991.
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10. 1991: The New Dartford Crossing
In October 1991, the Queen opened the aptly-named 'Queen Elizabeth II Bridge' linking Essex and Kent.
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11. 1991: The New Dartford Crossing
October 1991: The Queen's car makes its way over the new bridge over the River Thames. The bridge was opened by the Queen and was named the 'Queen Elizabeth II Bridge'.
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12. 1999: The Queen In Basildon
Basildon celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1999 and in March of that year, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh opened the world's first glass belltower in St Martin's Square. The 130ft high tower was designed to be a centrepiece for the town. Picture: Sean Dempsey/PA Archive
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13. 1999: The Queen In Southend
In March 1999, the Queen made her first visit to Southend on Sea. Here she's viewing the editing suite as media students completed a programme about her visit to South East Essex College.
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14. 1999: A Stroll Along Southend Seafront
The Queen enjoying a stroll down Southend-on-Sea seafront in March 1999. As she walked down Marine Parade during her first visit to Southend, she was greeted by hundreds of people who cheered and waved Union Jack flags.
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15. 1999: A Stroll Along Southend Seafront
Hundreds of people cheer on the Queen as she walked down Marine Parade.
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16. 1999: A Stroll Along Southend Seafront
Hundreds of people cheer on the Queen as she walked down Marine Parade.
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17. 2003: The Queen Visits Romford
In March 2003, the Queen visited Romford Market. Hundreds of people turned out to cheer her on! Picture: Mark Cuthbert/PA
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18. 2004: A Second Trip To Harwich
In November 2004, the Queen made her second visit to Harwich. Here she's meeting school children during a walkabout at the sea-side town. The visit was part of a Royal tour of Essex.
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19. 2004: The Queen In Colchester
The Queen smiles as she talks with students from around the world, during a visit to Essex University near Colchester, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in November 2004. Picture: John Stillwell/PA Archive
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20. 2010: The Queen Visits Maldon
Here Queen Elizabeth is shown the process of salt crystal manufacture as she visits Maldon Salt Crystal Company in October 2010. Picture: Chris Jackson/PA Wire
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21. 2010: A Jam-Packed Trip To Tiptree
In October 2010, the Queen helped famous Essex jam maker Wilkin and Son's celebrate their 125th anniversary at their Tiptree factory. The Queen toured the factory and Christmas pudding packing area before unveiling a plaque marking her visit. Picture: Chris Radburn/PA Wire
