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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.

    4. The Queen In Essex

      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.

    9. The Queen In Essex

      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.

    11. The Queen In Essex

      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.

    15. The Queen In Essex

      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

    21. The Queen In Essex

      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

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