⌕Sayings & country life
Old sayings reveal the farming traditions and everyday beliefs behind Essex speech.
About the book
More to Essex than meets the ear
Essex dialect reveals a county with a language and character all its own. Camilla Zajac gathers old words, expressions and sayings that reflect both the distant history of Essex and the local differences that once helped shape speech from place to place.
Alongside the glossary are stories of Essex life and heritage — from oysters, farming and traditional foods to Dagenham, Colchester, wool and textiles. It is a lively reminder that there is far more to Essex language and history than modern stereotypes suggest.
Inside the book
