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Beth Nascè's avatar

Fellow East Anglian here (from a bit further up near the border of Cambridgeshire and Suffolk) and I’m forever finding it frustrating with the perceptions of that part of the county. No it’s not dramatic hills and valleys- but the flat fens and marshes are just as beautiful and awe inspiring. And the sunsets that last for hours are unrivaled if you ask me! I look forward to hearing more about your trip and your film.

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Thomas Winward's avatar

Absolutely agreed! Watch this space for updates :)

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Gill Moon Photography's avatar

I was born in Essex and spent the first 24 years of my life living in the country. It is somewhere I thought I knew but in reality my memories are old and there are so many places I have never visited. It is the county that shaped my love of the natural world but I fear I wouldn't recognise many of the places that I used to visit. It will be interesting to follow James's journey and I look forward to the film when it comes out.

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Jacqueline Saville's avatar

The film (and the walk itself) sounds like a lovely thing. I don’t think I’ve ever been to Essex but it always immediately makes me think of a Bill Nighy film from 20-odd years ago called Lawless Heart, which I think used empty (of human traces) flat landscape to great effect and was set in Essex.

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Thomas Winward's avatar

I'll check it out!

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Hadden Turner's avatar

Having lived in Essex for 28 years (Chelmsford) and now having moved "Up North" to the Yorkshire Dales, I shall follow your production with keen interest Thomas!

Though I love the fells and Dales, I do miss the salt marshes and mudflats of my home county (and its wonderful wooden churches - especially Greensted)

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Thomas Winward's avatar

Oh excellent - I love Yorkshire too so I wonder if it’s the contrast between the two landscapes that draws Essex folk there. Greensted is marvellous isn’t it - my first time visiting just the other day!

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Harrison Chapin's avatar

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Gargi's avatar

It hits from the very first sentence. I can truly relate to the emotions behind it. Such a lovely piece; Essex feels like a beautiful place through your words.

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Thomas Winward's avatar

Thanks very much!

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