Judith Williams


judithwilliams11@yahoo.co.uk

About My Writing  

Judith Williams began her career in publishing as a proof reader and copy editor. She progressed into journalism, responsible for weekly news columns in two local newspapers. However, she now concentrates on history research and writing, focussing on Essex.

To date she has three local history books, published by Phillimore.





Authors' Register:

About My Background  

I am an author of local history books, living and working in South East Essex.



My Books

 

Leigh-on-Sea: A History

  
Genre: Non-fiction - History

 
 Leigh-on-Sea: A History was published in 2002. It recounts the history of this little fishing village and its development into the popular commuter town it is today
 
  


 

Wickford: A History

  
Genre: Non-fiction - History

 
 Wickford: A History, published 2006, gives a vivid picture of a rural settlement; a tight community coping together in the face of recurring floods and poverty. The character of Wickford shines through in its people, rather than its built environment
 
  


 

Shoeburyness: A History

  
Genre: Non-fiction - History

 
 Shoeburyness: A History, published 2006, is a story of a modest parish influenced by national events. The farming community welcomes Iron Age, Roman, Saxon and Danish settlers. Its fields are taken over by brickworks and its foreshore confiscated by the War Department for weapons testing. Through agricultural, industrial, tourist and garrison town, Shoeburyness emerges as an attractive residential area.