The town of Wickford nestles in a meander of the River Crouch, just north of Basildon in south Essex. Its name, at various times written as Wickeford, Wyckford or Wygford, is Saxon in origin and means 'a sheep farm on a river crossing'. This book provides insight into the town's history and development. It is for local historians and residents.
- ISBN10 1860773826
- ISBN13 9781860773822
- Publish Date 6 September 2008
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher The History Press Ltd
- Imprint Phillimore & Co Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 144
- Language English
- URL http://thehistorypress.co.uk/products/Wickford-A-History.aspx