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Town in Essex, England
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Maldon is a town in Essex.
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Maldon's parish church is of interest to Americans owing to the presence of a memorial window to Lawrence Washington, who is buried here and was an ancestor of George Washington. Among other things, it depicts the American eagle, the British lion, the Mayflower, the Statue of Liberty and the Declaration of Independence.
16 mile walk Maldon to Chelmsford
6 mile Maldon to Witham walk
A "tradition" started in 1973 with a challenge to a guest in a local pub, the event has grown in size and reputation and is now held annually each spring. If competing be prepared to get dirty, but many attend just to watch the event. A 500 m race in thick mud across the River Blackwater, hundreds competing (including many in fancy dress) with thousands spectating all with a focus of raising money for charity.
Thames Barge
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Italian Restaurant & Take-away
Italian Restaurant
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Indian Restaurant & Take-away
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Free Wi-Fi. Free on-site parking
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Wi-Fi. Bike storage. No children under 14. Cash or cheque only.
This is a famous sea salt manufacturer, in business under this name since 1882. Many high-end chefs like and use their salt, which is also more widely distributed. Salt-making is a traditional occupation in the region, with a history going back 2,000 years. It's not clear from the website whether it is possible to visit the factory, but you could try contacting them.
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Petrol (different hours). ATMs. Pharmacy (different hours)
By train
Intercity and stopping services call at Chelmsford from London Liverpool Street, London Stratford, Shenfield, Marks Tey, Clacton-on-Sea, Harwich, Ipswich, Stowmarket and Norwich.
By bus
First Group run a number of services to/from the town, including
By bicycle
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