A knight in glass armour, the basilisk of Saffron Walden, Old King Cole of Colchester - Essex is a place full of fantastical characters and mysterious tales. Storyteller Jan Williams is a familiar sight around the county, entrancing locals with her tales of ghostly Romans and vicious Vikings. These stories - specially chosen to be enjoyed by 7- to 11-year-old readers - will unlock the colourful world of Essex and help children to engage with their surroundings.
