Foreword by Ronald Blythe. "Essex was a great forest and its people lived in forest clearings with unlimited timber at their disposal. Wood provided everything they needed, from warmth, shelter and trade, to great art. Coggeshall's wooden streets offer everything from ancient workshops and humble dwellings to the great oaken 'palace' of Paycockes." 27.5cms x 21cms. Pp.x/133, illustrated throughout with colour photos, scaled plans, drawings and maps. Ring binding with illustrated yellow card covers. VG.