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Hidden Essex: The Henham Dragon

Were the residents of 17th century Henham near Saffron Walden terrorised by a dragon? David Morson lives in the Essex village and explains how the myth originated, which hundreds of years later, inspired Chelmsford author Sarah Perry to write her novel 'The Essex Serpent'.

This interview was first broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Essex in January 2022.

Picture credit: Norman Elson.

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