On these pages you will be able to find out about my hobbies, my professional work, Maldon, and the village where we lived for over 30 years, Great Waltham, Essex.

We live in Maldon, Essex an ancient market town on the river Blackwater. Maldon is one of oldest recorded towns in England with a history stretching back to Roman times. The town is famous for the battle of Maldon in 991 when the Saxons lead by Byrthnoth, an Essex nobleman, was defeated by attacking Vikings.  Today the town is well known for the Thames sailing barges moored at the Hythe,  the historic High Street, the sea salt works, the regatta and the annual mud race held at Christmas time. 

I work from home as a Graphic Design Consultant. I am married to Anne, we have two sons Daniel and Dominic. Dan is married to Canadian, Jayme, they both live and work in  Alberta Canada. 
Dominic is  married  to Andrea, also from Canada where they were married in October 2001. 

My hobbies and interests include: Meccano model building, gardening, walking, travel, photography, swimming, making bread, sketching, collecting old toys. I like to listen to Blues and Jazz. Most of our spare time currently is spent renovating our house in Maldon and creating a new garden. 

Click on the graphics or links on the left to find out more. Yes that's me in the picture, taken in January 2006 at the restaurant “Los Quelonios” Cayo Largo, Cuba. I am about to eat a piece of Cuban cake.

Please note the Maldon, Great Waltham and Meccano pages contain some large picture files.

Your questions and comments about the contents of my website are always welcome.

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©Alan Esplen July 2006

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Site updated March 02  2006 new graphics , text, Madon page added.
Meccano pages updated May 2006 new model and text changes.
Great Waltham pages changes to text and pictures March 01 2006
Maldon pages updated October 09 2006 new pictures and text.