I am 83 years old and have lived in the U.S.A. since 1967, but I was born and raised in England. For much of my life I lived in South Benfleet above the restaurant owned and operated by my parents on the high street across from the church. Thanks to your Saxon Tales books I now realize that it was the site of the battle of Benfleet, which I had thought was at the top of the hill (Essex Way) I also remember seeing a picture of the Long Boats unearthed when the railway was put through from Fenchurch Street to Southend, but now cannot find it. Can you help?

Thanks,

Greg Lock