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Standing on an old Roman road, this town on the RiverBlackwater has prospered from the textiles trade for more than 400 years, firstly with wool and now with silk.
Bradford Street has fine houses once occupied by those inthe industry.
The church of St Michael the Archangelis 13th century and has a tower with a lovely spire.
The Horns Hotel is 18th century and the Old Manor House is 16th century.
Braintree has its own unique word ˜gant' meaning alley.
There are two off the ancient market square between Bank Streetand Drury Lane and the other between High Street and Sandpit Lane.
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- Landmark