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Known for
The Freeport outlet shopping (one of Essex's major retail attractions), the silk weaving heritage, the Braintree District Museum, and an Essex market town that grew from the medieval cloth trade
A little history
Braintree was an important centre of the Essex wool and silk weaving industry. Courtaulds — the great British textile company — had its roots here. The town grew significantly with the railway and has continued expanding as an Essex commuter town.
The Freeport outlet for designer shopping at good prices. The Braintree District Museum for the silk and textile heritage. The Wednesday and Saturday markets for local Essex produce.
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Food & drink in Braintree
The town has good independent cafes and restaurants. The market for local Essex produce. The Freeport area has food options.
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Braintree's economy is retail-led with the Freeport. Independent businesses serve a large Essex catchment. The town centre market is the traditional commercial heart.
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Braintree is a place in Essex known for the Freeport outlet shopping (one of Essex's major retail attractions), the silk weaving heritage, the Braintree District Museum, and an Essex market town that grew from the medieval cloth trade. Braintree was an important centre of the Essex wool and silk weaving industry. The population is around 45,000.
The town has good independent cafes and restaurants. The market for local Essex produce. The Freeport area has food options.
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