Maldon

British

/ ˈmɔːldən /

noun

a market town in SE England, in Essex; scene of a battle (991) between the East Saxons and the victorious Danes, celebrated in The Battle of Maldon, an Old English poem; notable for Maldon salt, used in cookery. Pop: 20 731 (2001)

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The experience "really hit home" once they'd said their final goodbyes and returned to their home in Maldon, Essex.

From BBC

Ryder, originally from Maldon in Essex, invited Kelvin Pratt to join him on stage before thousands of fans at the west London venue.

From BBC

Maldon salt in a small pile off to the side, to dose as I wished.

From Salon

The teenager, who lived in Southminster near Maldon, was found unresponsive and died in hospital two days later.

From BBC

Their local MP, Maldon Conservative Sir John Whittingdale, addressed the prime minister about the row on Wednesday.

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