AN APPEAL has been made for information on the history of a Maldon High Street pub.

Trudy Kielty, barmaid at the Ship and Anchor, wants the historic venue to offer visitors a greater sense of its past.

She has gathered some information, including that some upstairs rooms had nooks to hide valuables in when the taxman came, but wants to find out more.

Trudy is appealing for anyone with information or pictures of the pub’s history to email cathrinecowley@ googlemail.com or call the venue on 01621 855706.