Great Haywood, Essex Bridge c.1955
Photo ref: G303002
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Photo ref: G303002
Photo of Great Haywood, Essex Bridge c.1955

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This packhorse bridge is one of the finest examples in England. It was built in the 16th century by the 1st Earl of Essex to allow hunting parties, as well as packhorses, to cross the marshy land at the confluence of the rivers Trent and Sow.

Memories of Great Haywood, Essex Bridge c1955

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Great Haywood, Essex Bridge c.1955

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I remember being hung over this bridge by my ankles. Not one of my better moments and I'm sure if the two lads that did it read this, they will know who they are without me having to mention their names! We had some happy times together, our gang.Those were the days.