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Writtle, Essex
Writtle maps
Historic maps of Writtle and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Writtle maps
Historic map of Writtle
Illustrated Victorian map of Essex
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Writtle books
Displaying 3 of 15 books about Writtle and the local area. View all Writtle books
Harlow Town and City Memories
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Saffron Walden Town and City Memories
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Clacton-on-Sea Town and City Memories
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4 Writtle photos appear in 2 Frith book titles. You can read extracts and browse photos from these books.
Memories of Writtle
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I was the first manager of Writtle Football Club and was a member of the club from 1966/67 until I left to come to Australia in 2000. I have many happy memories of my years at the club and remember great stalwarts of the club such as Ken Poole, Alfie Brown, Geoff Baker, Tom Farr and Gwen Farr, Fred Butcher and... [more]
Shared on 29 April 2009
Essex memories
Hi everyone, I'm trying to find any pics of BAKERS CONFECTIONERY, that's the name of the shop, it was in Chelsmford somewhere, I am not sure about the date.
Shared on 10 October 2009
William Leech, Gun Maker 1796-1948, still trading
William Leech moved from St Martins in the Field, London to 20 Duke Street, Chelmsford in 1794. There he started up his gun maker's shop. Later he moved to 3 &4 Tindale Street, Chelmesford. Percy Leech, the last family gun maker, trading under W Leech & Sons, sold the business about 1948. The new owners continued to trade from the shop... [more]
Shared on 26 November 2008
My great-grandfather was the bootmaker who worked from the shop in Moulsham Street in the late 1890s. His name was Leonard Orrin and he married Annie Caple in 1901. I believe the shop was owned by his father and mother, Thomas and Eliza. They lived at 123 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford.
He and Annie went on to have 11 children, one of... [more]
Shared on 02 August 2008
Researching John Austin, Born 1916 in Chelmsford
Does anyone have any details about a John Austin, born in Chelmsford early in 1916 to a mother with the surname Gigney? My wife is trying to research her family history and as a Gigney believes this lady may have been a relation, making Mr Austin possibly a relative.
John Wells.
Shared on 19 June 2008
I have in my possesion a pocket watch, the final proceeds of a family will of which William Loveday was one of the executors. It was given to my grandfather, one Arthur Raven as a keepsake in clearing up the last few shillings of the bequest. In searching my family history I came to Chelmsford and found that the shop... [more]
Shared on 01 October 2007
The last village policeman - Keith Brookes
My wife, family and I jumped at the chance of moving to Roxwell in 1982 for me to take over the position of resident Police Officer for Roxwell and its surrounding area. It transpired to be the best move we ever made. It was a job that I could not have done without my wife's support and assistance. The Police House/Office... [more]
Shared on 30 September 2008
Hi, we moved to Galleywood in the mid 70s and my mum Valerie went to work in the White Bear but unfortunately don't have any photos of it in the 70s.
Shared on 03 May 2008
Extracts From Writtle & Essex books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Writtle, inspired by Frith photos.
Chelmsford Photographic Memories
In 1800, shortly after the roof of Chelmsford's future cathedral had collapsed, the tower of All Saints', Writtle, followed suit. The events prompted the bucolic rhyme “Chelmsford church and Writtle steeple both fell down, but killed no people”. Two years later, Writtle's belfry was “rebuilt after a tasteless fashion” ('Little Guide to Essex').
This is an extract from Chelmsford Photographic Memories.
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Although Writtle is close to Chelmsford, it still manages to retain a village atmosphere. Here we see a large, attractive duck pond. The shop with the awning still serves as the post office. Behind the war memorial stands a weatherboarded cottage.
This is an extract from Essex Living Memories.
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Chelmsford Photographic Memories
The duck pond on Writtle Green is still the jewel in this village's crown - though these days it has rails around it. It is interesting to note that the car in the middle of the photograph is a pre-War model: a common sight until the British motor industry picked up in the late 50s.
This is an extract from Chelmsford Photographic Memories.
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Read more and see photos from this book.
