Corringham, Bull Inn c.1950

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I too used to drink at The Bull. Prior to being of age we used to try our luck but were never successful. They had a Public Bar and a Saloon Bar. If I remember, the owners name was Charlie, and he was helped by his son-in-law Bob. Next to the Bull on the right was a detached cottage lived in by a Cow Man working in the farm next door. Young's Farm. Jim Young lived in Corringham Hall with his elderly mother. He had ...see more

The footpath running down the side of The Bull took you to Herd Lane School and beyond. On the left of the footpath is a disused quarry, which was a popular fishing venue called Woodies Pond. Audawn Coaches were based at the entrance to Woodies. There was also a shop selling fishing gear. We used to buy a 6 foot bamboo cane from Bouches the Ironmongers in Lampits Hill then buy a 3/6 reel, some eyes, line, float, hooks and weights. ...see more

I left Corringhamin 1956 when I was 11 years old I well remember the Bull Inn as I passed it every Sunday on my way to church, my dad was the rector there for 21 years. I remember all the coaches that took the church members on trips to the seaside in the summer and to the pantomime around Christmas time. Someone mentioned the conker tree near his grandparents house and I remember all the conker trees which lined ...see more

The Corringham Bull brings back memories for me too. I remember very well the legendary publican Charlie Abbott, better known as 'short change Charlie'. I left Corringham in 1963 but I sometimes return for a visit and have a pint in the Bull but it never seems quite the same as it was, but I suppose that's the way it is, nothing stays the same.