Save 15%Save 15%
Francis Frith logo

The Francis Frith Collection Francis Frith

An Historical Photographic Archive of National Importance

Call: +44 (0)1722 716 376
Sign-in or Register
Contact Us
Trustpilot
Sign-in or Register
Delivery Info Help Contact Us
UK (£)
Choose A Francis Frith Shop
 UK (£) For UK & International delivery US ($) For US/Canada delivery
Call +44 (0)1722 716376
0 Items: View Basket
Shopping Basket
Trustpilot
  1. Home
  2. Essex
  3. Mountnessing
  4. Memories

Nostalgic memories of Mountnessing's local history

Share your own memories of Mountnessing and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

Add a Memory!

It's easy to add your own memories and reconnect with your shared local history. Search for your favourite places and look for the 'Add Your Memory' buttons to begin

Add Your Memory for Mountnessing

Displaying all 6 Memories

Looking For The Porter Family
Does anyone have a connection with the Porter family who were Ag Labs in Mountnessing during the mid-1800? Trying to find my ancestor George Porter, b. 1866. Thanks
Mountnessing Village
Contact Contributor
Add Comment
Added 20 July 2015

Mountnessing Village
This is not so much a memory as a request for information. The Pine Apple Beer Shop, Mountnessing Village, has cropped up in my family history research and I would like to know more about it. I cannot find any reference to this shop anywhere and wonder if anyone can help. Many thanks.
Read Comments 2
Added 05 April 2013

St Leonards
Walter and Myra Reed were cousins of my Grandfather Munnings. I used to spend my summer holidays with the Reeds and have a lovely photo of them celebrating their golden wedding. Their children gave them a bathroom to celebrate the occasion. Not sure the gift was appreciated or whether it was used! Their son, Ron, was in the Indian Army and their daughter, Elsie, married Arthur Smith at Jordans Farm .
Add Comment
Added 18 October 2012

Evacuated To Mountnessing
During the Blitz, my mother, Gladys Lane and her sister Rose were evacuated from Chadwell Heath to Mountnessing where they stayed at a house called St Leonards. This is the house next to the school, for they stayed with Mr Walter Reed, who was the Headmaster there for many years (he used to boast he had never been off for a single day!). His wife was called Myra and she appears to have been a lively ...see more
Contact Contributor
Add Comment
Added 21 April 2012

Mountnessing School
I was at school in the 1940s. I remember a teacher there, I believe he was a Mr Davis. I remember the annual sports, these were held on a field just a short walk from the school. The days of the great snow fall in 1947, living at Padhams Green it was a mile walk down to the village and the snow filled the road from bank to bank and we had to walk along in a field (I think I skipped school that day). I also ...see more
Contact Contributor
Add Comment
Added 10 October 2008

Bariffs Farm
My Great Grandfather, George Collyer, farmed at Bariff's Farm, Mountnessing in the 1870's and early 1880's. He farmed 40 acres with his son Richard and a boy. Does anyone know the location of Bariff's Farm?
Contact Contributor
Add Comment
Added 27 January 2008