Comment
Local List SPD - Discussion & Consultation Document
Representation ID: 27837
Received: 04/03/2011
Respondent: Mr Gary Congram
Other buildings etc., to include 1) George 6th post box, 2) School House, 3) Brandy Hole, 4) Cracknells Farm, 5) Hullbridge Free Church
History of these buildings can be found in History of Rochford Hundred and Hullbridgevillage.co.uk website.
Also what should be included are:- 1) George 6th Post Box outside Hullbridge Post Office, This was the first post box in Hullbridge. 2) School House, this was built the same tiume as the school which is considered to be worthy of being on the list. 3) Brandy Hole Yacht Club, Although the yacht club is recent, Brandy Hole is mentioned in historical Archives as far back as 1500 (see page 274 in history of Rochford Hundred). 4) Cracknells Farm is also mentioned in the same publication. 5) Hullbridge Free Church Lower Road. This was built with the donations of villagers and has been crucial in the development of the village. Over the years it has been the Village Hall, School, Polling Station, Boys Brigade HQ, YMCA as well as being a church.