South Fambridge has a long history and the records date back hundreds of years....take a look at a brief account of the events that touched South Fambridge over the years.....Click on the link below and scroll down to South Fambridge
http://www.essexinfo.net/ashingdonparish/history/
Britains first dedicated Airfield
South Fambridge was the location for Britain first dedicated Airfeild. Click on the link below for more information. A memorial to commemorate the centenery was unveiled on 20th February 2009 and is situated on Fambridge Green in the village.
For more information click on the link.
Historical Airfield in South Fambridge
http://abct.studiofivedesign.com/videos/fambridge-abct-memorial
http://www.abct.org.uk/airfields/fambridge-essex
The Anchor Inn (Previously The Ferry Inn)
For many years South Fambridge had a hotel and Inn. It was believed that the hotel was built to accommodate a new railway which was due to cross the river and connect the north to the south coast as route for trade purposes. Unfortunately the Railway did not materialise and the hotel remained and was a popular pub for all villagers to use from the surrounding areas. The original pub known as the Ferry Inn was built in 1851 and was later rebuilt in 1900 and remained until it was demolished and flats were built in its place in 2006. The new development had a condition that it would included a provision for the community to socialize and hold community meetings.
The Anchor was well known for its ghostly visitors and a family member of mine saw ghosts on several occassions whofting through the upstairs corridors!
http://www.echo-news.co.uk/news/2361579.the_peoples_pub/
Take a look at the list of proprieters of the Ferry Inn/Anchor Inn. It brings history alive when you can see specific family names who ran this business dating back such a long time!
http://deadpubs.co.uk/EssexPubs/SouthFambridge/anchor.shtml
The South Fambridge Ferry Crossing
I am still looking into this interesting piece of history and will report back in due course. In the 18th and 19th century smugglers would use the ferry crossing to cross from north to south in order to avoid a long detour to find the nearest bridge crossing. The ghosts of the ferryman is believed to still haunt the Ferry Inn on the north side of the river.
The Ferry House
I am investigating the history of the Ferry House and will post it here shortly.
All Saints Church
The stage Coach
I am investigating the history of the Stage Coach if anyone has any info can you please email me.
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| This was the Southend to Fambridge Stagecoach which we believe is shown here in Rochford, but not sure. |
