The battle of Trafalgar effected Wivenhoe.

This memorial plaque can be seen on the mariners wall in Wivenhoe churchyard, together with a head stone to Philip Sainty shipbuilder, one time smuggler who built the yacht Pearl. for the Marques of Anglesea, after being released from Chelmsford Prison.

Benjamin Snood's Father was William Snood a Wivenhoe man who was a tailor by trade , his Mother was Ruth  Clover.

On the same side of the churchyard is a seat with a plaque to Major Tom Burt of the S.A.S

Wivenhoe memories collection..

Check out the Wivenhoe Church link on the right hand side of the page