A little gem , not seen often

Wivenhoe Lodge, at Wivenhoe park. It possibly dates back to the 17th century, or earlier.  It could have originally been a merchants house.

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They have taken their seat away,

Wivenhoe Senior Citizens on the Quay, L-R standing, Stan Cook, Sid Ham, Boxer Kibble,-------,
 Arthur Turner,--------, Pop Payne. probably taken in the late 1960's.
 The gentleman in the blazer is not Arthur Turner but Archie Turner. He played cricket for Wivenhoe pre. WW2 and afterwards. He was still playing and captaining Wivenhoe C.C. 2nd XI in to his 60s

I(nformation supplied by Tony Forsgate.

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Flooding is nothing new to us.

The Floods at Wivenhoe in the 1980's we used to have these on most spring tides

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I bet you get sunlight anytime of the day.

One of the round gatehouses at Wivenhoe Park, now the University. I think i have now traced a relative of this Lady.

My Mum always referred to these houses as "Thruppenny bit houses" When she was very little, her and her Brother lived in one of them (which one I don't know). Her parents (My Grandparents), lived there, they both worked for the Gooch family possibly in the late 30's to early 40's. My Mum was born in 1942. My Granddad was the Butler/Game Keeper, My Nana the Cook. I have 2 photos of my Granddad and both employments. Their surname was Harper.

Thanks for the information.----------.  John admin.

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Get your wellies out.

High tide at wivenhoe. This used to be quite normal on spring tides.  This was probably taken in the 1980's. Most properties in the Folly had flood gates fitted.

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A complete mystery

Does anyone know what these niches were used for . In this cellar there are 4 along one wall and 1 each end. This house is only a few yards from the church. Another house has two in the cellar and another house opposite the Church in the High St. also has two. Were they religious as the houses are all 17th century. if you can help my email is  johnskateman@aol.com. I can then add any information you send and i will credit you on the blog.