Cox’ Stores & Cafe
Several years ago BTP Joe was on Shell Beach, Canvey, when he came across this old piece of pottery. It clearly belonged to the company …
Fielder’s Bungalows on Canvey
Lt. Col. Horace Percy Fielder could be considered the man to whom established Canvey as a residential area. A few decades before, at the turn …
Dr. Feelgood Exhibition
Who are Dr. Feelgood? Dr. Feelgood are a band formed in 1971 originating from Canvey; headlining the pub rock genre which was a revival of blues and …
Battlesbridge Mill & Bridge
Battlesbridge may not appear to be a very large place, but it is historic. It sits on the River Crouch where it narrows and heads …
Rayleigh Dutch Cottage
Rayleigh Dutch Cottage at Crown Hill has a past as strange as it’s appearance. Whilst a sign above its door denotes ‘1621’, analysis suggests it …
Rayleigh Windmill
Rayleigh Windmill is a grade II-listed mill which was built in 1809 for local timber trader Thomas Higgs. He became bankrupt in 1815 and the …
Layer Marney Gatehouse
Layer Marney Tower is a Grade I gigantic Tudor palace not too far from Colchester in North Essex. The main structure visible is actually an …
Heathrow Airport’s Secret Station
Every year 80 million people file in and out of Heathrow Airport on their way around the world. While many take the Tube or train …
Jewel Tower
Jewel Tower is an overlooked treasure English Heritage holds directly opposite from The Houses of Parliament. It was built from 1365-66 to house the personal …
Borley Rectory & Church
Pictured is Borley Church, and Borley Cottage which is of similar architectural qualities to the rectory, standing directly next to it Built in 1862 by …