Havering Residents'Association
Working for the people of Havering
HERITAGE IN HAVERING No.4 PARKLANDS BRIDGE, UPMINSTER |
This attractive (grade II listed) late 18th Century bridge in Parklands, Upminster, (off Corbets Tey Road) is characterised by a large semi-circular central arch with stepped keystone and two smaller blocked side arches of similar form. There are also four piers, originally with raised rectangular panels, embraced by curved approach walls.
The Council recently agreed a two-year £100,000 programme of restoration for the bridge and surrounding landscape.
11.10.07
HERITAGE IN HAVERING - no.3 |
TOMB AT ALL SAINTS CHURCH, CRANHAM
Classed as a listed building in January 1955, this railed tomb is located to the west of All Saints Chuch at the top of The Chase, Cranham.
HERITAGE IN HAVERING No 2 |
Our second feature looks at Boyd Hall in St Mary’s Lane, Cranham. The picture (by kind permission of John Phillips) shows the building in somewhat better condition in 2000, at which time it was a Grade II listed building.
Built in 1870, Boyd Hall was the village school in Cranham until 1950. It is a rare example of a complete "model" Victorian school and is an excellent example of Essex yellow stock brickwork. It is named after the Boyd family of Cranham Hall who first provided education for local children in a cottage on their estate in 1818 and through whose generosity it was built.
The building, now owned by All Saints Church, was recently de-listed and has since been subject to planning applications.
15.7.07
HERITAGE IN HAVERING No1 TELEPHONE KIOSK IN ST MARY’S LANE |
In our new feature, we look at the rich and varied range of buildings and structures across Havering that have historic or cultural significance. However, rather than looking at the better known landmarks, such as Upminster Windmill, Tithe Barn or Langtons in Hornchurch we shall be concentrating on the lesser known sites.
Our first visit looks at what may seem an unremarkable telephone box, but this kiosk is a listed building. Located in St Mary’s Lane, outside The Clock House, this is an unusual K6 type telephone box which was designed in 1935 by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. If you enter the kiosk (which is still operational) and look above your head, you will see a plaque with the inscription of the designer and the year of manufacture.
What buildings or structures would you like to see featured? Why not e.mail us on Have Your Say with your ideas?
25.6.07