Essex has lots of little towns, typically with amusing names that reference our long Anglo-Saxon history. One such location is Tollesbury, discovered in the countryside near Maldon and now an excellent location for nature fans and dog walkers to go to.
But this picturesque little town utilized to be a busy and entrepreneurial location, and was home to a big oyster fishing market back in the 19th century, later on ending up being an essential center for building racing luxury yachts. This suggested the town required to be available and quickly accessed by a big range of individuals – and it even had 2 stations.
The Kelvedon and Tollesbury Light Railway, called the ‘Crab and Winkle’ Railway, opened in 1904. It ranged from Kelvedon to Tollesbury, with stations along the method at Feering, Tiptree and Tolleshunt D’Arcy. Tollesbury Station opened in 1904 with the remainder of the line, then in 1907 another station in the town – Tollesbury Pier was opened. The 2nd station was simply a brief extension of the train line, staying open for less than twenty years.
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On May 7, 1951, the train was nearby the federal government as it was thought about unprofitable. According to Visit Essex, the really last train had actually chalked on its firebox “Born 1904. Died 1951” and on the bunker was the caution “there be numerous a poor soul need to stroll.”
The town is likewise loaded with other littles history, consisting of the 18th century town lock-up or cage, which was where intoxicated individuals were put till they sobered up. The town utilized to have 6 bars – so the lock-up was most likely rather hectic in its day.
And in 1851, the Tollesbury Murder shook the nation, as Mrs Cobb of East Street was completely killed in her bed while a girl slept beside her. It triggered an enormous stir in the regional neighborhood, however an inquest was performed and the implicated was attempted at Chelmsford Crown Court.
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