The first recorded name for billericay appeared in 1291 as byllyrica, although there were many variations of the name throughout the middle ages. The history of basildon tells a fascinating tale and through us creating this site i hope. Baildon photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The 45 most haunted places in essex that are overrun with.
Basildon national history society laindon community association. Send basildon village hall and recreation ground a booking enquiry. Use the search box to your right to find cheap and discounted books. Katie ferries is running a pilates class at basildon village hall from monday 14th october at 9. Between the basildon train line and clay hill road is an area of woodland which runs alongside puck lane, which had previously been known as claremont lane the 1888 ordnance survey map shows a structure in this area called middle hall. The history of basildon tells a fascinating tale and through us creating this site i hope we can remind people of all that is great and good about where we live. Geographically, nevendon is situated some 29 miles south east of london, set back 4 miles from the passing river thames in the county of essex. Westley hall is a grade ii listed building in langdon hills, essex, england. Basildon park, berkshire, england genealogy project. The name basildon may be derived from the anglosaxon personal name boerthal and the anglosaxon word dun, meaning hill. In the 19th century, the company pioneered a number of innovations in papermaking. Other buildings that stood around the hall were destroyed when the railway came to pitsea in thr 1850s source.
Originally a collection of villages in essex, basildon was developed as a new town after the second world war in 1949. If you go along to the british library reference division newspaper library colindale avenue, london, nw9 5he you can search through every paper that has ever been printed, and get copies of anything of interest, i know ive gone through all the basildon papers of 196012. The colourful ceramic tile panel across the top of the bus station was designed by william gordon, and consists of 16,000 hand printed tiles depicting the history of basildon. The earliest known reference to nevendon can be traced back to the reign of edward the confessor, 10421066, when it was known as newenden. The following is a list of other books and publications that might be of interest to those seeking information on local history around basildon. The fane family owned basildon park when sir francis skyes, 1 st baronet purchased it in the 1700s. Of course, they are subject to changes in economics, technology, geography, and the social climate.
Cromwell manor functions basildon essex east of england. This is basildon is predominantly a local history book that focuses heavily on the present day. Apr 14, 2007 one eighteenthcentury history says of basildon it may be conjectured that this quiet scene was at one period the metropolis of the district, illustrating the full circle basildon has turned from town to remote vilage and back to town in the course of about 1,000 years. Basildon village hall and recreation ground, bethesda. We usually have a speaker, see programme page, a mini show, sale table and tea, we also have good company and the opportunity to talk gardening, and make new friends. My first book basildon through time was published in.
Her demise marked the beginning of a downward turn in basildons history. This fascinating book traces the plotlanders story from the 1890s to the 1990s. Although my degree qualification is in art and design i find myself in the world of writing. Basildon historic photos and maps of basildon area. Basildon park is a country house situated 2 miles 3 kilometres south of goringonthames. Please dont use this form to send marketing or sales related enquiries. It was centred around holy cross church and botelers moat house until it gave its name to the new town. Most of the areas that make up the borough are listed in the domesday book. Network rail has organised a drop in for local villages at south stoke village hall to consult residents on its plans for the railway in the villages within the aonb. Basildon choral society the beginning the real beginning was in the front room at the house of margaret roper, a.
A priests hole was discovered there in the 1920s and there was a substantial well built tunnel from the hall to the sadlers farm area which may well have been intended as an escape route for catholics during the troubled religious period of the late tudors. This is the place to discuss the history of wickford. Michaels church the pitsea mount is situated right by the a on the east of basildon with st michaels church standing tall and overlooking pitsea. Grateful thanks are due to zena swordy, joan reid and claire coxhead for their work in compiling much of this brief history of basildon choral society from the societys archives. The house has been demolished and the moat was drained in october 1961.
Basildon national history society laindon community. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Sykes had money to buy it because he had joined the east india company eic in india and like others who had traveled there, he amassed a fortune. Pitsea hall is a grade ii listed building in basildon, essex, england. Explore the history of basildon park and find out more about its treasures.
Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. From fortunes from the east india company and wartime assistance to 1950s glitz and glamour, the history of basildon park is a rich and interesting one. The internet auction website ebay is also a useful resource. He had been clearing out his attic and had found this book. This morning i received a call from a follower of this site. I have two published local history books, my most recent book lost basildon was released in august 2019 by amberley publishing. Basildon hall was torn down in 1961, and was years old. The full history of basildon from prehistoric times to today is set out in the 2nd edition of basildon, berkshire an illustrated history. I grabbed a digital copy of the figureofeight route, which reassured me i could begin the basildon heritage trail at any point, and kicked off at the bus station. Basildon currently has one cinema cineworld which is located at the festival leisure park. She described the experience in basildon plotlands and has continued to. Nowadays it is best known for basildon park, a national trust property, built by john carr of york between 17771783 for sir. I bought my first house in basildon and as a result i was aware of the plotland. Bnhs manage marks hill nature reserve on behalf of essex wildlife trust, giving members the opportunity to take part in conservation work.
Basildon village hall and recreation ground, bethesda street. An early c16 timberframed and plastered house built on a e shaped plan with a cross wing at the west end and 3 gables on the south front. Basildon park is a country house situated 2 miles 3 kilometres south of goringonthames and streatley in berkshire, between the villages of upper basildon and lower basildon. Bobbingworth st germain, is a parish and a subdistrict in ongar district, essex. Heritage list entry summary for moat at basildon hall. Employed principally to work in basildon town centre, the warden is soon joined by others where their mandate is to assist the motorist rather than book the offender. There were numerous inns in billericay during the th and 14th centuries, including one called the red lion.
Delve into basildon parks treasures and find out more about this fascinating property. The book is hardback and runs to 300 pages with 147 illustrations. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of baildon. Basildon council is making decisions each day to balance the needs to maintain essential services and support those most in need, while following public health guidance to protect the public and staff against infection from coronavirus. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. A extraordinary collection of historic photos and maps of chalvedon school, the basildon area and essex. It is a beautifully balanced building of warm bath stone consisting of a main central block joined to individual pavilions by singlestorey linkages. By posting, you confirm that you have read and agree to the boards usage terms. Billericay was in fact part of the parish of great burstead until the 19th century. Basildon national history society 1 we meet at 8pm on the third tuesday of each month at the lca.
The masterpiece of john carr of york, this palladian villa was built for sir francis sykes between 1776 and 1783. The building was remembered in the name of middle hall path which ran from from this parkland and under the train line on to southernhay. It has a population of 1600 and comprises some 3,500 acres. The society, formed in 1968, has been a powerful voice for wildlife conservation in basildon for fifty years. The town of basildon was just a hamlet not all that long ago. Hall 1703 to 1771 was the inventor of the achromatic telescope and was born at leighonsea and lived at sutton.
For anyone wishing to further their knowledge beyond basildon, a selection of titles from billericay, wickford, areas of thurrock, and general essex books can be found on the local interest books menu. Basildon railway station is on the london, tilbury and southend railway line, serving the town of basildon, essex. First purchased in 1771 by francis sykes, it has enjoyed a fascinating past under the ownership of notable families, culminating in 1950s glamour with lord and lady iliffe before being gifted to the national trust. Origins of the names of some roads in basildon audley way the manorial name of audley commemorates the gift to sir thomas audley byhenry viii of the lands of the abbey of walden in 1538. The church was built in the century and only the tower and the cemetery remain. The domesday book records the extent of the devastation. Today basildon is made up several estates such as fryerns. As a kid i used to run wild with my dog spot on baildon bank, baildon green and through the knoll wood, mainly during the long light summer evenings but really just when ever i could i used to trail up through milner fields across shipley glen, over baildon moor and back home through the village. Explore a 1950s home within an 18thcentury house at the national trusts basildon. Going forward bus company is now running a sunday service through lower basildon.
In the 1800s the publisher william white of sheffield produced a small history of laindon in his yearly gazeteer and directory. Find halls near basildon, and view many more wedding party and events suppliers near you. It is owned by the national trust and is a grade i listed building. I suppose it is therefore not surprising that there is a great number of individuals from the borough who have become nationally or internationally famous.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Further along the same road is bowers gifford hall and then st. The borough of basildon is made up of several towns and villages. Basildon hall was named after a probable saxon, who named his property beortelfs hill which became beortelfs hall, which became basildon dun hill his name was thomas claxon, who was born of thomas and rebeccah claxon. The history of basildon tells a fascinating tale and through us creating this site i hope we can remind people of all that is great and good. Meantime, rehearsals at langdon hills prepared stainers the crucifixion to be performed at st martins on maundy thursday, by combined church choirs and basildon choral society. The north front has exposed timberframing, a large gable to the cross wing, a small central gabled wing and a hipped wing at the east end with a small gablet. List your events venue business on the basildon halls for hire directory today. Basildon, essex genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Basildon is a thamesside parish in the royal county of berkshire, lying between pangbourne to the south and streatley to the north and some 8 miles west of reading. This is the area where barstable or basildon hall stood, you can still see the dry moat that used to surround the hall.
This site was created in april 2015 to look in to, and share, the history of basildon borough. Basildon town is in south essex bordered by chelmsford to the north, benfleet to the east, thurrock to the south and brentwood to the west. Halls for hire basildon recommended basildon halls for hire. The chapel, dedicated to the holy cross, is a neat and substantial edifice, consisting of a nave and chancel, with an embattled tower surmounted by a spire. Most of these titles can also be found at basildon and other local area libraries. Reproduced here is the entry information for laindon from the 1848. If you would like to send basildon village hall and recreation ground a booking enquiry, please fill in the form below and click send.
Basildon park is a country house situated 2 miles 3 kilometres south of goring onthames. The society, formed by a group of voluntary enthusiasts dedicated to the study of the areas fauna, flora and green issues, hold regular meetings and have undertaken many projects where the aim is the conservation and preservation of woodland for future generations to enjoy. West berks libraries can help you uncover your family history. The 16th century hall, rich with history and reputed to be haunted, was converted to a public house in 1979 after basildon council purchased the. Great chalvedon hall is a grade ii listed building in basildon, essex, england. Basildon a chronological history 1970 1974 history forum site map. Pitsea hall is mentioned in the domesday book but the current house dates from the 1600s.
Where was the hall, which must have been near the focal point of the. Apr 10, 2020 the fane family owned basildon park when sir francis skyes, 1 st baronet purchased it in the 1700s. Welcome to the website of basildon natural history society. Basildon council community halls for hire basildon. Read about the history of basildon and see specially selected. We have great ranges of art and craft materials, books, stationery, kids toys, games, kids books and much more. If you are looking for cheap textbooks or a discount paperback can help you save money on all the books you buy, new and used. Read about the history of basildon and see specially. I bought my first house in basildon and as a result i was aware of the plotland development and how basildon had been. This is available from the author, clive williams obe at honeycroft house, pangbourne road, upper basildon, reading, berks rg8 8lp. Westley hall, langdon hills, essex history in structure. Great chalvedon hall, basildon, essex history in structure. That piece of essex history described in the book was a special period for many.
Basildon natural history society 50 years of basildons. The town we now call basildon, however, is rather different, in that it was created very deliberately. It became part of dickinson robinson group in 1966. Bnhs manage marks hill nature reserve on behalf of essex wildlife trust, giving members the opportunity to. The domesday book of 1086 refers to it as nezendena. If you go along to the british library reference division newspaper library colindale avenue, london, nw9 5he you can search through every paper that has ever been printed, and get copies of anything of interest, i know ive gone through all the basildon papers of. Given its proximity to london, a manor like basildon was eminently suitable for a wealthy and ambitious man such as sykes.
Lost basildon lost series local history series discover books. This record has been generated from an old county number ocn scheduling record. In the 1800s the publisher william white of sheffield produced a small history of laindon in his yearly gazetteer and directory. Books about the history of basildon, laindon, langdon hills, dunton, nevendon, vange and pitsea. Great chalvedon hall, basildon 5868 historic england. We usually have a speaker, see programme page, a mini show, sale table and tea, we also have good company and the opportunity to talk gardening, and make.
The rector of st martins church in basildon town centre offered the use of the church hall for rehearsals at fifteen shillings per night, commencing on 2nd may. During the 189697 season billericay town hall hosted an evening of entertainment to raise funds. Pitsea hall lane pitsea, basildon, essex east of england england, ss16 4uh. My first book basildon through time was published in november 2014, also by the same publisher. It has a history, often turbulent, that has been recorded back to neolithic times. A laindon, pitsea, vange, langdon hills, nevendon, dunton and basildon chronology of historical events from 1086 to the present. Basildon park estate was purchased by francis sykes in. The first historical reference to basildon is in records from 1086. Moat at basildon hall, basildon 1002162 historic england. The train station, which is near the town centre, is served by c2c who operate the line from london fenchurch street, via laindon, pitsea and southend central before terminating in thorpe bay. Basildon council is making decisions day by day in order to balance the need to maintain essential services and the need to support those who need our help the most, while at the same time following public health guidance for the protection of the public and. John dickinson stationery limited was a leading english stationery company founded in southwest hertfordshire. Basildon, a chapelry, is in the parish of laindon, union of billericay, hundred of barstable, and s.
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