Database

This is a list of the holdings (documents, photographs etc.) of the History Centre. To search use the box below. The list includes a description of every item in the archive, but not the text of documents or the image of a photograph.  For the latter please contact us or visit the History Centre during its opening times.

NumberTypeDescriptionDetails
2000:0001PhotoJanet Gibson at Pilgrims Farm 1950s
2000:0002PhotoCloggers farm. Postcard refers to double murder and suicide of Partridge family in 1908Photocopy of postcard. Details of the murder also in 2017.0031 and 2017.0032 reports in local newspapers.
2000:0005DocLaminated printout of burial records for 1859Funerals conducted by William B Ady. Names: Elizabeth Lewis, Joseph Raven, Edward Pratt, Lydia Wood, Charles D???, Benjamin Horth, Harriet Humphreys, Graham Perry
2000:0006DocChelmsford Petty Sessions - report of attempted suicide of Edward Chas. Porter (alias Belfore) by drowning.Display material - original location now known.
2000:0007DocRegister of Electors sample, 1918Exhibition material, copied from Archives Online. Shows family names A - F
2000:0008DocDeath duty index for Maria Ann Raven, died 8th April 1900.Copy of index, laminated and used for exhibition but original not found.
2000:0009DocExaminations record for poor reliefWilliam Calcraft and his wife, Hannah; George Ward; Thomas Bacon and family; Suzanna Campin;Susannah Linsell and child.
2000:0010PhotoCelebration at Well House; 1960s or 70s;Joan Barker's home at the time.
2000:0011PhotoHandbell ringers at Well House.Richard and Wendy Godden; Charles Cope.
2000:0012PhotoPostcard "Little Baddow Girls" dated 29th May 1909.Cloggers Farm.
2000:0013PhotoGeorge Enefer with gun and dogs.Probably at the rear of Wickhay Cottages.
2000:0014PhotoGeorge Enefer in Home Guard uniform, with bike.Outside Wickhay Cottages, North Hill.
2000:0015Photo1932 Cricket team outside old pavilion.Back Row (L to R) - Mrs EM Warsop, F Ager, RB Warsop, ???, Marrett, Malcolm Scott, C Vanstone (umpire). Front Row (L to R) - Lawrence; Mordaunt Currie, W Wilde; G Joslin, T Enefer, S Enefer
2000:0016PhotoHockey Club on carnival float. Rex Hovendon as teacher with 'St Trinians' girls.Molly Wyatt, Mike Parker, Judy Pittaway, Bob Upson, Janet Burr, Margaret Gibbons, John Fowler, Gordon Callan, Ann Wyatt, Daphne Pittaway, Ann Sandiford, Mary Munn, Eddie Wood, Rex Hovendon.
2000:0017PhotoMrs Turner and Miss Cooke in schoolroom; date not known.
2000:0018PhotoGirl on Heather HillsPostcard of girl, named elsewhere as Phyllis Boreham, c.1908
2000:0020PhotoInterior of St Mary's Church, 2013
2000:0022PhotoEdwardian photo at gate between Love's Lane and Heather HillsShows family - details not known. Listed as "Little Baddow No.7"
2000:0023PhotoB/W photo of Miss Sorrell's shop at the top of North Hill, taken c.1900
2000:0025PhotoCongregational Sunday School Treat c.1914Baddow Road Congregational Church Sunday School treat, on the Chelmer and Blackwater navigation, near King's Mill, Little Baddow
2000:0027PhotoWarren Cottage, North Hill c.1904Two postcards one dated August 19th 1911, from someone who had been staying at Coleraines
2000:0028DocsMinutes of Ordinary and Annual Parish Council Meetings 1967-1979
2000:0029DocsParish Newsletters 1967-1979
2000:0030DocsVillage Activity Lists 1967-1979
2000:0031DocThe Renewal Program 1970s Leaflet
2000:0032Docs1950-1955 Parish Council correspondence 1950-1955 Parish Council correspondence – W H Bromley (Witch Wood), Christian Berridge, Emily Everett, Mrs Balentine, Mrs Turner, A Tunstill
2000:0033Doc1962 Index of Village Organisations
2000:0034DocsParish Council Correspondence 1933-1934Mr A.E.Robinson (Firtree Lane), Advertisement Byelaws
2000:0035Docs1933 Transfer of ownership of “The Rodney”From Edward William Bickmore to John Vincent Goldsworthy
2000:0036Docs1943-1949 Parish Council correspondenceCharringtons, Sale of Pasture Land adjoining Memorial Hall( Mr W R Hood, Mr Frank Ager, Mr Wooder), Mrs Sapford (Almshouses), Rev W.F.G.Mitchell (The Rectory), Wickhay Cottages ( Mr Mead, Mr Partlett, Little Baddow Copyhold Allotments – Poors Wood (Joseph J Speakman, W B Blood, William Gooday Strutt, Jeremiah Pledger, James Tweed, Samuel Snow, Johnson Clark), Mr and Mrs William Brown (Oakworth Cottage)
2000:0037DocHandwritten notes on archaeology
2000:0038DocThe Medieval Tilery at DanburyEssex Archaeological Society Pamphlet by P J Drury, Chairman of Research and Fieldwork Committee, March 1974
2000:0039DocTwo Bronze Looped Axeheads found on Phillows Farm, 1974Photocopies of pages 146 and 147 from an unnamed source with “Work undertaken by Essex County Council Archaeological Section 1971-76” by Christine Couchman
2000:0040DocFossil Horns found at Paper Mill BridgeLetter from Colchester and Essex Museum, dated 26 May 1965, to Mrs P.T.Barker (The Ridge House) regarding Fossil Horns found in 1935 and late Bronze Age hoard.
2000:0041DocExhibition notes on archaeological finds in Little BaddowFinds from Site of Old Vicarage, Brick Making (16th/17th century), Bronze axe-head found near New Lodge
2000:0042PhotoChildren's Nativity Play December 72
2000:0043PhotoCongregational Church Sunday School Treat at the Old Rodney 1904
2000:0044Booklet"Little Baddow in the Seventeenth Century" by J Berridge (Reprints from Essex Review Vol 43, January, April, July 1934)Henry Mildmay, Richard Barrington, James Wheelhouse, Gyles and Dorothie Blake, Tweedy, Matthew Rudd, Thomas Fuller, John Newton, Susan Cooke, John Vessey, Maundeford Bramston, Gobert Barrington, John Oakes, Edmund Butler, Elias Pledger
2000:0045Booklet"Little Baddow in the Sixteenth Century" by J Berridge (Reprints from Essex Review Vol 45 October 1936, Vol 46 April 1937)
2000:0046Booklet"Little Baddow in the Middle Ages" by J Berridge (Reprints from Essex Review Vol 48 January, April, July 1939)
2000:0048Doc2012/13 History Centre Exhibitions and EventsOur Village in the 20th Century, Fragmentation to Reconciliation 1662-2012, Read All About Us
2000:0049PhotoPoleighsView from North Hill
2000:0050PhotoSpalding photo of Sorrell's shop and corner c.1910Spalding postcard No.566 looking up North Hill to Miss Sorrell’s shop
2000:0051PhotoNorth HillNotes on the back of photograph are by Roy Warsop (the shorter of the two boys shown in the photo); Mr (Pigkiller) Ager and Mrs Ager (by Warren Collage), Harry Martin and R Warsop. Poss date 1911
2000:0053PhotoAlbert Everett and farm cart
2000:0054PhotoTrack to Old Vicarage c.2020
2000:0056DocEssex Chronicle publication 14th September 2001 entitled Essex History from the Air.Top of Colam Lane, Little Baddow 1971
2000:0057PhotoYe Olde Rustic BridgeBehind the original Paper Mill, just to the left of the far side of the present road bridge;
2000:0058PhotoAerial Photo of River Chelmer looking east (26th Sept 1970)Area to the east of North Hill, take from 6,000ft
2000:0059PhotoFloodsPaper Mill Bridge;
2000:0060DocJames HarrisNotes on James Harris (URC Preacher of Woodham Walters) by Stella Waller
2000:0062FolderLittle Baddow Parish Magazines May 1940-May 1944
2000:0065PhotoGirl on Heather HillsPhyllis Boreham, c.1908
2000:0066Doc1984-85 Little Baddow Activities and Services Leaflet
2000:0067PhotoJohn Vale standing in doorway of his shopQueens Jubilee 1977
2000:0068Doc1986-87 Little Baddow Activities and Services Leaflet
2000:0069PhotoNew Lodgec.1900; shows members of the Speakman family outside the front door.
2000:0070DocsMinutes of Ordinary and Annual Parish Council Meetings 1988-1990
2000:0071PhotoWoodlands, The Ridge
2000:0072Doc1992 Parish Newsletter
2000:0073PhotoPaper Mill Lock houseEarly years of 20th century;
2000:0074Doc1996 Information Pack (Activities List and Information)
2000:0076Doc2005 Little Baddow Parish Council Annual Report and Newsletter
2000:0078FolderParish Council Papers 1950-1952
2000:0079PhotoFir Tree Cottage 1921North Hill; Shows fir tree blown down 1st January 1925; Shows Poleighs in background;
2000:0080Doc2006 History Centre Exhibitions and Events LeafletThe Village History Exhibition, In Ages Past: Church and Chapel in Little Baddow, The Canal Age, Archaeology in Little Baddow, Reading, 'Riting and 'Rithmetic
2000:0082ArtefactLieutenant Jesse Dell WWI Medals
2000:0084ArtefactArthur Evan Thomas WWI Memorabilia
2000:0086ArtefactFriends of the VillagePortrait and notes about Miss Mary Pyne and Margaret Kirwan (Gibbs Cottage)
2000:0087FolderPhotographs from the 17th Century Faire 2012.
2000:0088ArtworkLittle Baddow MillFramed print
2000:0089PhotoHuskards Mill (Paper Mills) 1891
2000:0090ArtefactPlaque of Hartford MeetinghouseMembers of the First Church of Christ in Hartford, known as Center Church and founded in 1632 in Cambridge, MA, trekked with their minister, the Rev Thomas Hooker, to settle Hartford, CT in 1636, The meetinghouse was built in 1807.
2000:0091PhotoJarvis family group, walk after Millennium Ceremony.
2000:0092ArtefactDeryck CollingwoodFramed photo 1985
2000:0094Artwork1909 Burleigh print of an area near Baddow RodneyFramed colour print
2000:0096DocLittle Baddow Hockey Club 1956 ReunionHostess: Mary Martin : Longwood, Little Baddow, Elise and Pyev Carter, Annie Mountfort, Molly and Alan Hendricks, Daphne and Bill Green , John and Mary Munro, Eileen and Mike Akehust (did not attend, apology sent), Ron and Vera Puddephatt, Rita and Roger Byrne (did not attend, apology sent), Mary and Bob Rolton (did not attend, apology sent), Sheila Knight (did not attend, apology sent), Ann Tyrell (did not attend, apology sent), John and Jennifer Fowler , Eddie Wood , Bob and Margaret Upson, Judy and Ken Iliffe, Yvonne Vince (did not attend, apology sent), Noel and Chris Taylor, Pat and Bill Warner, Bill and Jean Windley (did not attend, apology sent), Pat Manaton, Judy Ashdown(did not attend, apology sent), Jean Hydes (did not attend , apology and donation sent), David Kiddle (did not attend , apology and donation sent), Jennifer Speakman (did not attend, apology sent), Janet Christie (did not attend), Richard Ratcliffe (did not attend, apology sent), Mike Parker, Mary Parker (did not attend), Margaret Parker (did not attend), Wilf and Nita Sizer, Goff West, Pam Baker (did not attend), Jill Stacey (did not attend), John Burgess (did not attend), Ann Dickson (did not attend), Susan Massingham (did not attend), Robin and Cynthia Fanshawe, Ron Holdcroft (did not attend ) , Benny Foreman (did not attend, apology sent), Fenwick Wilson (did not attend, apology sent), Gordon and Joyce Cullen (did not attend, apology sent – “love to all”), Bunny Rogers (did not attend), Margaret Burr (did not attend) , Janet Burr (signed Janet Gleghorn), Pat Ward (did not attend), Richard Bailey , David Gill (did not attend), Jack and Joyce Mills, Desmond Collins (did not attend), Mavis and Felicity Butcher (did not attend), Ian Peke (did not attend), Bruce Ratcliffe (did not attend, apology sent ), Mary Phippen (Holland) (did not attend , apology sent), Margaret and David Enders (did not attend), Mike Parry-Cook (did not attend), Bill Agar (did not attend), Rita Rom (did not attend), George Mins (did not attend), Richard Walkdene (did not attend), Malcom Godfrey and wife , Ray Olley and wife, Johnny Latham (did not attend), Susan Tubbs – (signed Sue Lidbury-Tubbs), John Muirhead (did not attend, apology sent), Henry Nurse (did not attend), Roy Hollowell (did not attend, apology and donation sent), Jackie Eavney (did not attend, apology sent), John Fillibrown (did not attend), Peter Andrews and wife (did not attend, apology sent)
2000:0098FolderRobert ShepherdBorough Council Election Material 2004
2000:0100FolderApprenticeship PapersJames Juniper 1817
2000:0102FolderLittle Baddow Paper MillCopy of 1861 letter from Simon Snow (miller) to Mrs Aylmer re flood damage contribution
2000:0104FolderDeryck Collingwood3 Letters from Deryck Collingwood to Joan Barker 1990/91 mentioning some 17th century LB inhabitants
2000:0106DocBaddow Policeman Goes Mad on his BeatEssex County Standard article 16 Sept 1899 – George Jones
2000:0108DocChristmas card by William Washington showing a line drawing of St Mary’s ChurchDated Xmas 1952 and New Year 1953, addressed to Daisy Alcock
2000:0110ArtworkWilliam Washington line drawing of The Granite BridgeKingshouse, Argyllshire, no date
2000:0112DocWilliam Washington letter regarding Miss Alcock’s appealSent from Upper Norwood dated 26 June 1951
2000:0114DocWilliam Washington letter stating enclosure of cheque for £1.10.0Sent from High Garret, undated
2000:0116DocChristmas card by William Washington showing line drawing of Victory sign over Union Jack below lionDated 1941
2000:0118MountedLB Post OfficePainting by M W Merritt of the post office, North Hill, c.1950s
2000:0120DocsMinutes of Ordinary and Annual Parish Council Meetings 1955-1966
2000:0122DocsMinutes of Ordinary and Annual Parish Council Meetings 1984-1987
2000:0124DocThe Ford and Aspects of Roman FarmingNotes about Hurrell’s Lane
2000:0128PhotoTennis Courts at the Old Rodney c.1930Postcard
2000:0130PhotoAerial photo of ToftsFrom north, 19th June 2000 c.7pm
2000:0132PhotoAerial photo of Chelmer Cottage19th June 2000 c.7pm
2000:0134PhotoAerial photo of North HillFrom NE, 19th June 2000 c.7pm
2000:0136BookLittle Baddow Scarecrows 2009 Calendar
2000:0138BookLittle Baddow & Danbury in Bygone Days Calendar 1985Papermills Bridge c.1900, Danbury Church c.1905, Little Baddow Church and Hall c.1910, The Old Bakery c.1905, The Old Rodney c.1905, Main Road Danbury c.1925, Cottage in the Bush c.1900, The Griffin c.1908, Colam Lane c.1905, Danbury Palace c.1860, North Hill c.1905, Main Road Danbury c.1905
2000:0138:0001PhotoSpalding photo of Bridge at Paper Mill Lock (No.386) with concise historyShowing barge carrying timber and bargees c.1900
2000:0138:0002PhotoDanbury Church c.1905 with concise historyPhotocopy of old photo
2000:0138:0003PhotoLittle Baddow Church and Hall c.1910 with concise history
2000:0138:0004PhotoThe Old Bakery, Danbury Common c.1905 with concise historyPhotocopy of old photo
2000:0138:0006PhotoMain Road Danbury, looking west c.1925 with concise history
2000:0138:0007PhotoCottage in the Bush c.1900 with concise historyHumfry Hedge, Daniel Cornewall, John Burchell, Mr Wackrill, Dr C Armstrong Gibbs
2000:0138:0008PhotoThe Griffin Danbury c.1908 with concise historyPhotocopy of Spalding photo of Great Eastern Railway bus outside the Griffin Inn, Danbury
2000:0138:0009PhotoColam Lane c.1905 photo with concise historyLooking towards top of hill and Aldermanburgh;
2000:0138:0010PhotoDanbury Palace c.1860 with concise historyCopy of painting of Danbury Palace
2000:0138:0011Photo North Hill c.1905 with concise historyFred Spalding postcard No.567 showing 57 Hillside Cottages and The Return; road unmade both houses weatherboarded
2000:0138:0012PhotoMain Road Danbury c.1905 with concise historyPhotocopy of Spalding photo
2000:0140DocLittle Baddow in the Past - notes on various housesResearch by Mrs P J Barker and Mrs and Mrs Warsop
2000:0142DocsCopies of documents relating to cottage near Manse occupied by Lindsell family
2000:0144PhotoCricket Bat Making1946; Leslie Stubbings, Cyril Warsop, Walter Warsop, Noel Warsop
2000:0146PhotoCricket bats for shipping to West Indies1957, Cyril Warsop
2000:0148Photo1949 Little Baddow Cricket Club second XINewspaper cutting; Keith Miles, David Robinson, Brian Mason, Fred Kite, Tony Ketley, Ted Pizzy, Geoff Green, Ted Enefer, Cedric Joslin, Max Warsop, John Enefer, Don Seargent, Fred Enefer; 2004 photos of Cricket Club centenary;
2000:0150DocHowzat for making a great cricket bat?Chronicle article, 2 June 2011 about Warsop Stebbing
2000:0151PhotoHeather Hills, looking westwards c.1918
2000:0152DocLittle Baddow Cricket Club History pre-1900Copies of Essex Chronicle articles 1790 and 1885
2000:0158DocWilliam KnightbridgeRector of St Mary's in 1536.
2000:0160DocParsonage FarmPainting, date unknown
2000:0162PhotoThe Cottage at Parsonage Farm c.1900
2000:0164DocCopy of 1851 Indenture Contract for Benjamin Warsop
2000:0166DocLittle Baddow WI 75th Anniversary Certificate
2000:0168DocLittle Baddow WI Christmas Luncheon Menu, 1988 (70th Anniversary)
2000:0170DocLittle Baddow Millennium WalkLeaflet describing circular walk around Little Baddow. Map and instructions on card. Circular walk 6.9 miles.
2000:0172PhotoHandbell Ringers at Walters Cottage, Christmas 1993
2000:0174Doc1903 letters of Edith E Chaplin (Bassetts) to her daughter Audrey GregoryAyrton Chaplin, Mary Pyne, William E Ayrton, Herta Ayrton, Israel Zangwill, Margaret Kirwan, Isabel Heuvey, Henry Nicholson, Ursula Gregory, Lady Constance Baines, Jane Nicholson, Henry Chaplin, Christopher Gregory, Douglas Forbes, Elizabeth Marie Dixon, Sylvia Percival, Cuthbert Baines, Barbie Ayrton, Alice Grenfell, Alicia Percival, Edith Sadler, Edith Zangwill, Miss Baker, Lucy Pinniger
2000:0176DocsMarven Family MemoriesPhotos, memories etc
2000:0178DocMemories of Jean Harman nee Bane, born 1930
2000:0180DocJohn Mudd2011 Essex Chronicle article
2000:0182Doc1986 Order of Service for a Service of Thanksgiving for Thomas Hooker and John EliotMultiple copies, 1 autographed by Hooker descendants
2000:0184DocWar Memorial Appeal (2015)Leaflet giving brief history of Little Baddow War Memorial; Target of £15,000 for appeal.
2000:0186DocOrder of Service for Rededication of War Memorial, 2016
2000:0188AudioChildhood in Little Baddow in 1930/40sInterview with Brian and Pam Targrass conducted in 1997 about growing up and holidaying in Little Baddow
2000:0192DocComments on "G for Gas"Letter from John Medbury
2000:0194DocEarthworks at Little Baddow, notes by Jesse Berridge in Essex Archaeological Transactions, Vol 19, pp 199-200, 1930Follow-up to P12ac
2000:0196DocLittle Baddow in Middle Ages - key to mapInformation taken from 2000:0046
2000:0200Doc1998 Little Baddow Activities and Information
2000:0202DocMillennium papers"Essex Millennium Festival 2000" Brochure
2000:0204DocMillennium papers"Towards the Millennium 1998 Update" Brochure
2000:0206DocMillennium papers"The Village and the Millennium" summary of Millennium Group plans by Simon Johnson
2000:0208DocMillennium papers"Fantastic Journey" programme of the special Millennium Fund production by Little Baddow Drama
2000:0210DocMillennium papersMillennium Committee Income and Expenditure from 2 September 1999 to 4 May 2000
2000:0212DocMillennium papersList of drinks purchased / returned for unknown Millennium event
2000:0214DocMillennium papersDetails of tickets purchased by individuals
2000:0216DocMillennium papersLetter from Paul Smith (butcher of Stretham, Cambridgeshire) dated 24 April 2000 to Simon Johnson regarding food order.
2000:0218DocMillennium papersLetter of thanks dated 12th June 2000 from Simon Johnson – Pat Breeze, Vicki Briggs, Mike Heard, Russell Hooks, Sian Hurrell, Jennifer Mead, Maurice Staines, Bob Shepherd.
2000:0220DocMillennium PapersMinutes of Little Baddow Parish Council Annual Meeting of 4 May 2000 – Mrs M Martin, Mrs H Middelboe, Mr J Robinson, Mr B Welch, Mr M Staines, Simon Johnson, Mr T Thorogood, Mr R Goodall, Mr M Hurrell, Mr R Shepherd
2000:0222DocMillennium PapersChelmsford Millennium Award correspondence from May 2000.
2000:0224DocMinutes of Millennium Group Meetings Jan 1999 - May 2000Pat Breeze, Vicki Briggs, Mo Cartwright, Mike Heard, Russell Hooks, Sian Hurrell, Simon Johnson, Tom Mabbit, Jennifer Mead, Bob Shepherd, Maurice Staines
2000:0226PhotoSpalding photo of Little Baddow (No.1747)Colam Lane; looking towards top of hill and Aldermanburgh;
2000:0228DocsDaisy AlcockAutobiographical notes plus copies of photos
2000:0230PhotoThree colour photos of aerial view of Paper Mill in Flood 2001.Chelmsford Weekly News 2001
2000:0232PhotoPhotograph of Rushes Lock, River Chelmer
2000:0234PhotoPhoto of unnamed section of river, showing flooding
2000:0236NewspapersNewspaper clipping about a £25,000 grant from the Hanson Environment Fund to the Essex Environment Trust to help Chelmer Canal Trust get rid of Pennywort.Essex Chronicle 22 July 2004
2000:0238NewspapersNewspaper clipping about a Dragon Boat Race for charity at Paper Mill Lock, Little BaddowNo date
2000:0240Book"Sick in Body, Perfect of Memory" by John Bundock, 2010Little Baddow Wills in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1500-1857 - Thomas Baxter (1494), Clement Smythe (1551), Thomas Blake (1599), Thomas Emery (1618), William Bridge (1635), John Hubbard (1638), Thomas Vessey (1637), Sir Henry Mildmay (1637), John Newton (1646), Frauncis Mildmay (1647), Richard Vessey (1649), Robert Bredge (1651), Ciceley Mildmay (1654), Thomas Reeve (1653), John Harvey (1655), Elinor Bretland (1657), Thomas Coales (1670), Dame Amy Mildmay (1669), Sir Gobert Barrington (1692), William Hunt (1697), Dame Elizabeth Barrington (1698), Robert Collman (1720), Thomas Jeffrey (1728), Michael Pittman (1727), Charles Gordon (1737), Elizabeth Waterson (1742), John Richarson (1743), Edmund Fowler (1750), Benjamin Harrington (1757), Robert Clerke (1763), Thomas Desaguliers (1777), Thompson Stoneham (1780), John Baker (1786), Rev John Steffe (1786), John Baker (1797), Thomas Hodges (1798), John Hale (1792), Mary Hodges (1805), Francis Burgess (1811), William Lee (1818), John Simmons (1819), Thomas Baker (1808), William Johnson (1830), Edmund Simmons (1826), Benjamin Livermore (1835), Susannah Sorrell (1835), John Raven (1840), William Goodday Strutt (1842), Frances Ward (1848), James Johnson Jeggins (1847), Rev Stephen Morell (1850), Robert Tweed (1840), Jeremiah Pledger (1854)
2000:0242Book"Little Baddow in the News 1750-1950" by John Bundock, 2012
2000:0244PhotoPost Office Stores c.1920s ?
2000:0246Booklet"Through the Seasons – Notes on the Churchyard & Grounds, Little Baddow" by Brenda Hooson2007
2000:0248Booklet"Little Baddow United Reformed Church – A History" by Rev Dr R Buick KnoxUpdated and reissued 2007
2000:0250Doc1909 Butler Educational Trust scheme rules
2000:0252Doc1937/1938 Butler Educational Foundation scheme amendments
2000:0254Doc1957 Butler Educational Foundation payments
2000:0256Doc1908 Butler Educational Foundation correspondence
2000:0258Doc1927 Butler Educational Foundation correspondence
2000:0260Doc1930-31 Butler Educational Foundation correspondence
2000:0262Doc1934-37 Butler Educational Foundation application
2000:0264Doc"Our visit to Little Baddow" booklet
2000:0266DocExtract about school from 1965 WI Scrapbook
2000:0268ArtefactMemorial PlaquePrivate John James Porter b. 1895
2000:0270DocOrder of Service for 27th Annual Service in honour of Thomas Hooker and John EliotLittle Baddow Chapel, 7 July 2013
2000:0272Newspapers1986 Essex Chronicle cutting - 2 letters in response to previous article regarding Thomas Hooker 400th Anniversary
2000:0274DocThomas Hooker and the DevilCopy of article by Alice Porter published in Connecticut Magazine, July-August 1906
2000:0276NewspapersNewspaper cutting showing Rex Hovenden, Mrs ME Hood and Canon Jesse Berridge at opening of new Memorial Hall, 1960
2000:0278DocNotes on the Memorial Hall by Alan AshfordFor the book "A Century of Village Life"
2000:0280DocThe Destruction of the Memorial Hall by Fire April 1959Notes by Alan Ashford, February 1998
2000:0282DocStrutt family holdings in Little Baddow 1677-1923Copied from original in cellar of Terling Place
2000:0286MountedMap and brief notes of Wickhay GreenWilliam Jolly, Samuel Jeggons, Nathaniel Perry
2000:0288ArtefactLittle Baddow Guild of Arts Minute Book BoxMetal box for holding minute books, c.1955
2000:0290DocChelmer Crusies Leaflet 1991
2000:0292JournalEssex Archaeology No 7, Sept 1990Roman Villa at Boreham
2000:0294ArtefactMetal Box, Packet of 50 Craven A cigarettes
2000:0296:aArtefact2020 Papermill Lock RefurbishmentReplacement of Lock Gates - Pin from old Lock Gate workings
2000:0296:bArtefact2020 Papermill Lock RefurbishmentReplacement of Lock Gates - Section from Lock Arm
2000:0296:cArtefact2020 Papermill Lock RefurbishmentReplacement of Lock Gates - 'T' piece from old Lock Gate
2000:0298PhotoNational School Class photo, c.1890s/1900sMiss Clench on left, Mr Thomas on right
2000:0300PhotoNational School Class photo, c.1890s/1900sMr Thomas on right
2000:0302DocOrder of Service for Remembrance Sunday, 100th Anniversary of the End of First World War 1914-1918Little Baddow Memorial Hall, 11 Nov 2018
2000:0304Newspapers"63 not out!", Essex Chronicle 17 July 1992
2000:0306Newspapers"Dr. Armstrong Gibbs dies", Essex Chronicle 13 May 1960
2000:0308Doc2009/2010 History Centre Exhibitions and Events LeafletThe Village Churchyard - Old Names & Memorials, A Village Childhood, High Days and Holidays, The Origin of Place Names
2000:0312DocLocal Museum Volunteers Nominated for SHARE AwardPress Release May 2015
2000:0314:aNewspapers"Charting the waterways", Essex Chronicle 17 Aug 2006LBHC exhibition of Alastair Stewarts Canal Memorabilia
2000:0314:bPhoto2006 LBHC The Canal Age Exhibition
2000:0316ArtworkWatercolour of Rodney Public House by Jill Goodson
2000:0318ArtworkWatercolour of Little Baddow Mill by Jill Goodson
2000:0320ArtworkWatercolour of Sandford Mill by Jill Goodson
2000:0322ArtworkWatercolour of the Hythe, Maldon, by Jill Goodson
2000:0324ArtworkWatercolour of Riverside Inn, Chelmsford, by Jill Goodson
2000:0326ArtworkWatercolour of military person by Jill Goodson
2000:0328ArtworkWatercolour of Barnes Mill, Chelmsford, by Jill Goodson
2000:0330PhotoDanbury in Bygone DaysCopies of various Spalding postcards with concise history - Moore's Bridge 1894, The Street c.1890, The Old Bakery Runsell Green c.1905, Danbury Common c.1900 looking west along Sandon Road, Bell Hill c.1895, The Chantry c.1910, Danbury Village c.1922, Woodham Road Danbury Common c.1905, Danbury Church c.1914, Danbury Main Road c.1895, Danbury War Memorial just before its dedication, Belvedere Farm c.1914
2000:0332PhotoTwelve B&W Postcards of Danbury, undatedIncluding views of Danbury Church, Danbury Common, Main Road
2000:0334DocExtracts from Parish Magazines 1917-1947 relating to Rev Jesse Berridge
2000:0336Book"Burning Lamps - A Family History" by Noel ClarkSamuel Maddocks, Elizabeth Revel
2000:0340DocMessage from George VI to School Children, 1946
2000:0342ArtefactBone Bangle, date unknownFound at Walter's Cottage, North Hill
2000:0344ArtefactTwo clay pipe bowls
2000:0346PhotoLittle Baddow School Folk Dancing TeamBack Row: Peggy Kersey, Doris Webb, Joyce Miles, Peggy Smith, Ruth Burton. Middle Row: Pearl Peacock, Peggy Banes, Pat Sergeant, Joyce Lightfoot, Joyce Jordon, Edith Rolfe. Front Row: Margery Knight, Glenys Scrivener, Pat Willett, Olive Enefer, Betty Joslin, Polly Whait, Peggy Peacock
2000:0362NewspapersObituary for JD MorellIllustrated London News, 4 April 1891
2000:0368Book"Outrage, the Edalji Five and the Shadow of Sherlock Holmes" by Roger OldfieldStoneham family
2000:0370MountedRestoration of Poleighs, 199215 photographs
2000:0372MapMap of the Lands belonging to Mowden Hall, 1723
2000:0374MapCopies of 1677 map with field details
2000:0376MapMap of Springfield, Danbury and Little BaddowDate unknown c.1950s
2000:0380MapMap of Little Baddow district showing sites from Berridge novels
2000:0382MapMap of Chelmsford district showing sites from Berridge novels
2000:0384ArtworkCollage of Little Baddow Chapel by Bet Ashford May 2006
2000:0386PhotoPhotograph of the Old Rodney, Little Baddow 1894
2000:0388Artefact"The Copper Beech Tree" by John MuddSculpture created from the wood of the copper beech tree that stood by the National School
2000:0390ArtefactOak Tree Section TimelineSection of oak tree blown down in 1997 with tree rings labelled to show historical dates
2000:0392MountedPlans from 2013 excavation at The Warren, Heather Hills in 2013
2000:0394Book"Anne Berridge her Alphabet" by Jesse Berridge
2000:0398Doc1972 Butler Educational Scheme amendments
2000:0400Map1:2500 OS Sheets TL 7807 and TL 7907 published 1966 annotated with details of scheduled trees c.1970sNorth Hill (Top), The Ridge (North End), Spring Elms Lane
2000:0402Map1:2500 OS Sheets TL 7607 and TL 7707 published 1967 annotated with details of scheduled trees c.1970sColam Lane, Holybred Lane, Chapel Lane
2000:0404Map1:2500 OS Sheets TL 7606 and TL 7706 published 1966 annotated with details of scheduled trees c.1970sThe Ridge
2000:0406Map1:2500 OS Sheets TL 7608 and TL 7708 published 1967 annotated with details of scheduled trees c.1970sLB church, Wickhay
2000:0408Map6 inch map of Little Baddow showing footpaths, undated
2000:0410Map1:2500 OS Sheets TL 7808 and TL 7908 published 1966 annotated with details of scheduled trees c.1970sTofts, Bassetts
2000:0412MapDanbury Conservation Zone, Major Habitats and Safeguarded Sites, Nature Conservancy Council c.1970s
2000:0414Map1:2500 OS Sheets TL 7606 and TL 7706 published 1966 annotated with details of scheduled trees c.1970sNew Lodge, Graces, Riffhams
2000:0416Book"The English Miss Today and Yesterday" by Alicia C Percival published 1939Ideals, methods and personalities in the education and upbringing of girls during the last hiundred years
2000:0418DocLittle Baddow School Report Card 1955Stella Smith aged 6yrs 11mths
2000:0420DocTranscripts of Tapes 1 and 2Rev A Maclean, Miss Black, Peter Woodhouse, Cyril Warsop, Harry Bowles, Mrs Warsop, Cyril Warsop
2000:0422DocInstructions for using Sound Archive
2000:0424ArtefactSampler embroidered by Anne Campion aged 15 in 1866
2000:0426PhotoGravy Lane with Pilgrims in the background
2000:0428ArtworkWatercolour of Pilgrims
2000:0430PhotoPilgrims
2000:0432PhotoPoleighsCopies of painting
2000:0434ArtworkWatercolour of Water Hall (Belmers)
2000:0436ArtworkPainting of Old Riffhams by Jill Goodson2 paintings and caption; Richer de Refham; Richard de Capernore;
2000:0438PhotoPostcard showing the Sanatorium Tents, Little BaddowPreviously Bowling Alley House
2000:0440DocNotes on Colam Lane: Andanburies/Jipps/GattonsAnns Cottage; Cockleys; Hill House; Butler's Charity Cottages; Cranley;Saward; Strutt; Jaggs; Bundock; Campion; Shipman; Fleet; Clark; Everett; Gipps; Bentley; White; Clench; Prior; Pledger; Moss; Barnard; Barnes; Sanson; Lucking; Diaper
2000:0444:aPhotoWI 40th Anniversary 1958 in the old Memorial Hall (Old War Memorial Board on the right)Row 1 (LH Side) front to back - Mrst Stunt, NK, Mrs Hulse, Mrs Harrod, Mrs Puddephatt, Mrs Ager, Miss Perry, Miss Stamford, Mrs Smith, Miss Harris, Mrs Hunt, Mrs Cole (Danbury WI), Mrs Howe; Row 2 - NK, Mrs Kersey, NK, NK, Mrs Curle, Mrs Darron, NK, NK, NK, NK, Mrs Dye, NK, Mrs Collins; Row 3 - NK, NK, Mrs Dawkins, Mrs Mattock; Row 4 - Mrs Partlett, Mrs Dancer, Mrs Young, Mrs Stewart, Mrs Leakey, Miss Everett, Miss Black; Back - Mrs Gregory, NK, Mrs Sizer, Mrs Russell-Walker, Mrs D Thompson
2000:0444:bPhotoWI 40th Anniversary 1958 in the old Memorial Hall
2000:0444:cPhotoWI 40th Anniversary 1958 in the old Memorial Hall
2000:0444:dPhotoWI 40th Anniversary 1958 in the old Memorial Hall
2000:0444:ePhotoWI 40th Anniversary 1958 in the old Memorial Hall
2000:0444:fPhotoWI 40th Anniversary 1958 in the old Memorial Hall
2000:0444:gPhotoWI 40th Anniversary 1958 in the old Memorial HallNita Sizer, President (back), Dorothy Thompson, ex-president(left); Miss Everett, organist at the Church (right).
2000:0446PhotoPicture of Walter Warsop bowling 1907With a copy of letter from Warsop to Graham ? 23 Sept 1931
2000:0448PhotoScout Group, Walton 1936Back Row: Harry Shortt, Bernard Ager, John Murrell, Archie Cameron, Peter Sargeant, Jack Pheby. Front Row: Ron joslin, Gordon Sargeant, Don Sargeant
2000:0456PhotoModel of new Memorial Hall on stand 19607 photos
2000:0458PhotoPostcard of Spring Elm Lane (No.67998)Looking east with Postman's Lane on right
2000:0460DocEdmund Butler & Butler's Charity by Pat and Michael Herniman
2000:0462DocExtracts from school log books 1874-1945
2000:0462:aDocExtracts from school log books 1876A Bright, Agnes Loveday, Albert Dace, Alice Freeman, Alice Lewsey, Arthur Bright, Arthur Dace (11), Charles Clark (12), Charles Watts, Clara Lewsey, Dorah Perkins, Edith Nunn, Eliza Lucking, Eliza Smith, Elizabeth Miles, Ellen Mulley, Emma Harding, Emma Smith, FW Clench, Frederic Perkins (10), Frederick Niven, George Perkins (10), Hugh Clench (9), James Gibson, Jas Box, Jas Kimm, Jas Loveday, Joseph Nunn, Lavina Byford, Linge, Linsell, Mynett, Rose Jenkins, Susannah Willers, Thos Perkins, Walter Mynett, Wilfred Willers, William Mulley (12), William Raven, William Tyler (13),
2000:0462:bDocExtracts from school log books 1878Halls,Jane Hughes,Hughes, Grace Swallow, Miles,Walter Felgate, Edgar Linge,Alice Linsell, Fred Oliver,James Gibson, Frederic Oliver,Alfred Unwin,Bennetts,Ellen White, Miles, Woods, George Coe,Joseph Loveday,
2000:0462:cDocExtracts from school log books 1879Louisa Mecklenburg,G Brignall,Maria Miles,Alice Linsell,Bertha Clench, Charlotte Loveday, Charles Watts, John Shykles, Emma Smith, Ellen Lindsell,George Linsell, Charles Wood, Charles Nunn,
2000:0462:dDocExtracts from school log books 1880Emma Brown,John Shykles, Emma Smith, Ellen Lindsell, F Wood, Eliza Smith, Ellen Brown, Woods, Miles, Mynetts, Byfords,
2000:0462:eDocExtracts from school log books 1881Rose Hughes, Ada Hughes, Miles, Mundens, George Brignall, Ellen Lindsell, Florence Shipman, Emily Mynett, Edward Denny, Ellen Brown, C Davis, John Shykles, Sarah Loveday, Alice Foster, Rivers, Campions, Mary Watts, Peacocks, Arthur Balls,
2000:0462:fDocExtracts from school log books 1882Alfred Burton, Minnie Burton, Ernest White, Charles Davis, Ellen Linsell, James Foster, Harry Baker, Elizabeth Mecklenburgh, Ellen and Alice Perkins, Newmans, Perkins, Emily Mynett,
2000:0462:gDocExtracts from school log books 1883Newmans, Ellen Brown, Anne Byford, Elizabeth Shipman, Frederic Shipman, William Gozett, Frank Buck, Ada Smoothy (10), Florence Smoothy (8), Frank Smoothy (7), Fred Smoothy (6), Maria Miles, Getrude Peacock,
2000:0462:hDocExtracts from school log books 1884Alice Foster, James Foster, Alfred Mason, Albert Everett and brother, Alice Oliver, Lily Parmenter, Elizabeth Unwin, Smoothys, Mr A Gozzett, Thomas Coker,
2000:0462:iDocExtracts from school log books 1885George Newman, James Woodward, Ethel Woodward, Percy Goldsmith, Linsells, Lydia Starling, Edward Tweed, Ellen Linsell, Samuel Lucking, Alice Foster, James Foster, Agness Linsell,
2000:0462:jDocExtracts from school log books 1886Ellen Mynott, Agnes Lindsell, Rose Smith, Ada Unwin,

2000:0462:kDocExtracts from school log books 1887Ada Unwin, A Everett, W Wood, Constables,
2000:0462:lDocExtracts from school log books 1888Florence Ager,Thomas's, Crows

2000:0464FolderWWI Great War Heroes A - FFE Ager, Ernest Baker, AE Barker, Fred Barker, JF Barker, MW Barker, ST Baron, HE John Beaman, JD Berridge, ET Bickmore, EW Bickmore, TA Bickmore, George Brazier, Joseph Brewer, DE Bridge, J Buckle, PA Bundock, JA Clark, GD Clark, Sidney Coker, CC Coutman, CH Cranfield, L Day, John Day, Edward Enefer, Fred Enefer, Henry Enerfer
2000:0466DocNational School personnel c.1836-1921Handwritten list of names of teachers, pupil teachers/monitors, assistant teachers, managers and caretakers
2000:0468PhotoPostcard c.1915 labelled "The Olde Rodney - The Celebrated Beauty Spot of Essex"
2000:0470PhotoOld War Memorial Board
2000:0472PhotoFirst anniversary of the Carpet Bowls Club
2000:0474NewspapersLittle Baddow Bowman Club Meeting at Danbury June 1965Kevin Day, John Bray club instructors checking their scores
2000:0476PhotoMembers of Carpet Bowls Club playing Petanque during the summer months
2000:0478NewspapersLittle Baddow vs Essex XI cricket match 1979Photo from 2004 newspaper article
2000:0480NewspapersLB Cricket Team 1979
2000:0482NewspapersLottery award to upgrade sports pavilion 1996John Enefer groundsman
2000:0484Newspapers"The seasoning of good willow" Times article 14-20 April 1984Warsop
2000:0486Newspapers"He died as he wished" Daily Mirror 22 Mar 1933Death of HW Eddis at cricket match
2000:0488NewspapersLittle Baddow Ladies Cricket Team 1948Mary Martin, Bobby Bain, Jean Pettit, Janet Pettit, Lally Bain, Rosemary Reynolds, Olive Enefer, Doreen Enefer, Suzy Burr
2000:0492VideoMaking Cricket Bats 1957, Little Baddow (Essex)Film describing the making of cricket bats filmed at Warsop's
2000:0494PhotoPostcard of Thatched Cottage dated 1904Labelled "Graces Walk Lodge Gate"
2000:0496PhotoPostcard of Little Baddow Hall (undated)
2017:0001PhotoThe Fisheries3 postcards; One postcard dated 1906, others are blank
2017:0002PhotoWI Outing early 1920sMiss Everett (bottom right)
2017:0004PhotoBirthday cardBirthday card dated 1908, "From Little Baddow", sent to Mrs Royce of Danbury
2017:0006PhotoWI Outing early 1920sMiss Everett front left
2017:0007PhotoRodney Swing Boats
2017:0008PhotoHeather HillsPath used for sledging 'Don Martin's sledging Hill'
2017:0009PhotoOld Wooden Bridge with pedestrians 1905Old Black Bridge for pedestrians; near Little Baddow lock; modern footbridge has replaced this; footpath goes to Boreham
2017:0010PhotoNorth Hill, with signpost blacked out1940 wartime measure in case of invasion
2017:0011PhotoAt the Paper Mill, Little BaddowPostcard dated 1927, shows rustic bridge and backwater.
2017:0012PhotoPostcard of Fisheries - Wrongly labelled as Little Baddow Lock.
2017:0013PhotoPostcard of Fisheries and Paper Mill (Treasure Island)Postcard dated 1932 but photo pre-dates this as it shows mill which sender describes as having been taken down.
2017:0014PhotoPaper Mill in the snowPostcard, not dated.
2017:0015PhotoPaper Mill Lock HousePostcard looking west towards lock and house.
2017:0016PhotoSpalding postcard No.575 showing Old Riffhams Long shot down Riffhams Chase to house
2017:0017PhotoOld RiffhamsTwo postcard dated 1938, 1950
2017:0018PhotoRiffhams ChaseSpalding postcard No.565 (two examples), one dated 1920
2017:0019PhotoRiffhams ChaseSpalding postcard No.572 dated 1921
2017:0020PhotoOld Riffhams HouseTwo postcards, one dated 1909
2017:0021PhotoThe Old RodneyPostcard showing Heather Hills
2017:0022PhotoThe Old RodneyPostcard showing Heather Hills
2017:0023PhotoThe Old RodneyPostcard showing Heather Hills
2017:0025DocHockey Club carnival float2 photocopies of photos, plus a newspaper cutting. St Trinians. Named: Molly Wyatt, Mike Parker, Judy Pittaway, Bob Upson, Janet Burr, Margaret Gibbons, John Fowler, Gordon Callan, Ann Wyatt, Daphne Pittaway, Ann Sandiford, Mary Munro, Eddie Wood, Rex Hovenden.
2017:0027PhotoPhotograph of barge in lockNo date; shows the 'Bothy' and barge named 'Willie'
2017:0028ArtefactGirl Guides - Branker Cubitt Cup shieldHas names of winners from 1973 to 1989.
2017:0029ArtefactDanbury District Guides - Laura Cole Award.Winners on shield - 1993 - 2002
2017:0030DocPartridge murders and suicide - account of the funeral in the Essex Chronicle.July 31st 1908.
2017:0031DocAccount of Partridge funeral in the Essex Weekly News31st July 1908. Double murder and suicide of Partridge family at Cloggers Farm.
2017:0032DocPartridge murder and suicide at Cloggers FarmDigital printout from National Library of Australia. Original source not shown.
2017:0033PhotoTom Barker, Les Smart, Jervois Firmin and Jack Wisdom - photo dates 1980s - in Memorial Hall, probably at Christmas Fair or similar event.
2017:0034PhotoPhotocopy of Churchyard working party
2017:0035PhotoPhotocopy of churchyard working partyCharles Thompson (second from right)
2017:0037Booklet"Little Baddow United Reformed Church - A History" by Rev Dr R Buick KnoxPublished in 1976 with 1985 Addendum
2017:0039DocGuild of ArtsIndex to the Minute Books
2017:0040DocProtestation returnsLaminated sheet on returns for 1642, with explanation.
2017:0041DocWilliam Denny, birth certificate, 1838Laminated copy of birth certificate, used for exhibition.
2017:0042PhotoSmall sepia print of group of 5 young people.Date, location and names are unknown.
2017:0044DocSundry cuttings from Essex Chronicle about flooding; some already used for exhibition.Now added to the Browsing Folder on Severe Weather.
2017:0045DocPhotocopy of page of Pigot, September 1839Comments on village, and lists inns, trades etc.
2017:0046DocLittle Baddow Hall Arts Centre - brochureProbably produced mid 1980s, but not dated.
2017:0047PhotoPostcard of millstream at Little Baddow Mill, date unknown.
2017:0048PhotoBelle Vue. View of side of house. August 1929.Relates to John Vale and Mr Wooder; village butcher.
2017:0049PhotoPostcard of New Bassetts c.1920Postcard of Bassetts, c 1920s; Bassetts was one of the 5 manors of medieval Little Baddow; New Bassetts was built in the late 16th century by the Blake family, the Lords of the Manor
2017:0050DocPhotocopy of postcard from Front in WWIFrom Albert Enefer to his father. Mentions The Rodney public house.
2017:0051PhotoLittle Baddow and Danbury Home GuardSidney (Jigg) Willett, Joe Knight, Jock Robertson, Alf Martin, Sonny Mundon, Arthur Crisp, Stan Knight, Bert Balls, Pym Wiggins, Stan Carter, Chris Reeve, Les Winger, Jack May, Jack Phelby, Len Knight, Sam Williams, Ted Scrivener, Percy May, Side Enefer, Dan Allen, Charlie Wright, Alf Ager, Cyril Holland, Arthur Pilgrim, Charlie Hunt, Sgt Collins, Lieut Shaw, Lieut Harper, Sgt C Norfolk Stan or Fred Allen, George Gordon, Bill Windley, Walter Mead, Francis Thorrington, Arthur Clark, Sam May, Harold Foley, Cyril Robertson (Pyne), Fred Kite, George Enefer, Jum Vale, Ketley, Sonny Barker
2017:0052PhotoPhotocopies of work on Water Hall, formerly Belmers, following restoration,.
2017:0053PhotoRoy Warsop at Poleighs 1984
2017:0054PhotoElizabeth Warsop at Poleighs 1984
2017:0055PhotoPoleighs restoration 19845 photos
2017:0060Photo14th century effigies in St Mary's Church. Dated 1340-50. Sir John and Lady Filiol.5 photographs
2017:0070PhotoMemorial Hall Fire 1959Morning after the fire
2017:0071PhotoMemorial Hall Fire 1959Morning after the fire
2017:0072DocOrder of Service; Thanksgiving for Victory, 1945.
2017:0073PhotoInvitation to tea, 2013, Walters Cottage.Showing photos of Walter’s Cottage in 1953/54 and 2013
2017:0074DocJournal article, October 2005, about Holybread Wood.
2017:0075DocLicensing of Rev Clive Ashby, 2013.St John the Baptist, Danbury
2017:0076DocSocial Club, report of evening 1934.
2017:0077DocReview of St Roger Folk production, George and His Dragon, 1934Miss Margaret Paterson, Mrs Brodeur, Miss Mollie Luard, Mr W Balch, Mr H J Nicholson, Mr Mordaunt Currie, Mrs Gregory Nicholson, Miss Helen Black, Mrs Kenneth Paterson, Mr Paul Brodeur, Mr Walter Hood
2017:0078BookHistory of URC by Brenda Hooson.
2017:0079DocSheet from Elizabeth Bourne about paintings by Geoffrey Burnand.
2017:0080PhotoHassocks at St Mary's Church - set of photographs from exhibitionFolder 'Church Hassocks' in 'New Stuff 2019' folder. Original laminated images to Margaret Martin for return to St Mary's.
2017:0081DocGhost story related to Cranley CottageDate unknown; author is Margaret ?
2017:0082DocBorough Council Planning Applications 1984-1991Planning appeal withdrawn 1989 New Lodge Farm
2017:0083DocCharles Calcraft Police record
2017:0084DocCricket Club history
2017:0085BookLittle Baddow Calendar 2002LB Historical Society
2017:0086DocReport on conservation of Emily Mulley's SamplerIncludes invoice and information on Emily Mulley
2017:0087Doc2010/11 History Centre Exhibitions and EventsArchives of Achievement, The Parish Chest Revisited, The Countryside Around Little Baddow,
2017:0088DocRodney beer festival 21/07/2006Newspaper cutting
2017:0090PhotoMemorial Hall Fire 1959Morning after the fire
2017:0091DocRoman villa reveals village's long historyEssex Chronicle Article, 4 Dec 2008 - Simon Johnson
2017:0092DocSilver Jubilee celebrations 1977Photo and letter from Patricia Stewart
2017:0093DocUlrik Middelboe memorial service 01 Feb 20131929-2013
2017:0094DocPeter Willington memorial service 21 Feb 20151941-2014
2017:0095DocGeoffrey Lionel Mills memorial service 6 Jan 20141925-2014
2017:0096DocSilas Clifford-Smith newspaper cuttingEssex Chronicle 31 Mar 2016
2017:0097DocHistory Centre dedication ceremony 4 Jul 2004
2017:0098DocPilgrims flyer for B&B at the barn
2017:0099DocNotes on Gibbs and occupants compiled by John Bundock March 2010Mary Pyne, Strutt family, Margaret Ann Kirwan, Effie Forbes, Ernest Wells, Ursula Chaplin, Ursula Joan Gregory, Christopher John Gregory, Alicia Percival, David Athelstone Percival,
2017:0100DocSheet music for "The Ballad of Semmerwater" by Armstrong Gibbs.Printed 1939
2017:0101NewspapersNewspaper cutting of fire in cottage by Gibbs, Spring Elms Lane, Essex Chronicle 6 March 2008.
2017:0102Photo2 photographs of watercolours by Edna Adeline Berridge, 1928 / 31.
2017:0104PhotoRestoration work, St Mary's Church by Bakers of Danbury
2017:0105Photo3 postcard sketches; no date; St Mary's Church, Miss Sorrels, The Rodney.
2017:0106Photo15 photos of building work on new cricket pavilion.
2017:0107Photo14 photos of cricket club centenary 2004
2017:0108Newspapers1912 Penfold parachute jump, Essex Chronicle 20 Dec 2012Captain Penfold, Sir Hubert Wilkins, Isaac Bundock, John Bundock
2017:0109DocNewspaper cutting of LB Drama Club production of "Rebecca", April 2011
2017:0110Newspapers2012 Essex Chronicle article about the Chelmer and Blackwater NavigationChildhood memories; Steve Rush.
2017:0111JournalMagazine article on Old Riffhams, Essex Life & Countryside Dec 2002
2018:0001DocChristmas Card, 1937Printed Christmas card from the Gregory Nicholsons
2018:0002PhotoSunday lunch, Memorial Hall12th November 2017; Barbara Teel and Jan Yuel
2018:0003PhotoSimon JohnsonSimon Johnson, his sister Margaret, and her son James, walking in Tofts Chase, 1st February 2002
2018:0004PhotoBarn DanceBarn Dance at Little Baddow Hall Fruit Farm, 16th June 2012; from left: Bob Shepherd, Peter Willington, Doreen Shepherd
2018:0005PhotoURC GardenShephen Harrod and Charles Cope; 3rd June 2007
2018:0006PhotoChristmas drinks party at IonaChristmas drinks at Iona, home of Keith and Lynda Ferguson; from the left: Geoff Houghton Keith Ferguson Gill Houghton, Nick Conner, Clive Ashley, John Atkinson, Chris Poulard, Bob Shepherd and Alistair Stewart; 24th December 2015
2018:0007PhotoJohn BowlesJohn, son of Harry Bowles, of Copeland Cottage; Bright House, 9th November 2007
2018:0008MapHand drawn map of field namesPhotocopy, showing names of fields north of Almanburgh and west of Tofts.
2018:0009BookletChelmsford Centenary Year BookProduced in 1988; gives history and current amenities in Chelmsford
2018:0010JournalWar Memorial Event 2016Report of the rededication in Danbury Contact; Dec 16/Jan 17
2018:0011JournalPoppy ProjectReport of the Poppy Project by Alison Harker; Danbury Contact Apr/May 18 about knitting/crochet/making poppies for Remembrance Day and drop in making sessions at the Little Baddow History Centre.
2018:0012DocExtract from "History of Essex" by Thomas WrightBaynard; Fillols; Barrington; Tofts; Middlemead;
2018:0013PhotoElm Green School leavers 1958Nicolas Sizer, Elizabeth Tubbs; Simon Johnson
2018:0014PhotoMemorial Hall Sunday Lunch 2002Suzy Opie; Vicky Briggs
2018:0015PhotoMemorial Hall Sunday Lunch 2002Beryl Thompson; Dorris Dancer;
2018:0016PhotoMemorial Hall Sunday Lunch 2002
2018:0017PhotoMemorial Hall Sunday Lunch 2002
2018:0018PhotoMemorial Hall Sunday Lunch 2002
2018:0019PhotoMemorial Hall Sunday Lunch 2002
2018:0020PhotoPost Office in 2002
2018:0021PhotoPost Office in 2002John Sheriff
2018:0022PhotoPost Office in 2002Liz Sherriff
2018:0023PhotoPost Office in 2002
2018:0024PhotoPost Office in 2002Liz Sherriff
2018:0025DocNaval signal for end of WWINaval signal given to Frederick Coxhead 1918, giving notice of armistice
2018:0026PhotoWooder, Sidney (?)Village butcher, standing outside his shop
2019:0001ArtefactMilk BottleMilk bottle from Aldermanburgh Farm - Norah Shipman
2019:0002BookThe Natural History of Little BaddowWildlife survey, dated 2009, authored by John McCrindle, with contributions from Brian Luscombe and Tim Gardiner.
2019:0003DocSt Mary's Church Restoration Appeal, 1991Various lists and certificates relating to the appeal.
2019:0004ArtworkEtching by William WashingtonSigned etching of St Mary's west doorway being restored in 1953.
2019:0005DocMemories of Little Baddow - paper by Gemma HooperDescribes village in 1940s and 50s. (Gemma Hooper is nee Cockerill; lived at Mill Mead)
2019:0006PhotoPhotograph of St Mary's Church from front of Little Baddow Hall.Taken in 1956 by John Tarlton and published. This is print of the published page.
2019:0007PhotoColour tinted postcard "At Little Baddow near Chelmsford"Posted 17th Dec 1908
2019:0008PhotoPostcard of Baddow RodneyPosted Dec 15th 1906
2019:0009DocPaul Ogden; Essex Chronicle notice of his death in 1971, plus account of his funeral.Includes colour photocopy of Paul, with sister Caroline.
2019:0010ArtworkLino-cut by G. Earmann.Found with William Washington’s cards and letters, no date
2019:0011ArtworkWater colour / line drawing by E.G. Earthrowl.Found with William Washington’s cards and letters, no date
2019:0012ArtefactBible presented to Hariet Enefer by the Butler Charity, 1866.Lists 4 trustees (Isaac Pledger, John Piggot, H J Eve, Alfred May)
2019:0013PhotoWell House, Spring Elms Lane c.1910Looking towards top of North Hill; Well House on right
2019:0014BookLittle Baddow Drama Club; minutes and newsletters3 notebooks and a ringbinder, labelled a, b,c and d.
2019:0015ArtworkWashington Collection: Tall pot - 7, Ages of Woman - "Diana"Shown at Chelmsford Library in 1992
2019:0016ArtworkWashington Collection: Sketch for "Diana"
2019:0017ArtworkWashington Collection: Medium pot - late workWhite stoneware, engobes, multi-fired, catalogue number 1061
2019:0018ArtworkWashington Collection: Bowl - late workMulti-fired, catalogue number 1187
2019:0019ArtworkWashington Collection: Platter Type II, The Elements - "Earth, Fire, Water", 1968.Multi-fired (low), stoneware clay, engobes, ceramic fibre board, fibreglass fabric, yellow dot indicates catalogue number 1258.
2019:0020ArtworkWashington Collection: Pictorial Panel - framedCeramic fibre, metal, fibreglass inclusions
2019:0021ArtworkWashington Collection: Horse at water - etching
2019:0022ArtworkWashington Collection: Black Bridge - engraving, framed, RJW
2019:0023ArtworkWashington Collection: Clocks to Mend, etching, William Washington, 1955
2019:0024ArtworkWashington Collection: Coronation Memorial Restoration, William Washington, 1953West doorway St Mary's Church, Little Baddow
2020:0001DocSupper menu and Toast List, 1936 (2 copies, with autographs)A L Woodhouse, Lawrence Andrews, Capt Currie, Capt Willett, W R Wild, Rev J Berridge, Vice-Capt Lightfoot, G Joslin, Vice-Capt J Kennedy, Andrew Armour, J Watson, E Arnold
2020:0002DocSummer Lunch invitation, 2014
2020:0004DocNorah Shipman identity card.1943 National Registration Identity Card
2020:0005PhotoNorah Shipman and Sir Alistair Stewart; presentation of sampler.
2020:0006DocNorah Shipman family tree.Printout and memory stick.
2020:0007PhotoMargaret Shipman at Aldermanburgh
2020:0008PhotoCowshed at AldermanburghVillage 'lock-up'?
2020:0009PhotoFarmyard at Aldermanburgh.Margaret Shipman?
2020:0010PhotoConstance Turner's retirement 1960Mr Brice(then Chairman of Parish Council), Mrs Cook(school teacher), Daisy Turner, Mr C Turner, Rev Mitchell, Mrs C Turner, Mr Primmer
2020:0011Photo1960 Little Baddow School photograph - staff and pupils at time of closureMrs Turner, Marian Williams, Pat Knight, Carol Poulton, Hazel McGeoch, Kevin Stubbings, Gareth Williams, Joyce Vicary, Elisabeth Clarke, Martin Bradley, Sally Bell, Julie Cook, Pamela Last, Mrs Cooke, Kitty Clarke, Alan Mason, Clive Ellis, Alan Poulton, Nevill Cook, Helen Bell, Pauline Wells, Trevor Mason
2020:0012Book"A Country Teacher Looks Back" by Constance Turner 1980
2020:0013PhotoConstance Turner 1955
2020:0014DocExample of George II Navigation authorisationA copy of 1737 act for making navigable the River Rodon between Great Ilford and Barking.
2020:0015DocCopy of the 1793 Act to establish the Chelmer and Blackwater navigation.
2020:0016DocIndex and photocopies of photographs of George Enefer.
2020:0017DocNoral Shipman.
2020:0018DocSpring Elms Farm
2020:0019PhotoPhotocopy of postcard and enlargement; North Hill; Cock Farm; Wickhay Green;Postcard sent in 1916, but photo dated 1910. Looking south up hill from crossroads.
2020:0022PhotoEnlargement of postcard of the Rodney Inn
2020:0023DocNewspaper cutting "Charting the waterways"LBHC Canal Exhibition
2020:0024DocThe Spirit of Christmas 10 Dec 2011LBHC Leaflet
2020:0025DocFestival of Flowers St Mary's Church, Sep 2015
2020:0026PhotoChristmas Greetings from Little Baddow Churches flyer, undated
2020:0027PhotoCelebration of Marriage booklet, undated
2020:0028PhotoConsecration of extension of churchyard booklet 18 Jul 2004
2020:0029PhotoPhotocopy of glass engraving of St Mary's Church by Bert Collis
2020:0030DocPhotocopy of Anne Berridge confirmation certificateLists Godparents
2020:0031DocLetter from Patricia Stewart
2020:0032Doc2011 Letter from Elizabeth Bourn re donation of shields
2020:0033DocNewspaper cutting of funeral for Fiona Stevenson Aug 2005
2020:0034DocNewspaper cutting "Baptism makes History" about baptism of Jessica HackettFirst baptism at Cuckoos Farm since time of Hooker
2020:0035DocWalter & Audrey Fell Golden wedding celebration May 2015
2020:0037DocNewspaper cutting of 400th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Hooker URC
2020:0038PhotoPostcard of St Mary's Church
2020:0039DocNewspaper article by Stan Jarvis 13 May 1977
2020:0040DocRenovation to St Mary's Church towerNotes by Alastair Stewart, 2017
2020:0041DocJohn Bundock research on organ and Psalm 96
2020:0042PhotoPhotograph of St Mary's Church
2020:0043DocPhotocopy of article on fontFrom Essex Fonts and Font covers (Norman to Nineteenth Century) by W Norman Paul, 1986
2020:0044DocMusic at Little Baddow Hall 1980 Programme
2020:0045Doc1952 The Essex Countryside article “An Essex Missionary and his work among the Red Indians”About John Eliot by Lily Titman
2020:0046DocHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryGroup in Cuckoos' garden July 1986
2020:0047DocHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryGroup in Cuckoos' garden July 1986
2020:0048NewspapersNewspaper cutting of flooding at Paper Mill Lock 23 Jan 2014
2020:0049DocPhotocopy of photograph of Katherine McDonald, Little Baddow Fruit Farm, undated
2020:0050DocHistory of Walters Cottage by Patricia Stewart August 2017Revisions to 2025.0095 - Miss Langford, Mr Davies, Nora Shipman, Charles Mulley, Mr Walter Crook.
2020:0051NewspapersEssex Chronicle article on RAF Pilot Wilfred Sizer, 12 Jan 2012
2020:0052DocLetter from Patricia Stewart on the creation of St Andrews Room
2020:0053PhotoWalk or race, from the Rodney PH.Probably 1978 or 1980. Black and white photograph "Walk round to Woodham Walter"
2020:0054PhotoAfter the tug or war' - men in the Navigation?Following event at The Rodney, as shown on 2020.0053? 1978 or 1980.
2020:0055PhotoChristmas event at HC, 14th December 2008Andy Coppell, handbells, Suzie Opie, Alison Harker,
2020:0056PhotoHistorians exhibition, December 2008.Corner representing Jesse Berridge.
2020:0057PhotoSummer fete at HC, 3rd July 2010, 16 photos
2020:0058PhotoSummer fete at HC, 2011, 10 photos
2020:0059DocHarding family; 17th century; immigration to the colonies.Note sent by Diana Presciutti to Mary and Michael Klaber
2020:0060DocSearch for the Lost Barns of Tofts (research project)Produced by STEVE DRURY
2020:0061PhotoSt Andrew's 2015
2020:0062PhotoRoadmen George Newman and Bill Marsh outside St Andrew's, North Hill c.1925
2020:0063PhotoNational School, North Hill 1893
2020:0064PhotoNational School class photo c.1890sMiss Clench on left, Mr Thomas on right
2020:0065PhotoElm Green School, 1957Back row (from left): Lynne Galley, ?, Julia Galley, Caroline Digby, Dawn ?, Peter Taylor, Mel Thompson, Richard Sizer, Martin Wintle, Peter McDonald,?. Front row (from left) Yvonne Wrathall, ?, ?, Rosalind Dancer, ?, Philip ?, ?.
2020:0066PhotoElm Green School, sports day 1963Steve Thompson
2020:0067PhotoElm Green SchoolSteve Thompson
2020:0068PhotoElm Green School, classroomSteve Thompson
2020:0069PhotoElm Green School sports day, on cricket fieldLine-up for mothers' race, 1973.
2020:0070PhotoCows on Rodney CommonNow Heather Hills
2020:0072PhotoPostcard showing people on the Heather HillsDate unknown
2020:0074PhotoEssex Wildlife Trust work party.Geoff Pyman.
2020:0075PhotoPost Office Stores
2020:0076PhotoPostcard showing Post Office 1970By F Frith & Co
2020:0077PhotoColoured postcard of North Hill by Rodney PH.Looking up hill from the Rodney bend. 57 Hillside and the Return on left, entrance to Pledgers (then North Hill cottage) on right.
2020:0078PhotoBlack and white photo of Post Office Stores interior, 1998
2020:0079PhotoAlmshouses on Mount Pleasant 1987
2020:0080PhotoDouble glazing at Mount Pleasant 1987
2020:0081PhotoBrambles, North HillPostcard 1900 - 1910 marked "Little Baddow, The Stores"
2020:0082PhotoThe original 'Parish Chest'; digital image taken outside the HC
2020:0083PhotoView toward the top of North Hill.
2020:0084PhotoMemorial Hall Fire 1959
2020:0085PhotoMemorial Hall Fire 1959Following morning showing the original arch.
2020:0086PhotoMemorial Hall Fire 1959Morning after the fire
2020:0087PhotoChildren on the steps of the Memorial Hall 1950sUsed as school canteen
2020:0090PhotoPresentation to Mrs Turner in Memorial Hall.From rt Mr Brice (Chair of Parish Council), Mrs Cook (teacher), Daisy Turner, Mr C Turner, Rev Mitchell, Mrs C Turner, Mr Primmer (?)
2020:0091PhotoCricket club dinner in the Memorial Hall 2 Nov 1956.Mrs Puddephatt (centre)
2020:0092Photo1957/58 Cricket TeamBack Row (L to R) - Umpire, M Patrick, J Hepworth, D King, P Linnett, T Ketley, B Brazier, P Burr. Middle Row (L to R) - R Brazier, J Hurrell, T Enefer, J Bowles, G English. Front Row (L to R) - Girl unknown, Paul English
2020:0093PhotoGeorge Enefer outside Cricket Pavilion, 1988.
2020:0094PhotoGeorge Enefer and his Granddaughter Debbie sitting on the memorial seat to his wife on the cricket ground.
2020:0095PhotoMemorial Hall, October 2011.
2020:0096PhotoNew Memorial Hall 1960
2020:0097PhotoElizabeth and Roy Warsop; Easter Breakfast in Memorial Hall; 1980s.
2020:0098PhotoDeborah Freeman, Merryn and Stephen Beard; fancy dress for village fete.
2020:0099PhotoFishing.Merryn Beard, Judith Stewart, Caroline Digby, Deborah Freeman, Stephen Beard, Mr Stewart and Rover, the Beard family dog.
2020:0100PhotoDeborah Freeman with Paddy Digby at Spring Cottages.
2020:0101PhotoHolybred Farm. Perry Carr Deborah Freeman Merryn Beard Timmy and Sally Carr. Robert Carr on tractor.
2020:0102PhotoFishing. Judith Stewart, Caroline Digby, Merryn and Stephen Beard, Deborah Freeman, Mr Stewart and child.
2020:0103PhotoJoan and Deborah Freeman Merryn Beard and Caroline Digby at the ford.
2020:0104PhotoDeborah and Susan Freeman Fancy Dress for village Fete.
2020:0105PhotoDeborah Freeman back row 2nd right at Elm Green School c.1962.
2020:0106PhotoMrs Dale's Diary star opens bazaar.
2020:0107PhotoHolybred Farm. Deborah Freeman Perry and Timmy Carr Merryn Beard Sally Carr.
2020:0108PhotoFloods in Church Rd late 1950s (2)
2020:0109PhotoWater Hall. Deborah Freeman Merryn Stephen and Murial Beard
2020:0110PhotoMaypole Dancing at the Rectory village fete. Deborah Freeman centre. Mrs Honeyball right. Marion Harris left.
2020:0111PhotoDeborah Freeman Elm Green School.
2020:0112PhotoRowan Cottage
2020:0113PhotoFloods in Church Rd late 1950s (1)
2020:0114PhotoFloods in Church Rd late 1950s (3)
2020:0115PhotoButcher's shop in days of Sidney Wooder.
2020:0116PhotoJohn Vale's butchers shop1990; John Vale in doorway;
2020:0117PhotoMiss Sorrell's shop (Hilltop Stores).Early 1900s; 3 women in picture - Edwardian dress;
2020:0118PhotoNewspaper cutting of Miss Julia Sorrell outside her shop at time of her retirement in 1970
2020:0119PhotoHistory Centre Exhibition re-creating Miss Sorrell's shop.
2020:0120PhotoAldermanburgh Farm (colour photograph) 1/3
2020:0121PhotoAldermanburgh Farm (colour photograph) 2/3
2020:0122PhotoAldermanburgh Farm (colour photograph) 3/3
2020:0123PhotoSpalding postcard of Little Baddow (No.1746)Colam Lane; looking towards top of hill and Aldermanburgh;
2020:0125DocRecords for the 17th Century Faire held at Cuckoos Farm in 1990.
2020:0126PhotoLittle Baddow MillAlso known as Kings Mill; early 1890s; burnt down in the 1890s and partly rebuilt;
2020:0127PhotoBowling Alley HouseDemolished in 1972
2020:0128PhotoSt Mary's Church, view eastwards from the road
2020:0129PhotoSt Mary's Church and Little Baddow Hall before 1915
2020:0131PhotoAldermanburgh Farm from the crossroads.
2020:0132PhotoSpalding photo of Bridge at Paper Mill Lock (No.386)Showing barge carrying timber and bargees c.1900
2020:0133PhotoWilliam Calcraft - line drawing as public hangman.
2020:0135PhotoLooking from crossroads towards North Hill and Colam Lane, 2005.
2020:0136PhotoVillage Green, Millennium sign and Colam Lane, 2005.
2020:0137PhotoHistory Centre 2012
2020:0138PhotoMiss Langford, outside her shop at 57 Hillside Cottage, North HillPre 1950s
2020:0139PhotoRose Cottage from Walter's CottageTaken by Patricia Stewart; Winter 1954; Shows Bowling Alley House to the right of Rose Cottage;
2020:0140PhotoTop of Mill Lane, from The Ridge.Poor quality image, date unknown.
2020:0141PhotoURC painting entitled "Breaking Up Day" by Rev S MorellPainted in 1815, showing front of the Manse and chapel, Morell family on lawn. Boys waiting to go home for the holidays from Manse School
2020:0142PhotoJohn Matravers 21st Birthday PartyMemorial Hall; 1938;
2020:0143PhotoView looking down lower part of North Hill, taken from near the Rodney PH (not shown)Copy of Spalding postcard No.567 c.1905
2020:0146PhotoThe Thatched Cottage, Riffhams ChaseGated entrance; Spalding Postcard No. 574
2020:0147PhotoExhibition in the History Centre, June 2016.
2020:0148PhotoThe Forge, showing Everett and othersPhotocopy of photo used on front cover of 1999 Village book
2020:0150PhotoHeather Hills; postcard labelled 'Celebrated Beauty Spot'
2020:0151Doc1908, Kellys directory listing
2020:0152Photo1914, Kellys directory listing
2020:0153PhotoBBC Essex visit; March 2015
2020:0154FolderBerridge Evening scripts; 24th April 2015
2020:0155PhotoBig draw photos, 2018
2020:0156PhotoBook covers; 7 images
2020:0157PhotoChurchyard Exhibition and photos
2020:0158PhotoConservation Society AGM poster 2017
2020:0159FolderConservation Society Documents
2020:0161PhotoFamily History Exhibition, 9 photos
2020:0162FolderGuild of Arts documents and photos
2020:0163PhotoThe Old Rectory c.1905
2020:0164PhotoSir Eric Eastwood, CBE, FRS
2020:0165PhotoSpalding postcard No.385 of ColerainesTwo copies, one dated 1904
2020:0166PhotoThe Thatched Cottage, Riffhams ChasePostcard - no date
2020:0168PhotoThe Hoppet
2020:0169PhotoPattentees, Danbuy Road, in the 1920s
2020:0170PhotoPoleighsPhoto dated 1927, taken by Mr A H Trigge or sent same year from Canada to Mr Stracey, then occupying the house;
2020:0171PhotoCol J D Richardson OBEfrom Guild of Arts collection
2020:0172PhotoArmstrong Gibbs, composer
2020:0173PhotoOld Riffhams 1909; painting by Alfred Bennett Bamford
2020:0174PhotoCottage in the Bush; painting
2020:0175PhotoGiles Tuker, Thorn Farm, 1936 (from Guild of Arts collection)
2020:0176PhotoGibbs, Spring Elms LaneExhibition sheet.
2020:0177PhotoGladys and Douglas Richardson and familyAt Perry Field; Guild of Arts collection.
2020:0179PhotoHerbert and Catherine PatersonLived at Barber's Orchard. d.1954; Guild of Arts collection
2020:0180PhotoJ W GregoryGuild of Arts collection
2020:0181PhotoLittle Graces; painting
2020:0182PhotoRevd David King, 1974
2020:0183PhotoBeryl Thompson, Ted and Betty Grace, Doris DancerIn costume. Memorial Hall? Date? Occasion?
2020:0184PhotoBeryl Thompson, Betty Grace, Doris Dancer.In costume. Memorial Hall? Date? Occasion?
2020:0185PhotoBeryl Thompson, Doris Dancer + two othersIn costume. Memorial Hall? Date? Occasion?
2020:0186PhotoGroup photo; marked 'Emmie and Geoff'Nita Sizer, Beryl Thompson, John Murrell +
2020:0187PhotoSally Botcherby, walking with frame in her garden.Date?
2020:0188PhotoChoir in procession at St Mary's Church. Late 1950sMel Thompson (carrying the cross); Mr Puddephatt; Elizabeth Warsop, Edith Hunt; Alban Webb; William Reeve; Roy Warsop.
2020:0189PhotoSid (Arthur) Enefer and Dick Bickmore thatching.date unknown
2020:0190PhotoSidney Enefer and [?] Adolphus Eneferdate unknown
2020:0191PhotoGroup, including Brother Robin Warsop, Beryl ThompsonOccasion? Date?
2020:0192PhotoChurchyard working party at St Mary's ChurchDate?
2020:0193PhotoRoyal Visit (Essex County Show?; Warsop bats?)2 photographs; 1st shows Queen and Prince Philip; 2nd a demonstration of bat-making.
2020:0194PhotoLocal person with axe.No details with this photo.
2020:0195PhotoMarriage at St Mary's Church of Beryl and Charles Thompson.7th September 1940; Eva and Charles Vanstone (parents of bride)
2020:0196DocNote on the Unwin family in Little Baddow.Compiled by Mel Thompson, September 2020
2020:0197DocLost Barns of ToftsStudy of farmyard and agricultural buildings by John Drury, 2019
2020:0198Doc"Talbor's 'specifick' remedy for malaria" by Alan Ashford, Historical Society Newsletter July 1993
2020:0199DocHistorical Society, committee minutes and accounts, July 1994
2020:0200DocConservation Society newsletter, 1972Records 'The Danbury Ridge' approved by County Council as conservation area.
2020:0201DocHistorical Society Newsletter, August 1988Article or Sir John Smythe-Tofts (1534 - 1601) by Pat and Michael Herniman
2020:0202DocHistorical Society notes by Cecile RodgerHistorical Society notes by Cecile Rodger. Henry Mildmay; The Pennings; The Barringtons; 17th century 'cures'; 17th century in the village
2020:0203Doc"Wartime Memories" Historical Society Newsletter July 1996Wartime Memories by R J Carter, Adventures in Arabia by Mark Rowland, Wartime Memories from Scotland by Barbara Angus, My VE Day by David Dagwell, War Service of George Hart, Alfred Willett, Geoffrey Pyman, D-Day Remembered by Leslie McMillan
2020:0204DocRoman treasure found on farmland; newspaper article13th March 1992, Essex Chronicle, re Woodham Mortimer find.
2020:0206DocJesse Berridge, by Olive Berridge
2020:0207DocThe Rodney PH, booklet and menu
2020:0208PhotoArmistice Day poster, 2018
2020:0209PhotoBygone Baddow poster, 2018
2020:0210PhotoBygone Baddow poster, 2017
2020:0211PhotoChristmas Lunch poster, 2015
2020:0212PhotoCream Teas poster, 2018
2020:0213PhotoCascade and field of poppies, Memorial Hall, 2018
2020:0214PhotoMarks Hall poster, 2019Little Baddow Society visit
2020:0215PhotoOur Farming Community, exhibition poster
2020:0216PhotoPeople and Places Remembered, exhibition poster
2020:0217PhotoShadrach Unwin and Arthur Smith 1944
2020:0218PhotoBattle of the Somme, exhibition poster, 2016
2020:0219PhotoHistorical Society posters and brochures
2020:0220PhotoHistory Centre exhibitions and eventsGeneral folder
2020:0221PhotoWinn Buckler, Marjorie Fowler and Mrs Green in Memorial HallSunday Christmas Lunch, 2002.
2020:0222BookThe Essex Family Historian, August 2020Article on History Centre by Alison Harker
2020:0223Book"Under Moonlight" by Silas Clifford-SmithJoan Clifford-Smith; Little Baddow Hall; Art Centre
2020:0224Artefact2 Elm Green School capsGiven by David and Nigel Bennett, twin sons of Olwen Bennett
2020:0225PhotoRita Puddephatt (left) and Anne ?, by gate of Sorrels (Anne's home)
2020:0226PhotoRita Puddephatt (right) and Anne ? In garden.
2020:0227PhotoSimon Johnson on tractor with ? And ?Clear-up at the Ford, 2004
2020:0228PhotoSimon Johnson and Suzy Opie at Little Baddow Fruit FarmPrior to the barn dance, June 2012.
2020:0229PhotoDoreen Shepherd (back left), Margaret Johnson, Bob Shepherd (front left) and Peter WillingtonPrior to the barn dance, June 2012
2020:0230PhotoLittle Baddow Post Office, North Hill, October 2003
2020:0231PhotoLiz Sheriff in Little Baddow Post Office, May 2002
2020:0232PhotoJohn Sheriff in Little Baddow Post Office, May 2002
2020:0233PhotoDoris Stebbings, Richard Godden, ? , Kenneth StebbingsOutside the Memorial Hall, Election Day, 15th March 2003
2020:0234PhotoWalk. Going down Graces Walk, April 1st 2002Right back (red coat) Jean Sergeant; front right Elizabeth Bourne, with daughter Gabriel to her right.
2020:0235PhotoCoffee Morning at Walters Cottage, 12th Dec 2020, showing Covid masks.From left: Madeleine Robertson, Suzy Opie, Sarah Streatfield, Elizabeth Willington, Rev Jacqui Jones, Duncan Robertson.
2020:0236PhotoCoffee morning, 2020, run by Michelle Rogers (wearing visor)Elizabeth Willington (left) and Suzy Opie (centre)
2021:0002PhotoChoir ladies at West Door of St Mary's Church (photocopy)Eva Mason (2nd from left); Ada Puddephatt (5th from left);Edy Hunt (2nd from right) pre 1953.
2021:0003PhotoNorman Wilson and John Murrel, 'The Museum' chez Glen OpieNorman Wilson - 'Fly flying boats in the Pacific. Bombed Japanese tankers, just before the surrender. John Murrel, H.M.S. Anson. Tea or wine with sandwiches Suzy asked  John. Wine please!
2021:0004PhotoKatherine and Steward McDonald, 1940.
2021:0005PhotoSheila Ogden, at home.
2021:0006FolderGroups and Clubs G - ZGirl Guides; Little Baddow Cricket Club; Little Baddow Family History Group; Little Baddow Guild of Arts; Little Baddow Historical society; Little Baddow Horticultural Society; Mothers' Union; Little Baddow Open Group; Little Baddow Playgroup; Ridge Runner; Boy Scout Movement in Little Baddow; The day of the Great Escape; Sunday Lunch Club; Little Baddow Sunday School; Little Baddow Tennis Club; Little Baddow Sports Field/Club; Little Baddow Women's Institute.
2021:0007FolderEventsPromotional material for the Little Baddow Fete Sunday 6th July 2008 held Chapel Field Church Road with many photos ; Macmillan Coffee Morning 2015 many photos of event – no names on the photographs; Laminated notices of various events from previous exhibitions.
2021:0007:aPhotoTwo photos of Sally Botcherby's 100th birthday event in 2009
2021:0007:bNewspapersNewspaper cutting describing Colonel Ralph Weldon's Regiment re-enactment at Little Baddow Fruit Farm, Weekly News 18 May 1989
2021:0007:cMountedKing George III Jubilee Celebration Danbury 1810
2021:0007:dMountedThe Coronation of King Edward VII Danbury and Little Baddow 1902Taken from Jill Goodson publication
2021:0007:eMountedCoronation Celebrations 1837 in Danbury and Little BaddowTaken from Jill Goodson publication
2021:0007:fMountedGeorge VI Coronation 12th May 1937Taken from "Little Baddow a Century of Village Life"
2021:0007:gMountedKing George V Coronation 1911Taken from Jill Goodson publication
2021:0007:hMountedCelebrating Empire Day in Little BaddowTaken from Sheila Rowley Vol 3
2021:0007:iMountedFestival of Britain 1935 and 1951Including Essex through the Ages Pageant
2021:0007:jMountedElizabeth II CoronationIncluding memories, programme of events
2021:0007:kDocQueen’s Silver Jubilee Including quiz, programme of events from local parish magazine
2021:0007:lMountedRodney Round-Up 1962 and 1965Newspaper cuttings, receipts
2021:0007:mNewspapersVillage Roundup from Newsman Herald 31 Oct 1972Little Baddow
2021:0007:nPhotoMillennium 2000 Family Fun DayPhotos of tug of war and barn dance
2021:0007:oMounted17th Century Faire 1990 and 2002Flyer, photos, programme
2021:0007:pMountedPhotos of the official opening of the Spring Close Playing Fields c.1960Constance Turner, Jackie Heard
2021:0007:qPhotoPhoto of the Village Fete in the gardens of the Old Rectory, no dateRev Hunnable
2021:0007:rMountedThe Pig Race early 1900sExtract from the memoirs of Joyce Thornton, The Hoppet
2021:0007:sMountedLittle Baddow Scarecrow Fete Sunday 6th July 2008Poster, photos
2021:0007:tPhotoFamily Fun Day July 2010
2021:0007:uPhotoMacMillan Coffee Morning Memorial Hall Sept 2015
2021:0008DocPost Office Directory 1845 (transcript)Butcher: Thomas Dennis; Publican and Beer retailer: Mary Pullen, Charles Smith; Boot and Shoe Maker: James Edwards; Baker: Samuel Hardy, Charles Smith; Carpenter: Thomas Jaggs, John Murrell; Farmer: Henry Josling , Jeremiah Pledgers snr. and jnr., William Ratcliff, George Taylor, John Simmons, Little Graces; Miller: Edward Benjamin Livermore; Thatcher:Piggot and Son.
2021:0009DocPost Office Directory 1862 (transcript)Farmer: Charles Lucas Esq., Hollybreads, Jeremiah Pledger, Hammonds, Henry Ager, Farm bailiff to C.B. M’Lachlan Esq.,, Joseph Brown, Middlemead, Charles Forster, George French, George Grave, Warren, William Hunt, Riffhams, Hy. Joslen, Phillows Farml Thomas Joslen, , Jeremiah Pledger, farmer and landowner, Hammonds, John Raven, Middle mead, John Simmons, New Lodge, William Simmons, Rumbolds, Simon Snow, farmer, Middle Mead, James Tweed, Little Baddow Hall, Joseph Yell ; Boot and Shoe Maker: Thos. Brown, Middlemead, Philip Hills; Butcher: Mrs. Sarah Ann Dennis, Middlemead; Publican and beer retailer: James Gibson, Thomas Jaggs, The Generals Arms (also Carpenter), William Thake; Carpenter: John Harris, Middlemead, Thomas Jaggs; Miller and oil cake merchants: Piggot and son, Little Baddow mill; Well borer: Sammuel Purkis; Wheelwright: John Riley; Breeder and dealer of gold and silver pheasants: John Riley; Bricklayer: Richard Saward; Baker: Charles Smith; Shopkeeper: Stephen Sorrell; Post Office: Mrs. Susan Horth; Carrier: Bundock (from Little Baddow to Chelmsford, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays and Friday, returning same days.
2021:0010DocPost Office Directory 1894 (transcript)Thomas Brown; Charles Fleet; Lois Smith; Herbert Smith; George Smith; James Mulley; John Bearman; George Enefer;
2021:0011FolderGroups and Clubs A - FCarpet Bowls Club; Little Baddow Bowmen; Danbury & Little Baddow Horticultural Society; Edward Bear Club; Games Between Boreham and Little Baddow; Little Baddow Brownies; Little Baddow Cricket Club; Little Baddow Drama Club; Little Baddow Family History Group; Little Baddow over 60’s Club; Little Baddow Tennis Club; Little Baddow Women’s Cricket Team; Scout Camp; Archery; Brownies and Guides; Cricket; Drama Clubs; Essex Field Club; Family History Group.
2021:0011:aPhotoGirl Guides on steps of old Memorial Hall early 1950sCaptain Mrs Cannon. Girl Guides (L to R) Janet Coppen, Sylvia Russell, Margaret Enefer, Denise Cooper, Dorothy Enefer, Valerai Reeve, Rosemary Mead, Sylvia Bowles, Diana Mason
2021:0012FolderEssex and LondonGeneric Essex place names and their meanings; Maps of Essex; Gt. and Lt. Baddow parishes; History of Beeleigh Abbey; Bicknacre and Priory/manors; Billericay train station and drawing; Boreham; Brentwood/coaching inns; Eastern Counties’ railway pictures; East Hanningfield war hero article; Hatfield Peverel; Ingatestone; Maldon; Sandon; Woodham Walter; Generic London place names and their meanings; Maps of London; Areas of London; Pictures of London stations.
2021:0013FolderSurname ListingsApprenticeships; Hearth Tax 1571; Kelly’s Directory 1906; Kelly’s Directory 1908; Kelly’s Directory 1910; Kelly’s Directory 1914; Kelly’s Directory 1917; Kelly's Directory 1926; Kelly’s Directory 1947; Listed in Kelly’s - date after 1861; Key to names on 1677 map; Key to the Tithe Award Map for Parish of Little Baddow 1843; Militia in Little Baddow January 1826; More Troublesome Parishioners in the 1600’s; Notes on the Early Population ; Post Office Directory 1848; Post Office Directory 1867; Post Office Directory 1874; Post Office Directory 1882; Post Office Directory 1886; Registers of Electors Polling District of Danbury and Parish of Little Baddow; Session Rolls Epiphany 1642 & 1665; Settlement and Removal Papers; The 1681 Protestation List; Unruly Villagers 1607; 1881 Census Residents of Chelmsford Union Workhouse.
2021:0014FolderHC Events and Exhibitions, 2011-2021Visit England 2011; Our Farming Community (no year date); Fragmentation to Reconciliation 1662 – 2012 November 2012; Read all about us – stories from local and national press about local people, events & places. March 2013; Summer Lunch 2012; Our Village in the 20th Century; The Audio Project 2014; Rev. Jesse Berridge- Little Baddow in Fact & Fiction (no year date); Trades & Occupations (no year date); The Battle of the Somme 1916 (no year date of exhibition); Highways & Byways (no year date of exhibition); Midsummer Cream Teas, 2019.
2021:0015FolderHC Events and Exhibitions, 2010-2011The Spirit of Christmas 2011; Discovery Day 2011; Warsop Film Night October 2011; The Parish Chest 2011; Our Countryside – in and about Little Baddow Photo Competition; Strawberry Tea 2nd July 2011; First newsletter: Friends of the History Centre; Victorian Christmas Extravaganza (no year date) but photographs; Little Baddow Discovery Day October 2010 Marconi Companies and their people – a talk by Peter Turrell 2010; Archive achievements celebrating the contributions of local resident in Science, Arts, Technology and Society, 2010; Strawberry Tea July 2010
2021:0016FolderOld RiffhamsMaterial on families + extracts from John Bundock's book + history of house
2021:0017FolderGreat GracesJohn Simmons family; Assault trial 1842; Joseh Yell; Henry Mildmay;
2021:0018FolderSurnames A - BAbrey, Ady, Aldous, Algar/Alger, Allen, Andrews, Armstong Gibbs (see also Gibbs), Auger, Aylett, Almer, Bacon, Baker, Balls, Bamford, Barker, Barard, Baron, Barrington, Bartle, Bassingthwaighte, Bateman, Beckwith, Bernand, Bickmore, Blake, Blanks, Bond, Bone, Boreham, Boutwood, Bowles, Brazier, Brewer, Brooks, Bull (also see Hicks), Bullen, Bundock, Buntockes, Burnand, Burrell, Bush, Byford (for Berridge, see separate folder).
2021:0019FolderSurnames C - ECalcraft, Came, Campion, Carter, Chaplin, Churchill, Clark, Clarkson, Clench, Clifford-Smith (also see Glass), Cockley, Cockerell, Compton, Cook, Cooper, Cope, Cranies, Cross, Curtis, Courtman, (Collingwood - see separate folder), Day, Davies, Dennyey/Denny, Dennis, Desaguliers, Dice/Disse/Dysse, Digby, Duffield, Eastwood, Eckersley, Eddis, Elliot, Emery, (or Emerie), Enefer, Everett.
2021:0020FolderSurnames F - GFelton, Flaxman/Flexman, Fleet, Foley, Foster, Fothergill, Francis, Freeman, French, Gamble Gardiner, Geyer, Gibbs (see also Armstrong-Gibbs), Gibson, Gilderson, Gilson, Gipsies, Gladwin, Glass (also see Clifford-Smith), Goodson, Gompertz, Gough, Grace, Grainge, Greaves, Gregory, Grimstone.
2021:0021FolderSurnames H - JHardy, Harrington, Hart, Harvey, Havis, Hedges, Hicks (also see Bull), Hillary, Hilliard, Hills, Hinton, Hole, Hollingham, Hollingsworth, Holmstead, Hood, Hooker, Hooson, Horsnell, Horth, Houghton, Hudgell, Humphreys, Humphries, Hunt, Jarvis, Johnson, Jones, Hoslen/ Joslin.
2021:0022FolderMemorial HallThe History of the Village Hall; Butler Charity School; The British School or Lancastrian School; John Orton The Village Constable; Misc letters from Essex Education Committee regarding dining facilities; The Old Memorial Hall (HM Paterson sketch); Letter from James Elliott & Sons to Mr Vanstone regarding chairs for the old Memorial Hall; Description of the old hall by Greta Pettitt 1953
2021:0023FolderOur Natural HistoryLittle Baddow Hall Fruit Farms 2015 - History and Wildlife Sightings; Wildlife Sightings list 2016-2019; Wildlife Observations 2019 Selected Highlights; Flora and Fauna ID cards; Little Baddow Wildlife Survey 2009; Miscellaneous Wildlife Information.
2021:0024FolderDomesday EssexEntries for Little Baddow, Boreham, Danbury, Hatfield Peverell and Woodham Walter.
2021:0025FolderLandscape and VillageMaps with field names and boundaries; Key to 1677 map including Ridge-and-Furrow at Little Baddow; 1919 photocopy of map for Little Baddow; 1932 Map ; Aerial view of north of the village taken in 1989 by Ian Chalmers; Aerial view of Little Baddow and the Chelmer 1970; Aerial view of Little Baddow 1971; Little Baddow Archaeology; Four photos of Hill Fort, Heather Hills; Chelmer Cottage and North Hill June 2000 from air by Ian Chalmers; Iron Age Settlement 1066 and 1086; The Domesday Survey; Copies of pictures of Heather Hills, The Olde Rodney, Rodney Common; Photo of view of the junction in Little Baddow showing the sign post to Woodham Walter and Boreham; Photo of Spring Elm Lane; Photo of North Hill; Copy of North Hill showing people including Agers, Harry Martin, Roy Warsop; Photocopy of The Rodney; Photocopy of Junction of North Hill and Gravy Lane; Copy of painting of Blakes Wood artist unidentified ; Photo of Twitty Fee street sign with explanation of origin of name; Copy of 1926 Bye Laws of Little Baddow; Copies of postcards of Little Baddow; Map of Colam Lane in 1920’s with notes on history from Jesse Berridge including notes various houses.
2021:0026FolderThe Napoleonic PeriodLittle Baddow at the time of Waterloo article by Joanne Phillips dated June 2015; Militia in Little Baddow Ref Essex Record Office L/Dcr 10 L.B. Hist centre N59Fe; Photocopy of John Hales of Little Baddow and Jacob Warwickor (?) of Boreham requirement to serve in the militia 17th May 1782 ref Essex Record Office D/P 35/17; Photocopy of the Observations and enumeration abstract, 1811 sourced from histpop.org; Transcription of the Baptism, Marriage and Burial Registrar for 1815; Text of the church memorial to Rev Arthur Johnson; Map and description of Part of North Hill houses 1813 by Sheila Rowley; Details of Three Napoleonic War Heroes; Notices to Constables in Little Baddow including:- details of instruction to constables re Invasion ; Plans re the threat of a French Invasion; Paragraph about the 1801 Census taken by William Mihill 10th March 1801; Paragraph about Burying the Dead during the Napoleonic Wars; Paragraph about Financial Hardship during the Napoleonic Wars; Extract from the publication The French are Coming! The Invasion Scare 1803-05 by Peter A Lloyd 1991.
2021:0027FolderParish register transcriptsThe Parish Register of Little Baddow 1559 -1785 transcribed by Rev Jesse Berridge including alphabetical index 1559-1788; Transcription of Little Baddow Parish Church Register 1789-1819 including baptisms, marriages and burials.; Transcription of Baptisms 1813-1983; Transcription of Marriages 1837-1983; Transcription of Burials 1813-1935 (This is a photocopy and badly copied as last entry on every page is missing – could the original be somewhere else); Also Sept 1935-Dec 1986; Church Electoral Roll 2001, 2002,2004.
2021:0028:aDocSummary of LB’s Educational History
2021:0028:aaDocThe Three Rs - extracts from school log books
2021:0028:abDocOther Subjects - extracts from school log books
2021:0028:bDocVillage School at Christmas - extracts from school log books 1863-1954
2021:0028:cDocList of The National School Managers and Teachers including picturesArchdeacon Ady, Admiral Johnson, Mr Tweed, Rev Taylor, Rev R H Witherby, Mr and Mrs Boldero, Mr Woodhouse, Rev J Burgess, Rev Jesse Berridge
2021:0028:dDocNotes on The Horth Family at the National School
2021:0028:eDocDifficult Children - extracts from school log books 1875-1897
2021:0028:fDocDetails on The National School Pupil Teachers and Paid MonitorsMr Frederick W Clench, Clara Rave, Anne Bertha Clench
2021:0028:gDocCopy of Teachers Certificate for Mary Jane BuckleyDated December 1880 with details of inspections of her teaching from 1882-1890
2021:0028:hDocNew Admissions - extracts from school log books 1874-1883
2021:0028:iDocThe School Building - extracts from school log books 1874-1887
2021:0028:jDocAttendance - extracts from school log books
2021:0028:kDocSchool memories of Mr H Miles 1959
2021:0028:lDocA year in the life of our National School - extracts from school log books 1874
2021:0028:mDocRecreation, Treats and Entertainments - extracts from school log books 1875-1908
2021:0028:nDocSchool memories of Mrs Vanstone 1974
2021:0028:oDocList of National School CaretakersMrs Thomas (1905), Mrs Unwin (1912), Mrs Barker (1921), Miss B Shipman (1921)
2021:0028:pDocSchool memories of Bill Miles
2021:0028:qDocThe School in Wartime 1914-1918 - extracts from school log books
2021:0028:rDoc Extracts from Little Baddow Archdeaconry Chapel Schools with notes by Sheila Rowley
2021:0028:sDocHolidays - extracts from school log books 1874-1887
2021:0028:tDocNotes on the School Log Books
2021:0028:uDocMemories of the National School about 1910 by Miss Coker
2021:0028:vDocNotes on Labour CertificatesIvy Clark, Lily Martin
2021:0028:wDocNotes on the School Garden created in 1916
2021:0028:xDocCleanliness and Health - extracts from school log books 1874-1887
2021:0028:yDocSeasonal Absences - extracts from school log books 1876-1885
2021:0028:zDocWeather - extracts from school log books
2021:0029PhotoThe Forge 19664 photographs; showing forge after death of Miss Everett.
2021:0030FolderSurnames K - MKerr, Knight, Langden, Lamb, Lambert, Larcher, Lawton, Laydon, Lazell, Lightfoot, Lince, Lindsell/Linsel, Ling, Livermore, Lodge, Loveday, Lowther, Luard, Luckin, Lucking, Lyall, MacDonald, McMillan, Mabbs, Maddocks, Maltravers/Matravers, Marks, Marsh, Martin, Marven/Marvin, Mason, Mead (see also Pettit), Mechlenburgh, Mildmay, Miles, Miller, Mills, Moody, Moss, Mulley, Murrell, Kerridge, Lagden, Loveday, Middleboe, Morell, Murrill,
2021:0031FolderSurnames N - ONewell, Newman, Nicholson, Nunn, Ogden, Olmsted, Opie, Orton
2021:0032FolderSurnames P - RPackman, Palmer, Parmenter, Parry, Partington, Partridge, Pasfield (see also Perkins), Pattterson, Payne, Peacock, Pease, Penfold, Penning, Percival, Phillips, Pitman, Pledger, Poole, Popham, Pratt, Pryor, Purkins, Purkiss, Pyman, Pyne, Quill (see WWI folder), Raikes (see WWI folder), Ramsay (see Shortt), Rand, Raven (see also Nunn), Ray-Jones, Rayleigh (see also Strutt), Richardson, Rigley, Roberts, Rolfe, Routledge, Rowland, Rowley, Royce, Rumsey, Spencer Philips.
2021:0033FolderSurnames S - SmSames, Sargeant, Savill, Saward, Shean, Shaw-Kennedy, Shipman, Shortt, Siggers, Simmons, Sizer, Skinner, Smith, Smoothy, Smythe
2021:0034FolderCommonwealth War Graves Commission Commemorative CertificatesWWI: Private Alfred Barker, Second Lieutenant ST Baron, Private George Brazier, Private Joseph Brewer, Lance Corporal George Destas Clark, Gunner L Day, Private F Enefer, Private JC Gamble, Private WJ Hedges, Private WG Hole, Sergeant Percival Robert Humphreys, Captain Gordon Henry James, Private HW King, Private AE Lodge, Second Lieutenant Pilot George Ernest Martin, Second Lieutenant William Harrod Martin, Frederick Hedley Marven, Sydney Marven, Harry and Charles Parmenter, Gunner GB Peacock, Private John James Porter, Private William James Rose, William Albert Sargeant, William Shipman, Airman Arthur Evan Thomas, Private R Wiggins, Private R Wood, Captain Lionel Mostyn Woodhouse, Flight Lieutenant Mosley Gordon Woodhouse, Rifleman Herbert Martin Woolley, Geoffrey Harold Wooley.
2021:0035FolderSurnames Sn - SzSnow/Snowe, Sorrell, Speakman, Stankovic, Stebbings, Stewart, Stokes, Stoneham, Strutt (see also Rayleigh), Sturt, Sutton, Swallow.
2021:0036FolderSurnames T - ZTaylor, Thompson, Thorogood/Thorowgood, Thorpe, Tubbs, Tuker, Turner, Turnidge (see also Harris and Purkis), Tweed, Unwin, Vale, Vesey, Videler, Wade, Walker, Warden, Warren(?), Warsop, Washington, Webb, Westmacott, Wildman, Wilks, Willet, Wilson, Wire, Wood, Woodhouse, Woolley, Wright, Yell.
2021:0037FolderSchools - MiscellaneousFirst schools (Cuckoos, 1630), other schools to 1837. Woodlands School (Postman's Lane), Elm Green School, article by John Mudd.
2021:0038:aDocBetween the Wars - information about National School
2021:0038:gDocThe School in Wartime 1939-1944 - extracts from school log books and Headmistress' reports
2021:0038:hPhotoEvacuee children from Tottenham queueing on steps of canteen
2021:0038:iPhotoMrs Turner's Anniversary Party, Little Baddow School 1955Margaret Reid far left of photo in 3rd row, right hand column
2021:0038:jDocMrs Constance Turner - Headmistress (1930-1960)Information sheet
2021:0038:kDocClosureInformation on school closure
2021:0039FolderWWI Great War Heroes G - NGamble JC, Gibson RJ, Hammond FC, Hart G, Hedges WJ, Hicks AM (Mrs A Bull), Hilton B, Hilton P, Hole WG, Hollingsworth G, Humphreys H 'Harvey', Humphreys PR (Punch), Humphreys WH, James GH, Joslin G, King HW, Learmount NR, Levell JW, Lightfoot WL, Lindsell F, Lodge AE, Martin GE, Martin HE, Martin WH, Marven E, Marven FH, Marven J, Marven S, Mason HL, May PD
2021:0040FolderWWI Great War Heroes N - SlNash T, Noakes AJ, Nunn B, Nunn FG, Parmenter C, Parmenter H, Parmenter SJ, Peacock GB, Peacock NL, Peacock PC, Perry P, Porter JJ, Pryor AG, Pryor BS, Rose WJ, Russell G, Sargeant EC, Sargeant WA, Saunders T, Scott IJS, Seels VE, Shipman AH, Shipman EG, Shipman P, Shortt HNH, Sleet A (? not included in Little Baddow Heroes list)
2021:0041FolderWWI Great War Heroes Sm - ZSmith B, Smith S, Speakman E G, Speakman RP, Speakman JC, Stevens CW, Stubbings W (Bill), Thomas AE, Thomas L G, Warsop CW, Warsop E, Westwood AA, White HV, Wiggins R (Charles Rodney), Winger BE, Wood H, Wood R, Woodhouse J (Jack) H, Woodhouse LM, Woodhouse MG, Woolley CL, Woolley GH, Woolley B, Woolley HM, Wren H
2021:0045FolderShopsMiss Sorrel's, Post and Telegraph Office, Hill Top Stores, Post Office, Essex Chronicle, Butter Token Scheme, Post Office and Stores, Little Baddow Delicatessen and Post Office, John Vale (butcher), death of Miss Sorrell, Little Baddow Post Office, Post masters / mistresses, Miss Langford's shop, Dennis Bell, Ambleside grocery shop, Bracken Hill Tea Rooms, French's Stores, Burgess (Chemist), Butchers 1845-1957, The Old Slaughter House, Butchers of Belle Vue, J C Vale (butcher).
2021:0046FolderSevere WeatherEarthquake, Tornado, Floods, Hurricane 1987, Snow and Frost.
2021:0047FolderPublic HousesAlehouses and Victuallers (Sheila Rowley), Alehouse recognizances 1769-1828, Census Sharles Smith The Rodney 1841-1901, Census The Old Rodney 1841/51/71, Trade Directory Entries, Census Generals Arms 1871-1901, Census Queen's Head 1841-1971, Census Beershop Chapel Lane 1871- 1881.
2021:0048:aDoc"Carpenter risked life trying to save boy", newspaper cutting 1956 Kenneth Mead
2021:0048:bDocInfluenza Deaths, 1860 Essex Standard and General Advertiser for the Eastern CountiesWife and son of Robert Mason bailiff to Lord Rayleigh at Warren Farm
2021:0048:cDocBoy Blinded in Shooting Accident, Freeman's Journal - 15 September 183714-year-old son of a labourer called Bush injured by Dodd the keeper to Sir Brook Bridges
2021:0049FolderColerainesGeneral folder on house and events.
2021:0050FolderHooker and ElliotBackground details on them and the religious situation in 17th century.
2021:0053FolderDiamond Jubilee Event 2012Collection of photographs of the event
2021:0054FolderFarms and FarmingHistory of Farming; details of labourers; statistics of village population related to farming; Dairy farming records; Aldermanburgh; Cock Farm; Apsfield Farm; Cuckoos Farm; Gilbson's poultry farm; Hammonds Farm; Holybred Farm; Little Baddow Hall; New Lodge Farm; Parsonage Farm; Pheasant House farm; Pilgrims; Tofts Farm; Warren Farm.
2021:0055FolderDanburyVillage news; roads and road signs; Businesses; schools; Danbury Palace and Park; Carnivals; Houses; Wildlife and countryside; Maps; wartime heroes; artists; inventors.
2021:0056FolderChapel China
2021:0057FolderTrades and OccupationsAgricultural community; Apprentices; Bakers; Blacksmiths; Bus service; Carpenters; Wheelwrights; Cricket bat industry; Doctors; Milling; Oil / paraffin; roadmen; shoemakers; tailors; shops; social scale; thatchers.
2021:0058PhotoHolybreads Farm, 1945.Harry Brook (right back); Ellis (Tommy) Brook (his father, centre); Horace Brook (his brother, right); Sidney Brook (left front, his brother), Ron Robinson (his cousin).
2022:0001FolderWorld War OneWWI memories, Parish Magazine, Batallions of the Gloucester Regiment Army Corps, Roy Warsop memories.
2022:0002FolderLittle Baddow Hall Arts CentreClifford-Smith, T Barker, Summer Exhibition 1977, 1971 Festival Magazine, Bruce Ogston, Barbro Jansson, Julian Byzantine, Jack Winerock, John Doubleday, Jonathan Clifford.
2022:0003DocThe medieval wooden tomb effigies at Little Baddow (Essex)Article by Nigel Saul, in Church Monuments, Vol XXXII (2017)
2022:0004DocChelmer Valley Historya report prepared by Nagel Brown
2022:0005FolderNewspapers Showing Royal and National Eventsa-d) Daily Sketch, 1936, George V; f) Evening Standard, 1936, George V; f-g) Daily Sketch, 1936, Abdication and George VI; h-k) 1937, George VI; l) Hitler's demands, 1938; m-s) peace plan, 1938; t) Germans to leave UK, 1939; u) 1973, Wedding of Princess Anne and Mark Phillips; v) 1953, Ascent of Everest; w-ab) 1953 coronation of Queen.
2022:0007Book"Great War Heroes of Little Baddow" by Alan Ridgeway and Joanne Phillips
2022:0008DocsGuild of Arts - meetings 843 and 844(843) 'A Woman's Life in the Army' by Lucy Lewis; 'All Steamed Up' by Rowan Francis.
2022:0009DocsListening BenchDetails of bench, plus tracks available.
2022:0010MapRAC Touring Map (Linen Backed), Sheet 15 (Chelmsford area)Date between 1907-1913 because the Tollesbury Pier Line is present (opened 1907) but the Thaxted branch is absent (opened 1913). Shows village called Chatley that no longer exists.
2022:0011DocLittle Baddow Platinum Jubilee PicnicItem in 'The Focus'
2022:0012DocDawkins FamilyPhotocopy of pages from D Gilmour 'The British in India' re their retirement to Little Baddow.
2022:0014DocsTragedy of the Partridge family, 1908 (see also surnames folder under Partridge)Researched by Pauline Gilhooley
2022:0015DocNomination certificateSHARE Volunteer Award nomination in 2015.
2022:0016DocEmily Mulley (part of family tree)Emily Mulley produced the 'sampler' on display, at the age of 14. Grandmother of Nora Shipman.
2022:0017DocJohn HarkerBilletted in Little Baddow n 1914
2022:0018ArtefactGravy Lane and Pilgrims by Mr GilbertCopy of watercolour c.1924
2022:0019DocClara Gibson and Mr and Mrs GilbertDetails attached to painting (2022.0018); Pilgrims; Hen Farm; Clara Gibson (nee March); Walters Lodge.
2022:0020DocGuild of Arts, 800th meeting, 2012Brochure with brief history of the Guild.
2022:0021DocThomas Hooker at ChelmsfordPhotocopy of article by Robert Anderson; Essex Journal, 2016
2022:0022DocOur Village a century ago or thereabouts - notes compiled by Joan Barker from Parish Newsletters, 1966/7, together with later notes by Roy WarsopTwitty Fee (H Hockley, William Twitye), Clarkes Farm (S Bryant), Cottage in the Bush (W R Wackrill), Pattentees (G Ager), Awkward Square (George Burr), Cherry Tree Bungalow (J Foster), Woodlands (P Boldero), Fern Cottage (W Knight, W Martin), Old Riffhams (J R Spencer Phillips, Leonard W Woolleys), Little Graces, Great Graces (Darcy, Henry Mildmay), New Lodge Cottages (Daniel Spradbarrow), Belmers now Water Hall, Harwoods, Mill House, The Vicarage, Rose and Crown, Little Baddow Hall, Lindsell’s Cottage (William Lindsell), Heards now The Forge (John Hierde, Everett), Cuckoos (Hooker and Eliott, John Puttoe, Richard Rand), Langores alias Joppes (Josiah Smith), Holybred Farm (Pledger, Mr Edwin Green), Generals Arms (Thomas Jaggs, A Clarke, William Goodaye Strutt), Parsonage Farm, Aldermanburgh (Charles Shipman), Old Post Office (Eliza Sorrell, Julia Sorrell, Julia Campion), Boarded Cottage aka Pitt Cottage(Arthur Clarke, William Hart), Old Bassetts, New Bassetts (Giles Blake) Cloggers (George Enefer, Mrs Maymott), Gibbs (Stephen Gibbe, Saward, Misses Pyne and Culver), Gibbs Cottages (A Clark, R Heard), Wedlock Cottage (J Woodward), Ashcroft (Ernie Baker, J Simpson), Sunnymead aka Ashcroft’s Bungalow (E Hopward, Richard Hopwood, Nelly Clark), Old House Wedlock Green (Mrs Pyne), Pheasant House Cottages (William Bundock, H Bundock), Duke's Orchard (Nicholson), Loves Green (John Lof), Mill Lane, Ridgehurst (Walter Warsop), Rodney Gate (W Boreham, Charles Orris), Hockham Hills also called Heather Hills, Warren, Rodney, The Rodney, Well House/Cottage (Richard Saward, George Ager), Monks Garden (Charlie Lucas, Hockley), Bellevue Cottages (Major Mulley, George Aylett), Cockleys (Agnes Ager, Harry Pryor), Hood's Old Cottage (Horne), Ann'e Cottage (George White), The Rectory (Rev Taylor), The Bungalow (Rev Weatherby), Hill Cottage (Mrs Louise Bearmain), Policeman's House (PC Hagger), The Memorial Hall, Almshouses (Jimmy Good, Mrs Wood, Mrs French, Mrs Parmenter, Mrs Andrews, Thomas Saward), The National School (William Thomas), Cranleigh (Miss Clench), Shoulder Stick Hall (Joseph White), Brick Cottages (W Clement, Jacob Bundcock), Littlecotes (Mr French), Hillside (Mr Peate), Ambleside (Mrs Boreham), Boarded Cottages (Mr Enefer, F and G Barker, Miss Saville), Holly Cottage (James Eaton), Warren Farm (Mr Spokes), Warren Cottage (Mr Bearman, Mrs Cranfield), Pair of Cottages (Buck Humphreys, Mr Green), Three Boarded Cottages (Dowsett, Mrs Short, Mrs Marsh), Two cottages just above the Rodney Inn George Peacock, Mr Harris), The Rodney Inn (Mr S W Wager), North Hill Cottage (George Peacock), North Hill Road – originally called Robjohn's Hill, Cock Farm (Richard Sea, Peter Forster), Hen Cottage, Old Rectory (John Wood, Rev Ady), Walters Cottage / The Lodge originally called Watts (John Oakes, Rev Ady), Lees Cottage, Post Box, Wickhay Green, Bowling Alley House, Wickhays later named Pilgrims (John de Wickhey), Spring Close also known as Wick Hay or Vica cottages, Coleraines (Simon Snow), Poleighs, Firtree Cottage, The Willows, Papermill.
2022:0023Booklet"Eight Centuries of History in Essex Records" published by the ERO 1951
2022:0024Booklet"Essex Churches 600 - 1800" published by ECC 1966
2022:0026FolderLittle Baddow: the Story of an Essex VillageBook by Mel Thompson, published in November 2022; word file of text and images; cover photoshop file; front cover jpeg.
2022:0027DocNotes on volunteering at the HC (for young people)Made by Grace Doubell in 2022, following work at the HC for her Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
2022:0028DocNotes on Lower Common by Grace DoubellPublished in 2 parts in Little Baddow News. Grace produced this as part of her Duke of Edinburgh's Award project.
2022:0029FolderWoodways (AKA Lordlands)1910-1965 conveyancing deeds – Miss Elizabeth Perry, Miss Mabel Foster-Melliar, Mr J K Foster-Melliar, Geo Wright, Mrs B F Wild, Philip Vyvyan, Dr R R Bomford,
2023:0001PhotoAxehead and spearhead (A12 / A13)(digital image of artefacts in collection)
2023:0004DocParish Newsletter, Spring 2022
2023:0005MapFootpaths 1986 and 1989Agreed maps of public rights of way in the village on those dates provided by the Parish Council.
2023:0007Book"The History of Old Riffhams" by Jim LeaverPrivately published by WAJ Leaver in 2021
2023:0008FolderDocuments on Old Riffhams
2023:0009FolderAll documents and images related to the KDP publication of the novels of Jesse Berridge in 2015 and 2024.
2023:0013DocMr Bell the Paraffin ManNotes from interview with Tony Bell, 19th July 2018, taken by Mel Thompson
2023:0014PhotoSketch of the URCUnknown artist.
2023:0015PhotoPostcard of Bracken Hill, Spring Elms LaneBracken Hill tea rooms.
2023:0017DocAmy BullSuffragette; died at General's Orchard, The Ridge; commemmorated by blue plaque; notes from national biog database.
2023:0018PhotoThe Old Rodney, Children's CornerPhoto of postcard.
2023:0028DocThe 50s in Little BaddowMemories of David Martin, April 2023 plus school reports etc
2023:0032DocA Brief History of Little Baddow Cricket Club
2023:0033DocVillage of the WeekEssex Chronicle, 4 Dec 2008 – John and Jenny McCrindle, Simon and Margaret Johnson, Mary Buckley, John Robinson
2023:0034DocGreat-great-great-grandfather’s other jobArticle by Richard A Jeffery, Family Tree Magazine, September 1995
2023:0035DocNotes on William CalcraftVarious sources including Dictionary of National Biography, Baptism records of Little Baddow URC
2023:0040Doc2016 Rededication ServiceEssex Heritage News article Spring 2017
2023:0041DocDiary of Blakes Wood during WWIISyd Enefer, John Dawkins, Miss Hudson, Mr Bradleys, W Scrivener
2023:0042Docs2008 History Centre Exhibition
2023:0043DocLittle Baddow History CentreArticle from little Baddow Newsletter, March 2011
2023:0044DocLittle Baddow History CentreA Local Jewel in the Crown, The Journal article, unknown date
2023:0045Doc2004 History Centre Dedication CeremonyProgramme for Annual Hooker/Eliot Memorial Service at Cuckoos Farm and History Centre Dedication Ceremony at Little Baddow Chapel
2023:0046Doc2005 History Centre ExhibitionFlyer for Faith History exhibition
2023:0047Docs2003/4 History Centre Fundraising Appeal
2023:0048DocOur Village a century ago or thereabouts - notes compiled by Joan Barker from Parish Newsletters, 1966/7Twitty Fee, Clarkes Farm, Cottage in the Bush, Pattentees, Awkward Square, Cherry Tree Bungalow, Woodlands, Fern Cottage, Generals Arms, Aldermanburgh, Old Post Office, Boarded Cottage (Pitt Cottage), Cloggers, Gibbs, Gibbs Cottages, Wedlock Cottage, Ashcroft, Sunnmead, Old House, Pheasand House Cottages, Duke's Orchard, Rodney Gate, Hockham Hills, Well House, Monks Carden, Bellevue Cottages, Cockleys, Hood's Old Cottage, Ann'e Cottage, The Rectory, The Bungalow, Hill Cottage, Policeman's House, Almshouses, The National School, Shoulder Stick Hall, Brick Cottages, Littlecotes, Hillside, Ambleside, Boarded Cottages, Holly Cottage, Warren Farm, Warren Cottage, Two cottages just above the Rodney Inn, TheRodney, North Hill Cottage, Horth Hill road - original line of Robjohn's Hill, Fern Cottage, Cock Farm, Old Rectory, The Lodge.
2023:0049Folder1677 Map of the Manors of Little Baddow and Toft drawn by Ralph Dowsett for Sir Gobert BarringtonColoured photocopies of parts, includes typed key
2023:0050DocList of exhibitions and brochuresList of exhibitions from 2008 to 2019, along with History Centre brochures 2008 to 2014 (2011-12 missing)
2023:0051PhotoSt Andrew's Rooms, North Hilltaken in 2015 by Mel Thompson
2023:0052Doc2005 Little Baddow Village Design Statement
2023:0053PhotoSchool, North Hill, showing bomb shelterPoor quality scan from newspaper; date unknown.
2023:0054DocLittle Baddow – The Annual Ford Clean UpUndated copy of newspaper article re fourth annual clean up
2023:0055PhotoOriginal Parish Chest used for display.
2023:0056PhotoLittle Baddow Brownie Pack c.1955/56
2023:0057ArtworkWatercolour of the History Centre by Jill Goodson
2023:0058DocLittle Baddow Cricket Club – Club Fixtures 2015
2023:0060DocLetters from Uncle Joe compiled by Jeg RoastExtracts of letters written by Joseph Brewer to his family during 1916 and 1917 whilst serving in the Great War
2023:0062DocLetter to WWII evacuee’s family from Little Baddow host
2023:0066Photo1958, 'Belle Vue’ house in the winter before shop front built on left hand side
2023:0068PhotoJohn Vale's Butcher Shop1957, John Vale cutting meat
2023:0069PhotoSt Mary's 'Churchyard Gang' 1996(Back row from left) Geoff Pyman, Ted Grace, Tom Coxhead, John Whitehouse (front row) John Murrell, John Vale, David Briggs.
2023:0070PhotoJohn Vale's Butcher Shop1959-60, John Vale with new A55 delivery van
2023:0071PhotoSt Mary's 'Churchyard Gang' c.1999(from left) Ted Grace, John Murrell, Geoff Pyman, John Whitehouse, Cliff Hazell, David Briggs, Tom Coxhead.
2023:0072PhotoJohn Vale's Butcher ShopJohn Vale with an Xmas turkey
2023:0073BookAlbum of photographs of Elm Green School, 1965 to 2000Compiled by Ruth Olwen Bennett
2023:0074PhotoJohn Vale's Butcher Shop1983, outside shop
2023:0075DocElm Green School - the Early YearsTalk by Michael Tubbs, 11th May 2017.
2023:0076PhotoJohn Vale's Butcher shop1983, inside the shop John and Douglas? making sausages
2023:0077DocCedric Arnold (organ builder)Note on history of organ building in Thaxted. Arnold built the organ at St Mary's.
2023:0078PhotoJohn Vale's Butcher Shop1983, inside the shop showing the back of John making sausages
2023:0079DocDiamond Jubilee celebrations, 2012Quiz and Treasure Hunt walks. (Folder ref 2021.0053)
2023:0080PhotoJohn Vale's Butcher Shop1970s, new shop front
2023:0081PhotoGroup photograph in Memorial Hall(no details yet - enter into photocopy)
2023:0082PhotoJohn Vale's Butcher Shop1970s, new shop front and house
2023:0084PhotoJohn Vale's Butcher ShopNorth Hill 1957/8
2023:0085DocNewspaper cutting: memorial of George BrazierOn war memorial dedication, 2016.
2023:0086PhotoJohn Vale's Butcher ShopXmas 1962, shop front before enhancements
2023:0087DocDocument on Little Baddow Chapel folk1901 list of church members, their ages and occupations – Rev Joseph Stanley, Laetitia Morell, Alice Morell, Mrs Comp, Mrs Ann French, Lydia Murley, Jane Stanley, Mary Stanley, Vira Stanley, William Raven, Elizabeth Raven, J Wilfred Pledger, Ethel Pledger, Alfred Gamble, Ada Gamble, Fred Finch, Lily French, William Henry Burdock, Jane Burdock, Sarah Harden, Sarah Courtman, David Marvin
2023:0088DocCopy of certificate of burial for Thomas HodgesBuried 22 October 1811, copy of entry in Church Register
2023:0090DocLetter To Mr Gregory of Widford Hall from Mr Gepp, solicitors, relating to the signing of a fine for RolstonsDated 16 June 1772
2023:0092DocCertificate of Acknowledgement of Deeds by Married Women1866, for sale from Elizabeth and Denney Fitch to William Bull and Charles James Skill
2023:0094DocBlakes Wood by Mr W R HoodPDF of booklet by Mr Hood, who donated Blakes Wood to the National Trust.
2023:0096DocLittle Baddow History Centre - Architect's Plan 2000
2023:0097PhotoElizabeth and Robin Warsop at Little Meadows
2023:0098BookletChelmsford Borough Centenary Cookery Book 1888-1988
2023:0099PhotoWarsops at Little MeadowsEast Front
2023:0101PhotoPhotograph of organ in St Mary's Church before taken out of service, 2023.
2023:0102DocKathleen Andrews ObituaryMay 1980
2023:0103Photo11 colour slides of St Mary's Church, 1962, Patricia StewartIncludes a slide of Maypole Dancing, 1962, showing Mrs Honniball, wife of the Rector.
2023:0104DocList of persons of significance from Little Baddow
2023:0105Photo5 photos of descendants of Thomas Hooker at Walters Cottage, 1986
2023:0106PhotoLittle GracesDate unknown
2023:0108ArtefactSchool Pen Nibs
2023:0110DocLittle Baddow's Dramatic PastScript of play by Caroline Ogden performed by Little Baddow Society at St Andrew's Room on 16 November 2023
2023:0111PhotoSpalding photo of the Old Rectory c.1905 (No.1745)Rear view
2023:0112DocKnit in at Little Baddow Parish Church, 1984Essex Chronicle newspaper cutting of 6 April 1984 describing fund raising event for parish church restoration fund - Peter Martin, Dr Kerr, Fred Francis, Richard Godden
2023:0114PhotoLittle Baddow Football Team c.1930Sid Enefer (back row, second from left), Jesse Berridge (back row, right), Charles Vanstone (middle row, second from left)
2023:0116PhotoLittle Baddow Football Team c.1930Sid Enefer (fourth from left), Jesse Berridge (in suit), Charles Vanstone (fourth from right)
2023:0118PhotoHarold Foley c.1930sSon of John Foley, postmaster. Was killed towards the end of WWII when a bomb fell on the factory where he worked.
2023:0120PhotoJohn James FoleyRan the Post Office in the Little Baddow in the 1930s. Buried in the churchyard with his wife Elizabeth.
2023:0122PhotoGrace Foley (nee Carter)Daughter-in-law of John and Elizabeth Foley, who ran the Post Office
2023:0124PhotoHarold Lionel Foley and his new wife Grace (nee Carter)Married 16 May 1937 by Rev Jesse Berridge at St Mary's Church, Little Baddow
2023:0126PhotoLittle Baddow Mill 1984Also known as King's Mill
2023:0128PhotoLittle Baddow Mill 1984Also known as King's Mill
2023:0130PhotoGravestone of Benjamin Brooks HorthSt Mary's Churchyard, Little Baddow
2023:0132PhotoGravestone of Susan Elizabeth wife of Benjamin Brooks HorthSt Mary's Churchyard, Little Baddow
2023:0134PhotoPhilip Charles Perkins, Mary Perkins (nee Unwin) and Frederick Thomas PerkinsPhilip Charles Perkins - born 1 July 1844 Little Baddow, died 16 July 1923 Chadwell Heath; Mary Perkins (nee Unwin) - baptised 22 August 1847 and Frederick Thomas Perkins (their grandson) born 28 July 1891 Highwood, Writtle, died November 1983 Brentwood
2023:0136PhotoFrederick George Perkins and his son Ernest James PerkinsFrederick George Perkins born 19 August 1867 Little Baddow, died 20 April 1933 Bow; Ernest James Perkins born 4 March 1902 Poplar, died 16 January 1981
2023:0138PhotoLooking down North Hill from around Walter's Cottage 2009Similar view to other photos e.g. 2000:0027
2023:0140PhotoChelmer and Blackwater navigation at Little Baddow under maintenancePostcard showing workmen in front of a barrier of sandbags, date unknown probably early 20th century
2023:0142PhotoSidney Enefer and one otherAt Parsonage Farm, c.1925. Sidney is on the right.
2023:0144PhotoLittle Baddow Mill 1984Also known as King's Mill
2023:0146PhotoRavens Farm House, Woodham Walter
2023:0148PhotoLittle Baddow WI 90th Anniversary 2008
2023:0150DocLittle Baddow WI 90th Anniversary Lunch Menu3 July 2008, Three Rivers Golf Club, Cold Norton, plus other memorabilia
2023:0152DocLittle Baddow WI 90th Anniversary Certificate
2023:0154Photo1977 Jubilee Party at Walters Cottage15 slides
2023:0156DocSketch of Holybred Wood by S E DavidsonHolybred Wood Appeal
2024:0001Photo5th Essex Regiment (1939/40?)Charles Thompson, 11th from left, top row.
2024:0002PhotoBeating Party - possibly Edwardian, possibly ToftsSidney Enefer (3rd from left), Adolphus Enefer (4th from right)
2024:0003Photo5th Essex Regiment (1939/40?)Charles Thompson, far left, second row from bottom
2024:0004PhotoPhoto of post box outside Walter's Cottage, North HillTaken by Sue Ruskin, mounted on card
2024:0005Doc1937 PC letter to Mrs Eva VanstoneSalary increase to 8/6 per week
2024:0006ArtefactWhistle Chain WWIPiece of chain found at Jock's Lodge, The Ridge in September 2023 while gardening. Believed to be part of chain that would hold a whistle. Jocks Lodge was built on the remains of an Army Camp known as Danbury Camp One during WWI.
2024:0007DocConveyance from Lord Rayleigh; field for Wickhay Cottages, 1938Sold to Chelmsford District Council
2024:0008ArtefactLittle Baddow Fruit Farm Sign
2024:0009PhotoPipe organ in St Mary's Church, 2023Built by Cedric Arnold; decommissioned in 2023.
2024:0010ArtefactLittle Baddow Fruit Farm - Pick your own basket
2024:0011PhotoHollybred FarmSent in by Steve Barber, December 24; date unknown.
2024:0013PhotoRiffhams Chase under snowDate and provenance unknown
2024:0014DocReport on Roman Pottery found at Water Hall, Little BaddowEssex Archaeology and History Transaction 1993, 24 pp 218-219
2024:0015PhotoWaterfall Below Paper Mill LockSpalding Postcard No.560. With barge
2024:0016DocMy Memories of Little Baddow School during WWIILetter from Marjorie Bennett (nee Taylor) 23 August 2007
2024:0018Artefact1950 Ration Coupons and Papier Poudre Papers
2024:0020ArtefactSewing kit
2024:0022ArtefactARP MemorabiliaIncluding arm bands, civil defence buttons, medal
2024:0023PhotoWI visit to the Britvic Factory in ChelmsfordBetty Leakey, Edy Hunt, Dorothy Thompson, Mrs Bates, Mrs Digby (marked on back of photo)
2024:0024DocScript of "The Cradle Song" a play by Little Baddow WI, Adjudicator's Copy
2024:0025DocCopy of email from Humphrey Berridge about his grandfather's books.Includes decision to loan Dell Berridge's medals to HC.
2024:0026ArtworkFramed watercolour of Beacon Hill, The Ridge possibly 1970sHome of Eric and Mrs Cahagon until 2017. Painting signed B Filbey
2024:0027DocDocuments relating to the publication of 'Little Baddow: a century of village life'Includes publicity sheet and invoices; November 1999
2024:0028Doc2021 Little Baddow Festival and Film Night programme
2024:0029DocMemories of Margaret Stamford (nee Paterson)Herbert Paterson, Edith Paterson, Barbers Orchard (Northfields, Colam Lane); Blakes Wood; Mr Pettit; many other comments and names.
2024:0030Newspapers"Wed - but they need an interpreter" - article reporting wedding in Little Baddow Serbian communityDaily Express, 4 July 1938, Page 5
2024:0031PhotoContrasting photos of orchard and Little Baddow HallFrom 1989 and 1999, showing change of use, along with exhibition caption.
2024:0032PhotoArchaeology Exhibition 2006by Simon Johnson
2024:0033DocOriginal Parish Council minutes 1956.Included proposal for new village hall, plus severence of Mrs Everett as secretary.
2024:0035:aPhoto1st Little Baddow Scout Group Harvest Festival in old Memorial Hall 1948Left Bob Cannon (Group Scout Master), Right Joe Leach ((Scout Master)
2024:0035:bPhotoPeewitt Patrol, 1st Little Baddow Scouts Group (on bikes)Christopher Lima, David Money, ???, David Cannon
2024:0035:cPhotoPeewitt Patrol, 1st Little Baddow Scout Group, Pewitt PatrolBack Row: Brian Rominson, David Cannon, ???. Front Row: Billy White, Phillip Hedgcock.
2024:0035:dPhotoLittle Baddow Scout Troupe, after taking swimming badge.Back Row: David Money, David Cannon, Keith Raynor, ???. Front Row: Philip Hedgcock, ???, ???, Johny Miller, Christopher Lima.
2024:0035:ePhoto1st Little Baddow Scout Group Church Parade at St Marys ChurchBack Row: Christopher Lima, Bob Cannon (Scouts Master), ???, Billy White, Mrs Cannon (Cub Leader), David Brazier. Front Row: Bobby Brazier, John Reeve, David Cannon, Bunny Brazier, Paul Adams, ???, ???
2024:0035:fPhoto1st Little Baddow Scout Group Hawks PatrolBack Row: Christopher Lima, David Moss, Johnny Miller, ???. Front Row: Allan Oggles, ???
2024:0036PhotoColam Lane / Spring Elms Lane cross road, top of North Hill date unknown showing sign to Maldon
2024:0037PhotoManse and Chapel, Spalding postcard c.1900
2024:0039PhotoGraces Walk, 1906Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0041PhotoThe Old Rectory (side view)Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0042DocCopy of Michaelmas 1670 Hearth Tax Returns for Little Baddow
2024:0043PhotoGreetings Card; 'Just a Card', 1924.Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0044DocMemories of Anthony PayneLived in Little Baddow c.1939-1945. Neighbours of Rev and Mrs Berridge
2024:0045PhotoGreetings Card; Christmas GreetingsCopied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0046Book"Away & Home - World War II (Somerset and Essex 1939-1945)" by Pat HernimanThe story of a young girl growing up in England during WWII
2024:0047PhotoGreetings Card; MultiviewCopied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0048PhotoLittle Baddow Fun Day, 26 June 2010
2024:0049PhotoInterior of St Mary's Church, before ceiling removed and shows gallery.Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0051PhotoSketch of St Mary's Church by Henry Martin Luyken, 1935Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0052DocLate Bronze Age Hoards from the Chelmer Valley, Essex by D Buckley, Antiquaries Journal - London 66, 1986
2024:0053PhotoLittle Baddow Hall.Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0054DocNotes and sketches of Bronze Age Hoards found near New LodgeLetter from Henry Mothersole
2024:0055PhotoOld Riffhams, from garden.Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0056DocResistivity Survey of field to rear of ChurchMaldon Archaeological and Historical Group, 2006. Accompanying letter from Simon Johnson
2024:0057PhotoPainting of Little Baddow Mill, John Kinnaird.Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0058Doc2002 correspondence with John Fairclough re Little Baddow Archaeology
2024:0059PhotoBy Little Baddow Mill, looking towards Boreham, 1915.Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0060DocNeolithic and Iron Age Pottery from Danbury, EssexExcerpt from Antiquaries Journal, Vol 13, Issue 1, January 1933, pp59-62
2024:0061PhotoThe Old Rodney, across hills, 1904.Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0062PhotoAerial photographs of fields north of St Mary's ChurchShowing possible archaeological features
2024:0063PhotoA Pretty Spot' by Little Baddow Mill.Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0064DocList of archaeological finds and sites, listed buildings etcGenerated from Historic Environment Records (HERs) for Essex (see also M119)
2024:0065PhotoPaper Mill, looking towards lock from bridge.Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0067PhotoPaper Mill, old mill building.Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0068PhotoTop of Colam Lane
2024:0069PhotoGenerals Arms.Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0070PhotoGibbs
2024:0071PhotoThe Old Rodney, with car showing.Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0072Book"Around Danbury and Little Baddow", Book One by Jill Goodson
2024:0073PhotoSchool and School House.Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0074ArtefactMap of Essex divided into HundredsFramed copy of Half sheet County Map by Emanuel Bowen (1694-1767), Geographer to his late Majesty, and Thomas Bowen
2024:0075PhotoPaper Mill, visitors in summer of 2020.Prohibitions of foreign travel, plus good weather, brought people to the navigation.
2024:0076PhotoDukes Orchard / Gregory Photos
2024:0076:aPhotoDukes Orchard ConservatoryBuilt 1912, opening off dining room. Photo from Mary Ackhurst
2024:0076:bPhotoDukes OrchardSteps east of dining room. Photo from Mary Ackhurst
2024:0076:cPhotoAmy Hooper, Dukes Orchard long-term cookSteps east of dining room. Photo from Mary Ackhurst
2024:0076:dPhotoDukes Orchard DriveLooking north up drive, infant chestnut tree almost hidden by gatepost. Photo from Mary Ackhurst
2024:0076:ePhotoAnn Gregory 1940sSitting in front of her parents' home at 4 Park Quadrant in Glasgow
2024:0077ArtefactAir Warden Memorabilia from Helen Black (whistle and map)Helen Black was warden for area G which ran along Spring Elms Lane from Joyces corner to Cloggers
2024:0078PhotoNicholson / Gregory Family Photo AlbumPhotos and watercolours of family at dukes Orchard from early 20th century, including pictures of rebuilding in 40s/50s.
2024:0078:ePhotoHJ Nicholson, UJ Gregory, CJ GregoryAt Dukes Orchard 1904
2024:0078:fPhotoCJ Gregory, JW GregoryAt Dukes Orchard 1904
2024:0078:gPhotoOld Bunduck, Harry's father c.1911 at Dukes OrchardNB Stone lion on terrace but no conservatory. Photo from Mary Ackhurst's papers
2024:0078:pPhotoJane and Martin Gregory c.1950
2024:0079PhotoMildmay Tomb, St Mary's Church
2024:0080BookDukes Orchard Christmas Masque, 1899Two books owned by Mary Ackhurst containing sketches, poetry and prose by Mrs Gregory Nicholson for masque. Participants - Miss Dorothy Nicholson, Mrs Harry Nicholson, Miss Edith Ayrton, Miss Maggie Nicholson, Mr H J Nicholson, Miss Isabel Jackson, Miss Barbara Ayrton
2024:0081DocNotes on Hen Cottage, Wickhay Green.Prepared for planning appeal, 2024.
2024:0082DocsMisc documents relating to Gregory properties
2024:0082:aDocsCopy of Agreement 29th September 1926 EE Chaplin and HR Knight.It relates to a 23 acre farm then called High Common which then became part of Pheasant House Farm. There are pencil notes on the document that look as though they were made in 1960. The witness lives at Pete House Little Baddow.
2024:0082:bDocs1937 receipt for plans for additions to Cloggers CottagesIndicating they are owned by Audrey Gregory at that stage
2024:0082:cDocs1954 papers on a water supply to Pheasant House FarmIt seems to have been put on hold as they were still getting water in buckets from the well in later years
2024:0082:dDocList of Deeds 1567-1776 deposited at ERO by CJ Gregory 1952 (D/DU 239)
2024:0083PhotoPostcard? St Mary's Church early 20th centuryRailings round graves suggest pre-WWI.Copied from 'Chelmsford Remembered' Facebook Group
2024:0084DocsDocuments relating to rebuilding of Dukes Orchard
2024:0084:aDocs1966 Planning Permission and Building Regulation Consents for a garage at Dukes Orchard.
2024:0084:bDocs1948 onwards claims for compensation from the Central Land Board. Kit and Marion living at Woodland and Cow Cottage whilst Dukes Orchard was being rebuiltReference to a sale to Johnson (Frank?). Several references to the sale of 5.2 acres to Denton Ogden
2024:0084:cDocsDocuments relating to rebuilding of Dukes Orchard after the war damageIn 1953 the total bill comes to about £8,000
2024:0084:dDocPlans for new house at Dukes Orchard, 1945Previous house damaged in V1 attack in WWII
2024:0085Book"They lived here for a Time" by John Bundock, 2008Notes on some Little Baddow Homes and Villagers 1840s to Early 1900s
2024:0086DocSheet Music for "Dusk" by C Armstrong Gibbs
2024:0087DocContents of Parish Chest and filing cabinets, 1994Listing produced for the Historical Society, August 1994.
2024:0089DocsLetters between Audrey, Christopher and Ursula Gregory 1937-1942Interesting information about life in the war years
2024:0090PhotoExhibition of History and Arts and Crafts, Silver Jubilee Celebrations 1977
2024:0091DocWoodlands, The RidgeDocuments and deeds, provided by Mrs Molloy and available for public access. Researc carred out by Duncan Robertson, December 2024. Names: Buttle, Meggy. Johnson (Arthur, Livermore, Baron Rayleigh, Luard, Hindmarch, Seager, Mc Coy, Molloy.
2024:0092Doc1953-1954 Ration Book for Helen Black
2024:0094DocRecollections of Phylis Lilian Stanley (1892-1918) by Ursula Gregory From her time working on farms in Little Baddow in 1915
2024:0096DocRota for manning of Warden's Post J1, 1943
2024:0098BookHandwritten novel, undated and unknown authorIncludes list of Little Baddow persons as dramatis personae
2024:0102BookHassock GroupRecord of hassocks made 1977-1989
2024:0110Map1:10560 OS Sheet TL 70 NE published 1970Little Baddow
2024:0112Map1:10560 OS Map Sheet TL 80 NW published 1960Woodham Walter, Langford
2024:0114Map1:50000 Geological Survey Map of Chelmsford, OS published 1975
2024:0118PhotoChapel Lane after the 1987 Gale6 photos
2024:0120PhotoFloods in Hammonds Lane, date unknown4 photos
2024:0122PhotoAnnual Cuckoos Service commerating Hooker and Eliot, date unknown2 photos
2 photos
2024:0124PhotoGroup outside Tennis Hut, Old Rodney, 1984Charles Cope (fourth from right)
2024:0126PhotoHandbell Ringers at Mansion House, Christmas 1995Jenny Atkinson, Charman May, Charles Cope, Lady Mayoress, Lord Mayor, Paul Robertson, Lynn Button, Mark Button, Joan Atkinson
2024:0128Photo17th Century Faire probably 200211 photos
2024:0130DocArchitectural Plans for Pyne Cottage, Spring Elms Lane by P Stewart, 1980s
2024:0132BookA Reproduction of a Map of the County of Essex 1777 by John Chapman and Peter Andre published by ECC, 1950Reduced to I inch to 1 mile
2024:0134MapOS 6 Inch County Series Essex Sheet nLV NW revised in 1919Hatfield Peverel, Boreham
2024:0138MapMap of Little Baddow, date unknownProbably dating from sometime between 1973 and 2016 as shows EU boundaries
2024:0146ArtefactWooden BierReputed to have been acquired by Frank Johnson of Little Baddow Hall Fruit Farm for transporting his coffin to the church
2024:0148DocRegister of Buildings of Local Value in Little Baddow, Chelmsford City Council, April 2024Rowan Cottage, West View Cottage, The Hoppet, New Hall Park Barn, The Forge, Hill Cottage, Cranley Cottage, Annes Cottage, High Pauls (formerly The Bungalow), Mill House, Chestnut Cottage, The Generals Orchard, Memorial Hall, Memorial Arch, St Andrews Church, Yew Hedges, Stanhill, Rose Cottage, Coppins, Warren Cottage, Claren Cottage, The Return, Little Walters, Pledgers Cottage, Fern Cottage, Fir Tree Cottage, Bothy (Paper Mill Lock), Tea Rooms (Paper Mill Lock), Ryefield House, Elm Green Preparatory School, The White House, Chase Cottages, Well House, The Old Rodney, Froggs Hall, Birchwood House (formerly Greville), Gibbs Cottage, Cloggers Barn, The Generals Arms, Sorrells, Pattentees, Awkward Square
2024:0150PhotoAlfred Wire 1901Alfred Wire (1839-1914) was headmaster at Little Baddow School in 1863
2024:0152Map1677 Map of the Manors of Little Baddow and Toft drawn by Ralph Dowsett for Sir Gobert BarringtonBlack and white digital image
2025:0003DocLeaflet for Twenty20 Cricket Match 12 July 2015Little Baddow Sports Ground - in aid of Royal British Legion
2025:0005DocFlyer for Twenty20 Cricket Match 27 May 2012Little Baddow Sport Ground
2025:0007DocLittle Baddow Sportsfield Terms of HiringElm Green School 1979
2025:0009DocLittle Baddow Sportsfield and Pavilion Terms of HiringLittle Baddow Hockey Club 1977
2025:0011DocLittle Baddow Sportsfield and Pavilion Terms of HiringLittle Baddow Cricket Club 1977
2025:0013DocDraft Proposals for Agreement between Little Baddow Parish Council and the Sports Club c.1985
2025:0015DocLittle Baddow Sports Club Constitution, undated
2025:0017DocConstitution of the Little Baddow Sports Club 2006
2025:0019DocLittle Baddow Cricket Club Rules, undated
2025:0021DocCorrespondence re Tennis Courts at Sports Ground 2008
2025:0023DocExcerpt from An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Essex Vol 2, Central and South West published 1921St Mary the Virgin, Congregational Chapel, Phillows Farm, Little Baddow Hall, Great Graces, Old Riffhams
2025:0025Book"Little Baddow and the Norman Conquest" by Evelyn Andrews
2025:0027JournalContact Magazine December 2024 / January 2025Article about discovery of Jesse Berridge novel called Goddess Grove
2025:0029JournalPsychic News January 2025Article about discovery of Jesse Berridge novel called Goddess Grove
2025:0033DocA short history of Parsonage Lane and its development and of the early years of Elm Green SchoolMemoirs of Dr Michael Tubbs November 2024
2025:0037NewspapersDaily Telegraph article re sale of Woodhouse WWI medals 8 Apr 2025
2025:0039JournalEssex Countryside Vol 21, Dec 1973Little Baddow - where St. Christopher still watches over travallers by Stan Jarvis (photos of Great Graces, LB Hall, St Marys)
2025:0041Book"Pilgrims, Little Baddow - Its History" by Sticks Reseach Agency, 2025Investigations into origins and history of house
2025:0043Book"Poems by a Scientist" by Alan Ashford
2025:0061DocSarah Stokes of Hammonds Farm, Little Baddow (died 1742) by Roger Davey 2025
2025:0063DocWWII Soldier's Service and Pay Book for Leonard Beech
2025:0065Book"We've All Life Before Us" edited by Caroline Cecil BoseWater Hall, Diana Ladner
2025:0067DocsVillage Fete 2008Miscellaneous documents
2025:0069DocsVillage Fete 2010Miscellaneous documents
2025:0073DocKeith Andrew Atkinson 10.10.1944 - 03.10.2025Funeral Order of Service
2025:0075Map1677 Map of the Manors of Little Baddow and Toft drawn by Ralph Dowsett for Sir Gobert BarringtonPhotographs by Jane and Chris Rigler
2025:0077DocLetter from Margaret Jarvis to the StewartsRe memorial bench to Edna Enefer (plus 2 photos)
2025:0079JournalDanbury Journal 1997-2011Elm Green School, Drama Group, Disco for South Africa, Conservatives, Cinema Club, CGM Mechanical Services, 1891 Census, Brownies, Champagne Tasting, Family History Group, Holybred Wood, Little Baddow Hall, Ken Goodson, Parish Council, Open Gardens, Little Baddow Fete, Farleigh Hospice Fund Raising, Memorial Hall, Family Drama in River Chelmer, Leisure and Sports Club, Horticultural Society, Kick Boxing, Womens Institute, Historical Society, Conservation Society, Fishery, Millennium Walk, Rodney Public House
2025:0083DocCorrespondence relating to Memorial Hall Appeal Fund 1959
2025:0085ArtefactLittle Baddow Pink Lustre Tea SetTwo plates, one cup and saucer
2025:0089DocLetter from Mary Klaber to Alistair Stewart 18 Oct 2013Re His help in setting up the History Centre
2025:0091NewspapersWeekly News article "Pillar to Post", 17 May 1973Victorian Post Boxes in Church Road and North Hill
2025:0095DocHistory of Walters Cottage by Patricia Stewart 6 August 1967Letter to Parish Magazine Editor with corrections to article - Miss Langford, Mr Davies, Little Walters (the Lodge), Walters Cottage, Miss Shipman, Walter Crook, Bryant and May, Mr Wood, Lindsell, Rev Ady
2025:0097DocEducation in Little Baddow by Alison Harker
2025:0099PhotoCuckoos 2022
2025:0101PhotoTofts
2026:0007ArtefactWest Bowers Products Milk Bottle Top
2026:0009ArtefactWest Bowers Farm Products Label
2026:0013FolderRev Jesse BerridgeBiographical notes (photos at different ages, photos of early settings, second marriage, Memorial Hall opening) Family (life and death in WWI of son Jesse). Author (novels set in Little Baddow). Historical research (Heather Hills, Papers on LB through the ages, Guild of Arts talk)
2026:0015FolderChapelA summary of the life of Reverend Deryck Collingwood 1916-; Churchyard Management plan by Brenda Hooson; Summary of prizes awarded to URC by the Rural Community Council of Essex 1919-2009; Description of the churchyard and the flowers to be found including plant hunt on March 2004 and April 2011; Notes on “Through the Seasons - Notes on the Churchyard and Grounds” by Brenda Hooson; A picture of The Congregational Chapel Sunday Treat at the Old Rodney 1904 showing James Burgess the Minister; Picture showing the Sunday School Workshop 1998; A picture of Little Baddow United Reformed Church Sunday School in The Manse garden 29th May 1977 taken by A.V.Sharman; Picture of Brenda’s Blue Christmas The Chapel 2001; Picture of URC Sale of Work in 1988 showing Shirley Gibson and Hazel Rowland
2026:0015:aPhotoChapel Ministers 1662-1980Copy of photograph of board in Chapel
2026:0015:bDocAbbreviated notes on William Parry Minister 1780-1799
2026:0015:cDocAbbreviated notes on Reverend Stephen Morell 1773-1852
2026:0015:dDocService details of the signinge for the Ecumenical Covenant held 12 June 2005
2026:0015:ePhotoLittle Baddow Congregational Church Role of Honour boardLater known as the United Reform Chapel
2026:0017PhotoMagic lantern slide showing Chapel and Manse
2026:0019ArtefactBarrow for carrying apple boxes
A1ArtefactCricket bat made by William Warsop 1907 for W Hilliard
A2ArtefactStoneham Crest Car Badge
A3ArtefactSilver Jubilee King George V Plaque from Jubilee Oak Bench.Sited on North Hill, replaced 2004
A4ArtefactGlass Bottle (1/4 pt cream) inscribed M&U LtdFound on Heather Hills April 2005
A5ArtefactBox of 5 slate pencils used in National School
A6ArtefactFinds from the Old Vicarage off Chapel Lane which fell down in the 19th centuryFound by Mr and Mrs Digby
A7Artefact3 Musket Balls (late 18th, early 19th century) found on Lingwood Common
A8ArtefactFragments, possibly of roof tilesFound west of Old Vicarage, south of Fruit Farm in ploughed field, possibly windmill
A9ArtefactBrick
A10Artefact2 pieces of terracotta drainage pipe found in Mill Field
A11ArtefactTerracotta Drainage Pipe
A12ArtefactFlint SpearheadFound in St Mary's Graveyard
A13ArtefactNeolithic Flint Axehead (4000-2000 BC)Found by Tony Jarvis in St Mary's Churchyard (TL777803 TLZONE TL5720)
A14ArtefactClay pipe 1620-1640Found 2001 north of junction of The Ridge and Wayside
A15Artefact3 spent bullets found at the Danbury camp site (WWI) on the Ridge
A17ArtefactTile and brick fragmentsFound on ploughed footpath near site of Harwood (demolished)
A18Artefact17C Oak Panelled and Carved DoorFound in Woodhill House on Danbury / Sandon boundary
A19Artefact5 Hop Picker Tokens
A20ArtefactSampler embroidered by Emily Mulley aged 14 in 1804
A21Artefact16th century buckleFound on public footpath that runs diagonally across Mill Field near north end. South of LB Fruit Farm
A22ArtefactOil lamp from St Mary’s ChurchFixed at end of each pew. Removed when electricity installed in 1950s
A23ArtefactMiniature cricket bat signed by Walter Warsop
A24ArtefactHeathcote School souvenir Teddy Bear in School Uniform
A25Artefact2002 Golden Jubilee China MugPrinted by McLaggan Smith Mugs Ltd.
A26Artefact1947 wedding medallion given to children at St Anne’s PNEU School, London Road, Chelmsford (now St Cedds)
A27ArtefactKodak camera c.1930
A28ArtefactLittle Baddow Millennium Walk metal sign
A29ArtefactRoman hypocaust tile found in a field east of St Mary's
A30ArtefactShaped sandstone found in a field east of St Mary's
A32ArtefactPiece of Tudor brick found in a field east of St Mary's
A33ArtefactLathe and Plaster taken from Pilgrims (Pilcherines)
A34ArtefactChildren's rake believed to be VictorianFound in a shed at the URC, Little Baddow
A35ArtefactJesse Dell Berridge WWI medals
A67ArtworkWatercolour of the Black Bridge 1 Aug 1950
B1Book"The Village of Little Baddow", School Scrapbook 1953 - essays and photographsRobin McGeouch, Greeta Pettit, Wendy Arden, Jennifer Reader, Jean Scott, Michael Hope, M Read, J Pheby, Peggy Stubbings, Jean Brazier, Margaret Heard, M Stubbings, G Rayner, Jean Herbert, B Martin
B2Book"The World of Fred Spalding, Photographs of Essex 1860-1940" ERO 1992Edwardian shooting party at Old Riffhams
B3Book"Little Baddow The History of an Essex Village Part I" by Sheila RowleyLords and Tenants - the manors, the land and the houses to c.1840
B4Book"Little Baddow The History of an Essex Village Part II" by Sheila RowleyVillagers in their homes, at church, at work and as a community until c.1840
B5Book"Little Baddow The History of an Essex Village Part III" by Sheila RowleyThe poor, education, the Victorian village and afterwards
B6Book"Little Baddow Congregational Church, A Brief History" by E Eldred Marks, 1930
B7Book"Some Aspects of the History of Little Baddow" by Sheila Rowley 1970
B8Book"Just the Ticket" by David Thornton (Essex Bus Companies).
B9Book"George Henry Saward - His ancestors and descendants 1600 - 1982" by Delma R Carne
B10Book"Maldon's Links with America" by Fred H Laws, 2nd Edition 1977
B11Book"Domesday Book Essex" edited by Alexander Rumble
B12Book"History of Blakes Wood 1930-1954" by WR Hood
B14Book"The Stronghold" by Jesse Berridge
B15Book"Bettina" by Jesse Berridge
B16Book"Gracys Walk" by Jesse Berridge
B17Book"The Tudor Rose" by Jesse BerridgePlus letter from Jesse Berridge to HM Lang
B17ABook"Brother John" by Jesse Berridge
B17BBook"Little Things" by Jesse Berridge
B17DBook"Una Breakspear" by AD Martin
B18Book"Heraldic Records from the Church of St Mary's Church" by PB Rushbrook, 1989.
B19BookLittle Baddow WI 1989 compiled by Christine WoolnoughPhotos of events
B20BookLittle Baddow WI Scrapbook 1918-1998
B21BookOur School Scrapbook 1953Essays and photographs
B21a-hDocOur School Scrapbook 1953 - EssaysRobin McGeouch, Greeta Pettit, Wendy Long, Jennifer Reader, Jean Scott, Michael Hope, Margaret Read, John Pheby, Jean Brazier, Margaret Heard, Jean Herbert, Beryl Martin, Gerald Abbott, Hilary Redhead
B21iiiPhotoLittle Baddow School Sports Team 1936Back Row: Polly Whait, Henry Whait, Ken Peacock, John Murrell, Ronald Joslin, Albert Webb, Cecil Wiggins, Vera Clark. Middle Row: Marjorie Knight, Dorothy Burton, Phillis Parmenter, Brenda Passfield, Olive Targrass, Joyce Lightfoot, Front Row: Gordon Sargeant, Sidney Ford, Bernard Peacock, Pat Sargeant, Pat Willett, Joyce Jordon, Cedric Joslin, Dennis Ford
B21ivPhotoLittle Baddow School and School House
B21ixPhotoLittle Baddow School, late 1920s/early 1930s(Back row) Mrs Turner, Peter Cranfield, Henry Whait, Cecil Wiggins, Gordon Sargeant, Miss Fox (Middle Row) Joan Westwood, Margery Turner, Isabel Enefer, Pearl Peacock (Front row) Doris Webb, Joyce Jordan, Edith Rolfe, Amelia Stankovitch
B21viPhotoLittle Baddow School Sports Team 1937Back Row: Bernard Peacock, Gordon Sergeant, Cecil Wiggins, Albert Webb, Sidney Ford, Laurence Mason. Middle Row: C Joslin, Edith Rolfe, -, Dorothy Burton, Pearl Peacock, Joyce Jordon, John Murrell. Front Row: Betty Joslin, Joyce Lightfoot, Pat Sargeant, Brenda Passfield, Peggy Banes, Pat Willett
B21viiPhotoTeaching Staff 1931Miss Pickering, Mrs Turner, Miss Fox
B21viiiPhotoLittle Baddow School Cricket Team 1935Names identified - John Webb, George Brazier, Don Sargeant, George Kemp, Kenny Winger, Peter Sargeant, John Pheby.
B21x14PhotoLittle Baddow School Class Play 1956
B21xiiiPhotoJulia Cook and Madeline Long receiving Nature Diary award from Major Hitchcock, Sept 1958 Danbury Village Hall
B21xvNewspapers"All clubbed together for their popular teacher", Essex Chronicle 1955
B22BookNotes on Parish Council Meetings attended by Patricia Stewart (architect and Conservation Society member) 1971 - 1978.
B26Book"Growing Toward Greatness" by D CollingwoodFourteenth Thomas Hooker Lecture, 9 Oct 1987
B27Book"Blackberry Corner" by Sue Bazell, 1968
B28Book"Essex (The County Book Series)" by C Henry Warren 1950
B29Book"History of St Lawrence Essex" by Herbert Brown 1928
B30Book"J. W. Gregory a sketch" by CJ Gregory 1977
B31BookParish Council Day Book 1932 - 1951Footpaths in the Parish.
B32Book"A Corner of Essex" by Julia Cartwright from the National Review
B33BookAgricultural Machinery Catalog 1898 - 1899Also contains a notice to farm occupiers from Home Office 1916 on the notification of accidents
B34ArtefactBible presented to Josiah Smith by Butler Charity, 1 July 1840Printed in 1837, Presented by trustees William Allen, Isaac Pledger, John Piggot
B35BookLittle Baddow Clothing, Coal and Boot Club Payment 1907-1948
B36BookLittle Baddow Branch of the Mothers' Union 1927 - 1963Record of meetings plus Service Book and Official Card
B38BookEssex Review: July 1911, Jan 1927, July 1930, April 1933, July 1933, Jan 1934, Apr 1934, July 1934, Oct 34, July 39, July 1955
B39BookEssex Archaeological Soc 1920, 1922, 1923, 1928, 1929.
B40BookColchester & Essex Museum Annual Report 1929, 1931.
B41Book"The Story of the Lyon, Part of the Hooker Story" issued by Braintree Council
B42Book"Pilgrims and Adventurers, Essex (England) and the Making of the United States of America" by J R SmithERO publications, 1992
B43Book"Reflections of a Country Teacher 1930 - 1955" by Constance Turner, 1956
B44Book"A Country Teacher Bows Out" by Constance Turner, 1977
B46BookElm Green School, Brochure 1985
B47BookLittle Baddow Historical Society Scrapbook 1986
B48BookletTourism / Leisure Information for Essex
B49JournalThe Ringing World 24 Aug1984, 10 Oct 1986Articles on bell ringing at St Mary's church
B50BookEssex Countryside Jan 1983 - S Jarvis on LB
B51BookEssex Countryside Oct 1965 - LB lock gates
B52BookEssex Countryside Sept 1966 - Tudor dress
B53BookEssex Countryside Jan 1967 - Congregational Church
B54BookEssex Countryside Feb 1967 - Congregational Church
B55BookEssex Countryside July 1968River at Little Baddow
B56BookEssex Countryside - March 1965 Churches about Chelmsford.
B56ABookEssex Countryside 1986 James & Jane Nunn of LB, 1890s photo.
B56BBookEssex Countryside 2000, Century of Village Life review.
B57BookOver 60s Club Register 1959 - 1978
B58BookOver 60s Club Register 1978 - 1991
B59BookOver 60s Club Register 1992 - 1996
B60BookOver 60s Club Minutes of Meetings ?1996
B61BookVisitors Book to Over 60s Club 1970 - 1987
B62Book"The Place Names of Essex" by PH Reaney, 1969
B63BookThe Official Guide to Chelmsford, Rural District Essex, c.1958Photo and brief description of Little Baddow
B64BookSchool Information Pack 1990
B65DocSt Mary's Church Restoration Appeal Jan 1984
B66DocReport on Bells 1983
B67DocDescription of Maintenance Work St Mary's Church 1983
B69BookBeeleigh Abbey Souvenir Programme of the 750th anniversary of the founding of the abbey 28 June 1930A series of nine historical episodes
B70BookRural Areas Local Plan - Consultation Document, Chelmsford Borough Council 3 Sept 1985Contains maps of proposed developments
B71BookChelmsford Rural Areas Local Plan, Chelmsford Borough Council 7 Sept 1987
B74BookLittle Baddow Parish Council: Treasurer's Receipt and Payments book, 1927 - 1934.
B77BookLittle Baddow Parish Council: Treasurer's Receipt book 1910 - 1928.
B78BookLittle Baddow Parish Council: Treasurer's Receipt and Payments book, 1928 - 1931.
B79BookLittle Baddow Parish Council: Treasurer's Receipt and Payments book, 1931 - 1934.
B80BookReport of the Advisory Committee on Sand and Gravel, Ministry of Housing and local Government 1953Final General Part
B81BookReport of the Advisory Committee on Sand and Gravel, Ministry of Housing and local Government 1948General Survey, Greater London
B82BookReport of the Advisory Committee on Sand and Gravel, Ministry of Housing and local Government 1954Middle Anglia, East Anglia, Kent and East Sussex
B83BookSt Mary's Church Structural report 1984 with photographs and negatives.
B84BookLittle Baddow Parish Council: Treasurer's Receipt book, 1943 - 1947.
B85BookLittle Baddow Parish Council: Treasurer's Receipt book, 1947 - 1952.
B86BookLittle Baddow Parish Council: Treasurer's Receipt and Payments Book 1952 - 1957
B87BookLittle Baddow Parish Council: Treasurer's Receipt book, 1896 - 1927.
B87ABookLittle Baddow Parish Council: Treasurer's Receipt and Payments book, 1896 - 1910.
B88BookLittle Baddow Parish Council: Ledger 1942 - 1955
B89BookLittle Baddow Parish Council: Petty Cash Account 1
B90BookDanbury & LB Horticultural Society, Sports Committee accounts and minutes 1906 - 1924.
B91BookLittle Baddow Parish Council: Ordinary and Annual Meeting agendas 1951 - 1957.
B92Booklet"Maldon, a Thousand Years Ago" by FH Laws 1952
B93Booklet"Maldon's Links with America" by Fred H Laws, second edition 1977
B95BookLB Parish Clubs Account book 1948 - 1953
B96Booklet"Brief Guide to St Mary's Church & the URC Church" by Roy Tricker 3rd Edition 1987.
B97BookletA Brief Description of Little Baddow Parish Church3 different editions
B98BookSt Mary's Church Restoration Appeal 1991 and fundraising events.
B99Book"Essex Church and Chapels" by members of the Friends of Essex Churches published 1996
B101BookChelmsford Borough Local Plan - Deposit Draft, Chelmsford Borough Council, Mar 1993
B102BookChemsford Borough Plan - Consultation Plan, Chelmsford Borough Council March 1992
B103BookChemsford Borough Plan - Consultation Plan - Proposals Map: Village Insets, Chelmsford Borough Council March 1992
B104Book"Rights of Way, A Guide to Law and Practice" by Paul Clayden and John Trevelyan, Ramblers Association 1983
B105Booklet"Rights of Way Act 1932 - its history and meaning" by Sir Lawrence Chubb 1938Text of the act with commentary by Humphrey Baker
B106Booklet"A Guide to Definitive Maps of Public Paths" by Mary McArevey
B107Booklet"A Practical Guide to the Law of Footpaths" by Ian Campbell, 1972
B108BookletGreen Rights and Responsibilies, A Citizen Guide to the Environment, Dept of the Environment c.1990
B109BookletOutdoor Advertisements and Signs - A Guide for Advertisers, Department of the Environment
B110Booklet11 booklets published by the Commons, Open Spaces and Footpaths Preservation Society c.1940-1950Rights of way, footpaths, commons, access to the country side etc
B111BookletRamblers Association Publications c.1990Public Paths
B112Booklet"Out in the Country" by Countryside Commission 1992Where you can go and what can you do
B113Booklet"A Guide to Definitive Map Procedures" by Countryside Commission 1992
B114Booklet"Waymarking Public Rights of Way" by Countryside Commission 1992
B115Booklet"A Guide to the Law of Commons" by Ian Campbell, Commons, Open Spaces and Footpaths Preservation Society 1976
B116BookletRights and Obligations of Landlords, Tenants and Owner-Occupiers of Agricultural Land, HMSO 1949
B117BookletLord Rayleigh's Farms Incorporated and Strutt and Parker (Farms) Limited, Some Facts and Figure April 1983
B118Booklet"Our Common Land - the law and history of commons and village greens" by Peter Clayden, The Open Spaces Society 1985
B119BookletCommon Land - Your Rights and Interests, Ministry of Agriculture 1966
B120Booklet"Parish and District Councils" by Michael Pease 1949What they are and what they do
B121BookletThe Parish Councils Review, Winter 1951
B122BookletThe Parish Councillor's Handbook 1991
B122ABooklet"Parish Councillor's Guide" by FL Edwards 1946
B122BBooklet"Parish Councillor's Guide" by FL Edwards 1950
B124Book"Miss Pyne: Aunt Mary" by Alicia C Percival 1975
B125Book"Maiden Voyage" by Denton Welch 1914 reprint 1945
B126BookFavourite Nursery Stories 1910 Signed by Harry Bowles, aged 9 in 1916
B127Book"Thomas Hooker Father of American Democracy" by Deryck Collingwood, 1995.
B128Book"Jinny the Carrier" by Israel Zangwill 1919Israel Zangwill married into the Ayrton Chaplin family and the novel is based on visits to New Bassetts in the early 20th century
B129Book"Local Council Administration" by Charles Arnold-Baker 1975
B130Book"The King's England, Essex" by Arthur Mee 1947
B131Book"One Hurricane - One Raid" by Geoff Rayner, 1990
B132BookLittle Baddow Parish Council: Treasurer's Receipt and Payments Book 1947 - 1952
B133Book"The Sleepers and the Shadows" Vols 1 and 2 by Hilda GrieveA history of Chelmsford
B134BookRetirement book of signatures; Ada Puddephatt from Elm Green SchoolRetired 1961/2. Died 1966 aged 84
B135Book"Parish Government 1894-1994" by K P Poole and Brian Keith-Lucas
B136BookLittle Baddow Guild of Arts Minutes Books Dec 1919 - Oct 1929
B137BookLittle Baddow Guild of Arts Minutes Books Nov 1929 - Oct 1942
B138BookLittle Baddow Guild of Arts Minutes Books Dec 1942 - Aug 1950
B139BookLittle Baddow Guild of Arts Minutes Books Sept 1950 - March 1957
B140BookLittle Baddow Guild of Arts Minutes Books Apr 1957 - July 1962
B141BookLittle Baddow Guild of Arts Minutes Books Sept 1962 - Jan 1968
B142BookLittle Baddow Guild of Arts Minutes Books Feb 1968 - May 1972
B143BookLittle Baddow Guild of Arts Minutes Books June 1972 - Sept 1978
B144BookLittle Baddow Guild of Arts Minutes Books Oct 1978 - April 1985
B145BookLittle Baddow Guild of Arts Minutes Books May 1985 - Oct 1992
B145ABookLittle Baddow Guild of Arts Minutes Books Oct 1992 - Mar 2000
B146BookBrownies Scrapbook 1986Thomas Hooker Commemorations
B147Book"Harare West Farmers Association 1892 - 1992 Memories In Red Dust" by Rilla Kirk.Bayley; Ward; Opie;
B148Book"Little Baddow: A Century of Village Life" by the Little Baddow Historical Society 1999
B149BookCongregational Praise 1950With a dedication to Mr and Mrs Charles E Gosling
B150BookPastimes in Times Past - Friends of Chelmsford MuseumsNetball Club
B151DocPapers on John Eliot presented to Little Baddow Historical Society by his descendants
B153Book"Working the Land" by Len Sharman 1987Farming in East Anglia c.1900-1960
B155Book"Chelmsford at War" by Andrew J BegentChronicle of town during WW2
B156BookEssex Countryside No 270, July 1979 More developments on the Chelmer, J Marriage.
B157BookEssex Countryside No 98, March 1965 Notes about Edward Thomas.
B158BookEssex Countryside No 201, Oct 1973 "The Fiery Essex Puritan (Thomas Hooker)" by Jesse Berridge
B159BookEssex Countryside No 49, Feb 1961 A Walk around Danbury Hill, R. S. Green.
B160BookEssex Countryside No 273, Oct 1979"Recreational Boating on the Chelmer" by J. Marriage
B161BookEssex Countryside No 272 Sept 1979"Essex's Elizabethan Church" by P. Ellis.
B162BookThe Livermore Bequest Book
B163DocsHooker / Eliot PapersJohn Eliot descendants, Eliot family genealogy, Thomas Hooker writing, Hooker descendants
B163ABookHooker Genealogical Material compiled by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, 1986Presidents with Hooker ancestry, Hooker descendants, Hooker manuscripts, Hooker ancestors
B164Book"Let's Git Up Agin the Table" by Basil Slaughter 1992Social history of diet and cooking in Essex and East Anglia
B165BookMillennium 2000 Photograph Album (1)Coloured photographs of the new Village Sign and the official opening of the Millennium Walk 24 April 2000
B166BookMillennium 2000 Photograph Album (2)Photos of family fun day, barn dance and flower festival at St Mary's
B167Booklet"Ninety Years of Building" in Essex by Peter CameAn account of the history of Baker & Sons (Danbury) Ltd.
B167bBook"A History of Bakers of Danbury Ltd" by Peter Knott and Peter Came
B168Booklet"A Century of Building in Essex" by Peter CameAn account of the history of Baker & Sons (Danbury) Ltd.
B169Book"The Mead Family - Three hundred Years of History" by Daphne Mead, March 2001
B180Book17th Century Faire 2002Folder of correspondence, photographs and banner
B181BookHolybred Wood - file of papers relating to purchase of Wood for Village 2000
B183BookFeet of Fines for Essex published 1913 - 1932 by the Society of the Castle Museum, Colchester11 volumes
B185BookEssex Journal - Autumn 97, Spring 1998, Spring 2000, Autumn 2004, Spring 2005, Autumn 2005, Spring 2006
B186BookThe Letters of Edward Thomas to Jesse BerridgeEdited by Anthony Berridge, Enitharmon Press 1983
B188JournalPeriod Living & Traditional Homes June 2004 - article on Pilgrims Barn conversion.
B189Book"Down the Chelmer and Up the Blackwater" by V Clarke
B190BookHooker and EliotBook of itineraries, tours relating to the Hooker and Eliot story. Heritage Tour 1987
B191Book"1959-1999 Watching Over Essex, 40 Years of Essex Wildlife Trust" by John Crookes
B192Book"Danbury and Little Baddow in old picture postcards" by Peter CameColam Lane, The Rectory, Baddow Rodney, URC and Manse, Cock Farm, Colraines, Great Graces, Gunbies, Holybred Lane, Little Baddow Hall, Little Baddow Mill, Little Graces, Lock Cottage, Mill Cottage, Miss Sorrell's Shop, Little Baddow School, North Hill, Old Riffhams, Paper Mill, Pattentees, St Mary's Church, Thatched Cottage, The Dairy, The Forge, The Rodney, Wedlock Green, Well Cottage, Woodlands, Cottage in the Bush, The Old Rodney, Paper Mills Bridge,
B192aaPhotoThe Rectory c.1905 photo plus concise history Rectors of the parish owned Parsonage Farm; Rev Ady, William Butterfield, Rev Taylor, Rev Jesse Berridge
B192acPhotoWedlock Green c.1910 photo with concise historyAlso known as Loves Green and then Whitlock Green; shows Sunnybank; ref to Loves Lane, renamed York Street; Woodward; Came; Hopwood; Thorrington;
B192aePhotoWoodlands 1891 photo with concise historyMeggy; Livermore;Boldero; Ady; Luard;
B192bPhotoUnited Reformed Church and Manse c.1900 photo with concise historyBarrington; Leavensley; Parry; Morell; Hollies; Stanley; Burgess; Learmont;
B192dPhotoColam Lane c.1905 photo with concise historySpalding postcard showing Ann's Cottage, Aldermanburgh Farm (also knows as Andanburies Farm). Pledger; Smith; Shipman;
B192ePhotoColraines (aka Coleraines) c.1900 photo with concise historyPhoto with caption (from 'Postcards' book): Colraine; Barrington; Hodges; Johnson; Dennis; Snow; Conbrough; Peacock;
B192fPhotoCottage in the Bush c.1900 with concise historyoverlooks Patten Well and Danbury Village; Hedge; Burchell; Balls; Wackrill; Armstrong Gibbs
B192gPhotoGreat Graces 1891 photo with concise historyLe Gras; D'Arcy; Mildmay; Bridges; Simmons; Yell;
B192hPhotoGunbies c.1925 photo with concise historyNow Fern Cottage; North Hill; Pledger; Gunby; Everett; Adam Eve; Bob Martin; Gerard Peacock;
B192iPhotoIntersection of Holybreds Lane and Colam Lane c.1905 photo with concise historyShows Chestnut Cottage (formerly Langores then Cuckoos Cottage) and Cuckoos; Scotchman; Hooker; Eliot; Newton; Gibling; Smith; Enefer; Baker; Addison; Wilde;
B192jPhotoLittle Baddow Hall 1891 photo with concise historyTweed; MacDonald;
B192kPhotoLittle Baddow Mill c.1893 photo with concise historyJohnson; Piggott; Morgan; Smith; King;
B192lPhotoLittle Graces 1891 photo with concise historyMay originally have been called Dales; known as 'the Wood Yard' before 1910; Mildmay; Hayward; Fletcher; Burchall; Bridges; Simmons; Mason; Oliver; Saunders;
B192mPhotoLock Cottage c.1910 photo with concise historyMarven family
B192nPhotoMill Cottage c.1906 photo with concise historyRotherham; Richardson; Craneis; Ager; Smith; Lucking; Hilton; Warsop; Holton;
B192oPhotoSorrell's Shop c.1910 photo with concise historySorrell; Campion; Aylett; Puddephatt; Marven; Rasch;
B192qPhotoNorth Hill c.1903 photo with concise historyGibson; Ager; Humphries; Howard; Dowsett; Langford; Marsh; Short; Peacock;
B192rPhotoOld Riffhams c.1910 photo with concise historySpencer Philipps; Smoothy; Woolley; Paterson;
B192sPhotoPaper Mills Bridge c.1900 photo with concise historyRennie
B192tPhotoHuskards Mill (Paper Mills) 1891 photo with concise historyHodges; Livermore; Snow; Cantrell; Byford;
B192uPhotoPattentees c.1930 photo with concise historyName derived from Patten Well on Lingwood Common; originally called Hammonds; Docwra; Ratcliffe; Enefer;
B192vPhotoSt Mary's Church 1891 photo with captionMildmay; Berridge; Rayleigh;
B192wPhotoThatched Cottage c.1910 photo with concise historyAlso known as Fern Cottage in the 1890s; Dancer; Bains; Binder; Puddephatt; Arnold;
B192xPhotoThe Dairy c.1910 photo with concise historyOn the New Riffhams Estate; now known as The White House; Spencer Philipps; Hinton; Richardson;
B192yPhotoThe Forge c.1923 with concise historyOriginally known as Heards; Gowlett; Riley; Willers; Everett; Prior;
B192zPhotoThe Old Rodney c.1905 photo with concise historyGentlemen on the LH side are William Boreham (Rodney House) and George Bearman (handyman)
B193Book"Chelmsford - A History" by David Jones, 2003
B194BookSt Mary's Sunday School Photographs1984 - 2003Compiled by Liz Willington
B195Book"Danbury - Historical Notes and Records" by Mary Hopkirk 1945
B196Booklet"Danbury and Lingwood Commons" by Peter Came and Peter Corrigan, National Trust1968 and 1985 revision
B197Booklet"Danbury - Story of a Hill Village" by Frederick Roberts, Danbury Society 1989
B198BookletThe Danbury Society Handbook compiled by Eleanor Bowker, Danbury Society 1975
B199Book"A Village History of Woodham Walter" by Patricia M Ryan 1989
B200Book"Great Baddow Oral History" compiled by Allen Buckroyd
B201BookBoreham - History, Tales and Memories of an Essex Village 1988
B202Book"More about Boreham" by E Burgess 1996
B203Booklet"A History of Springfield" by Ian Clark, 1985
B204Booklet"In and about Maldon" by Robert S Brazier4 volumes
B205DocsPhotographs of Hartford Church taken Nov 2004
B206BookletBarstable Books Catalogue 28 - Eastern Counties
B207BookletFriends of Essex Churches, Annual Report and Accounts 1988
B208BookletLocal History Recorder Scheme - List of Recorders 1986
B209BookletRomford Record No.18, 1986Papers published by Romford and District Historical Society
B210DocChelmsford Tourist GuideUndated possibly 1995
B212BookletEssex Family Historian 2002-2005Nos. 104, 106, 108, 109, 110, 112, 113, 114, 115
B213BookRoman Roads in the South-East by the Viatories
B214BookMap of Roman Britain, Ordnance Survey Third Edition 1956
B215BookMonumental Inscriptions - United Reformed Church, Essex Society for Family HistorySurvey completed 1995
B216BookMonumental Inscriptions - St Mary's the Virgin, Essex Society for Family HistorySurvey completed 1996
B217Book"Brick in Essex from the Roman Conquest to the Reformation" by Pat RyanComprehensive index of Essex Villages, Houses and People
B218Book"Brick in Essex the claymaking craftsmen and gazetteer of sites" by Pat Ryan
B219Book"Essex" by L Burleigh and AR Hope Moncrieff published 1909Page 135 gives an account of the village followed by a colour plate of Danbury. Cover signed by EL Jones
B221Booklet"Danbury Park - A Guide to the Historical Landscape" by Kate Felus 2007
B222Book"Danbury - Historical notes and records of the village of Danbury in the county of Essex" by Mary Hopkirk published 1945
B223Book"A Foot in Essex" by Frank DawesP40 shows walk from Danbury to Maldon passing through Blakes Wood
B224Book"Little Baddow - The study of an Village" by C H Filbey 1970Contains statistical information
B225Book"From Meteorite to Man" by Professor JW Gregory and Others published 1930
B226Book"Ur - The First Phases" by Sir Leonard Woolley 1946
B227Book"Digging up the Past" by Sir Leonard Woolley 1956
B229Book"Around Danbury and Little Baddow, Vol 2" by Jill Goodson
B230Book"Around Danbury and Little Baddow, Vol 3" by Jill Goodson
B231Book"Ur of the Chaldees" by Sir Leonard Woolley 1952
B232Book"Morell's Complete Manual of Spelling" by JD Morell
B233Book"A Series of Graduated Exercises" by JD Morell
B236Book"The James, Pyne, Dixon Family Book" compiled by Alicia C Percival
B237BookBoyes Dictionary of English and FrenchInscribed: Helen Ramsay Shortte "Little Baddow" April 2nd 1872 from dear Mrs Fortescue 1869
B238Book"Old Hall Boreham - Archaeological Excavation" by ECC Field Archaeology Unit, Sept 2008
B239Book"Images of Essex, Photographs of Alfred Wire 1875-1913" by D Maunder 1995
B240Book"A Grammar of the English Language" by JD Morell
B241BookSunday Lunch group 1979-1988List of members, menus and accounts
B242BookAbraham Harding Family BookBorn Little Baddow, died Massachusetts, Ancestry, family and descendants
B243aBooklet"Chelmsford - Birthplace of Radio" by Janet Olivia LeeChelmsford Borough Council, 2001
B243bBooklet"Guglielmo Marconi", the Marconi Company Ltd 1984
B244Book"The Secret of the Forest" by E ChapmanEdith Chaplin (nee Pyne) lived at Bassets and wrote under the name E Chapman
B245Book"The Spy Catcher Trial" by Malcolm TurnballTrial of Peter Wright, Colam Lane
B246Book"Sometimes a Soldier" by GH Woolley
B247Book"A Woodham Childhood" by Mary Radford 2004Account of life in the early years of the twentieth century in Woodham Ferrers
B248Book"Trenches to Trams - The Life of a Bristol Tommy" by Clive Burlton
B249Book"The Rivers Chelmer and Blackwater" by Stan Jarvis
B250Book"The Peregrine" by JA Baker
B251Booklet"Boreham Histories No. 3 - The Sussex Tomb" by William JT Smith
B252Book"The Life and Work of Professor JW Gregory FRS (1864-1932) - Geologist, Writer and Explorer" by Bernard Elgey Leake
B253Book"The Essex Weather Book" by Ian Currie, Mark Davison and Bob Ogley
B255BookParish Council Attendance Registers Apr 1957-Oct 1982Contains signatures of councillors and those attending meetings
B256BookMr Hart and Cleaners wages book for Memorial Hall and Pavilion 1965-1975
B257BookConservation Society Minute Book 1975-1981
B258BookConservation Society Minute Book 1969-1975
B259BookParish Council Newspaper Cuttings Book 1957-1976
B260BookParish Council Newspaper Cuttings Book 1976-1980
B261BookParish Council Newspaper Cuttings Book 1986-1990
B262BookParish Council Minute Book 1949-1958
B263BookParish Council Minute Book 1982-1989
B264BookParish Council Minute Book 1989-1999
B265BookParish Council Account Book 1973-1984
B266BookParish Council Account Book 1984-1994
B267BookParish Council Account Book 1994-2004
B268BookParish Council Account Book 1994-1998
B269BookletParish Newsletter 1982-1996
B270Book"Around Chelmsford" by Russell ThompsonShowing old photos of Chelmsford and surrounding villages
B271BookEssex Family History, A Genealogist's Guide to the Essex Records OfficeIncludes parish papers and registers that are held in the archive of the ERO
B272Book"The Village Kitchen Cook Book" by Mary Klaber 2010Contains recipes sent in by villagers
B274Book"Farm and Cottage Inventories of Mid-Essex 1635-1749" edited by Francis W Steer
B275BookChildren's favourite recipe book by Elm Green SchoolWith some pupil names and classes
B276Book"Quilt Windwers and Pod Shavers - the History of Cricket Bat and Ball Manufacture" by Hugh Barty-KingFeatures Warsop family
B277BookThe Journal of the Maldon Archaeological and Historical Group Edition 28, 2015P.17 Excavation at the Warren by Brian Riley
B278Book"The White Altar" by Jesse BerridgeCollection of poems plus some more from Parish Magazines
B279Book"Little Things" by Jesse BerridgeCollection of poems
B280BookTerling HistoryThe Terling Fever 1867, Terling in the 1840s Parts 1 and 2
BF/Ghosts and WitchesFolderGhosts and WitchesLaminated map of the Witchcraft Prosecutions at the Essex Assizes 1560-1680; Witches of Little Baddow 1560-1680 including Alice Swallow who was accused of bewitching Alice Bastwick wife of William Bastwick and Elizabeh Goores daughter of William so they died. Also John Dagnet husbandman and four horses belonging to John Franke. She pleaded not guilty at the 1570 assizes but was hanged.; Alice Bambricke, spinister, bewitched Richard Hawkes aged 7 days he died 1st September 1569. She was found not guilty.; Hauntings at Cuckoos house reference to a Puritan man being seen in the lane near a hedge one reference from Joan Arkle ; Alice Mildmay and a ghostly sighting at Graces Walk extract from A Ghost Hunter’s Guide to Essex by Jess Payne.; Gemma Hooper reference to 1950 ghost in Graces Walk taken from www.francisfrith.com; Heather Chaplin seeing ghost in 1973 taken from www.francisfrith.com; The Ghost of Graces Bridge which appeared in Coasts Cuttings a newsletter published by the Chelmer Canal Trust.; Two black and white pictures of Little Baddow Grace’s Walk in 1903 and 1906.; Report from the Echo Newspaper published Saturday 28th July 2001 referring to Little Baddow couple’s ghostly experience.; Laminated picture from The Chelmer Trust of the “spooked” Graces Bridge.; The Haunting of Suzannah Andrews who lived at Walters Cottage with her niece in 1901.; Black and white copy of picture of Granny Andrews.; Samuel Shaen of The Crix Hatfield Peveral regular attendee of the Chapel at Little Baddow and the story of a ghostly dog that haunted his house.; Narrative of The Old Lady of Colam Lane by unknown author and undated.; Narrative of a ghostly couple on the Lingwood Mound.; Details from M Hernimans talk 2007 regarding ghosts in Little Baddow.
BF/Houses/A-GFolderHouses A-GSketch of Little Baddow in the Middles Ages; Aldermanburgh (Andanburies); Ann’s Cottage also called Mosses; Balshams; Bassetts; Belmores; Belvue; Bowling Alley House; Little Baddow Sanatorium; Brambles 1908; Bubbs; Chelmer Cottage; Chestnut Cottage; Cloggers and Cloogers Barn; Cock Farm; Cockleys; Colraines (aka Coleraines) - Colraine, Barrington, Hodges, Johnson, Dennis, Snow, Conbrough, Peacock; Cottage in the Bush - Hedge, Burchell, Balls, Wackrill, Armstrong Gibbs; Cuckoo’s Farm including Barn and Gravel Pit Field; Dukes Orchard, Spring Elms Lane. Photograph after V1 attack 1944 ; Eastmans; Fern Cottage (was Gunbies) - Pledger, Gunby, Everett, Adam Eve, Bob Martin, Gerard Peacock; Firtree Cottage; Gibbs; Fishes; The Forge (was Heards) - Gowlett, Riley, Willers, Everett, Prior; Gattons; Great Graces - Le Gras, D'Arcy, Mildmay, Bridges, Simmons, Yell; Great Salts;
BF/Houses/H-PFolderHouses H-PHammonds, Harwoods, Herds, Hen Cottage, Hillside Cottage, Holybred Farm, Hoppit, Hull Tree, Jipps, Lock Cottage, Little Baddow Hall, Little Graces, Little Baddow Mill, The Meadow, Mill House, Millers, New Lodge Cottage, Papermill, Parsonage Farm, Old Riffhams, Old Rodney Approach, Pattentees, Phillows, New Riffhams, Pilgrims, Parsonage Farm, Pledgers, Post Office, Powleas/Poleighs
BF/Houses/Q-ZFolderHouses Q-ZOld Village Stocks; The Rodney Inn; The Old Rodney; The Old Vicarage; The Rectory; The Return; Riffhams; Rye Field; Ropers; Rose Cottage; Shouldersticks; Smugglers Barn; Sorrells; The Stores North Hill; Tofts; Little Baddow Hall; The Old Vicarage; Huskards Mill (Paper Mill); Water Hall (Belmers); Walters Cottage; Warren Cottage; Well Cottage; Well House; Wedlock Cottage (aka Loves Green and then Whitlock Green); Whitwells; The Willows; Yew Tree Cottage; Luard’s House; Woodlands;
BF/Woodlands/1FolderWoodlands, Landscapes and Wildlife, Vol 1Bassetts Wood; Blakes Wood including death of Mr W R Hood, and poems of Alice M Sadler; Holybred Wood -1620-1742; -Sale/Appeal; -Holybread Wood Secured
BF/Woodlands/2FolderWoodlands, Landscapes and Wildlife, Vol 2Map of Woods and Nature Reserves of Little Baddow, Danbury and Bicknacre by Jill Goodson; Poster entitled Woodlands of Little Baddow; 1909 Burleigh print of area near Baddow Rodney (ref 2000.0094); Photo by Tony Counsell of Woodland no date given; Danbury Ridge; Rare Flowers in Blakes Wood; Timber Sales 1878; Rodney Common; Photo of Heather Hills; Photo of Mrs Pyman widow of Geoffrey Pyman MBE; Badgers in Poors Piece; Map of Lingwood Common; Enclosure Acts; Beacon Hill – photos; Ling Heather; The Ford in Hurrells Lane; Parsonage Common; Pheasanthouse Wood; Danbury Common; The Squire Oak; Boundary dispute with Danbury; Boundary of Little Baddow; Shooting Box for sale 1811; Essex Wildlife Trust – Help to Save Fir Tree Wood brochure 2023
E60MountedYugo-Slavia In EssexNewspaper cuttings about Little Baddow colony
M1dMountedCricketer Article on Brian Warsop, October 1985
M1eMountedArticle on Cricket Club 75th Anniversary, Newsman Herald May 1979
M17MountedLB Cricket Club 1950s11 mounted black and white photos of celebration dinner in Memorial Hall with presentation to George English, Dr Brazier (highest batting average) and J Bowles (taking 105 wickets)
M18MountedWater HallOne photo of the hall and 9 of the timber structure models, by Mrs P Ryan
M19MountedAldermanburgh11 mounted photos from 1930s to present, includes Shipman family and farmyard
M20MountedRemoval of St Mary's Bells Jan 19869 mounted colour photos
M21MountedRemoval of St Mary's Bells Jan 198611 mounted photos + 9 mounted photos (filed under 21a) + 14 mounted photos (filed under 21b) + 11 mounted photos (filed under 21c)
M22MountedViews of Little Baddow16 mounted photos: Holybread Farm(1986), Pilgrims (1964), Lees - next to Walter's Cottage (1985), Bowling Alley House ((1973), West View (Rose and Crown) (1985), Cock Farm (1985), Copeland Cottages (1985), Little Meadow (1933) 2 views + now as (cont...)
M23MountedAldermanburgh14 mounted photos of tree planting ceremony to honour Francis Thorrington, March 30th, 1985
M24MountedCasting St Mary's BellsCasting at Whitechapel Bell Foundry, 3 new bells, Feb 1986, 10 mounted photos
M25PhotoCock FarmHarry 'Bodger' Davies seen at gate, died in 1907, buried 13th Nov aged 58 years. Ex policeman, stepfather to Edith Langford.
M26MountedCopies of four William Washington wood block engravingsLittle Baddow Hall 1953, Old Wooden Bridge between Rushes and Paper Mill Locks, Eve's Corner pond c.1950, St Mary's Church
M27Artwork1934 print of 'The Cricket Bat Maker' by William WashingtonWalter Warsop
M28MountedPeter Woodhouse3 mounted photos; conservatory at Tofts; P Woodhouse c.1940-50; P Woodhouse c.1914, Conservatory 1930.
M30MountedEssex History FairAt Tilbury, 1988, 14 mounted photos
M31MountedWeldon’s “Regiment of Foote”Training / Display at LB Hall Fruit Farm, 13th and 14th May 1989; 9 mounted photos
M32MountedHistory Fair at Colchester11th June 1989, 6 mounted photos
M34MountedLarge Album of Photos of the Pageant ''Essex Through the Ages" by Janet Ross 6 June 1951Including autographed programme
M36MapPhotocopies of parts of John Chapman and Peter Andre Map, published Oct 1st 1777
M37MountedCopy of 1970 Aerial photo of Little Baddow centred on New Bassetts.
M38Map1677 Map of the Manors of Little Baddow and Toft drawn by Ralph Dowsett for Sir Gobert BarringtonBlack and white photocopy
M42MapOS 6 Inch County Series Map Essex Sheet LIII published 1881Surveyed 1873-4. Covers Little Baddow, Danbury, Woodham Walters
M43MapOS 6 Inch County Series Map Essex Sheet nLV SW published 1924Surveyed 1873 revised 1919. Covers Little Baddow, Woodham Walters
M44Map1:10000 OS Sheet TL 70 NE published 1983Little Baddow
M45MapMap of Little Baddow, Tofts, Warren House, New Bassetts, Holybred, Paper Mill.Date uncertain.
M46MountedSouthend Water, Sections & Plans of Little Baddow, November 1923
M47MountedLarge scroll of the list of Little Baddow men serving 'with the colours' in WWI
M48MapPlan of Warren Farm
M49MapOS Map of Little Baddow (? 1920s)
M50Map1:2500 OS Sheet nLV.10 published 1922Surveyed 1873 revised 1919 re-levelled 1920. With field names
M51MapEssex CC map (1:10560) of footpaths, public bridleways etc, 1949.
M52Map1:10560 OS Sheet TL 70 NW with 1963 public rights of way, ECCChelmsford & Springfield.
M53MapColoured map of Essex 1610 showing the Essex Hundreds by John Norden augmented by I Speede
M54Map1:10560 OS Sheet TL 70 NE, date unknownLittle Baddow showing parish boundaries
M55MapSketch map of Little Baddow
M56MapMap of Little Baddow, unknown dateProbably dating from sometime between 1973 and 2016 as shows EU boundaries
M57MapSketch map of Little Baddow footpathsIllustrated with places of interest
M58MapSmall map of Chelmsford Borough and RDC populationShowing populations 1967
M60MapLarge scale photocopy of map of fields adjoining The Ridge 1813ERO D/DRa 622
M62MapConjectural sketch map of Little Baddow in the Middle Ages.Shows parish and manor boundaries
M63MapSmall scale map of Chelmsford and surrounding parishes.
M64Map1:200,000 Map of Essex by John Ogilby and William Morgan, 1678Copy by ERO
M65DocPlan of St Mary's Church Belfry, 1985
M66MapColoured map of Essex Parishes 1987.With parish register commencement dates.
M68MountedLarge copy of Old Rodney adverts and house
M69Map1:2500 County Services OS map LIII published 1897Surveyed 1874 revised 1895.
M70MapMap of River Chelmer from Chelmsford to Maldon 1765 by Thomas Yeoman
M71MapReprint of the 1st edition of the OS Map including LB 1863
M72MountedPrint of Engraving by S E Brown of Boston of Court Square, Springfield, Mass.Shows congregational church and some other buildings
M73Map1:50000 OS map of Chelmsford Borough showing Traffic Calming Nov 1996
M75MapOS 6 Inch County Series Essex Sheet nLXIV NW published 1924Danbury
M76MapOS 6 Inch County Series Essex Sheet nLV SE revised in 1920 with additions 1938 (provisional)Woodham Walter & Maldon
M77Map1:10560 OS Sheet TL 70 NE published 1960 (provisional)Little Baddow
M78MapMap of Colam Lane c.1920 by Jesse Berridge
M79MapBassetts Farm Field Details 1912
M81MountedPicture of Mr & Mrs Jim BowlesParents of Harry, James, Edie Marks and Minnie Blatchford. Mr Bowles came originally from Ulting
M81AMountedFramed Picture of Mrs Jim Bowles
M82MountedLists of Little Baddow Listed Buildings, Categories BII and III.
M83MountedPhotograph of awards won by Stuart Macdonald of LB HallAt the Imperial Fruit Show in Liverpool and the Essex Fruit Show in 1936. LB Fruit Farm planted by MacDonald in 1927/28
M84MountedOil sketch of St Mary's Church Aug 16 1960 by JP Michael.
M85MapFramed Map of Essex 1594 John Norden
M87Mounted2 engravings by William Byrne of the NE view of the City of Durham 1799.
M88MapDeveloper Plans for Aldermanburgh site 1977
M89MapLittle Baddow, Essex Heritage 1989Map of Little Baddow showing positions of the old houses
M90MountedSt Mary the Virgin Baptismal Roll 1951 - 1958
M92Map1:25000 Map of Chelmsford and District c.1940 Sheets 59/22 NE 62/22 NW
M93MapUnder Drainage Map of Hammonds, Rumbolds and Potash Farms, undated
M94MountedBoard listing police in Little Baddow 1885 - 1924
M95MountedFramed photo of LB URC Sunday School in the Manse garden 29 May 1977By A.V.Sharman
M96ArtefactBrass plaque presented to B Langford 1883 - 1905Found in a field opposite Little Walters c.1984.
M97PhotoUnframed photograph of HMS ASTREA
M98DocWallpaper samples
M99MountedOld Rodney Roundup poster 4 August 1962
M100aMapOS 6 Inch County Series Map Essex Sheet LIII NW published 1898Surveyed 1873/74 revised 1895. Covers Little Baddow and Springfield. In original envelope with George V stamp
M100bMapOS 6 Inch County Series Map Essex Sheet LIII NE published 1897Surveyed 1874 revised 1895. Covers Little Baddow and Woodham Walter. In original envelope with George V stamp
M102PhotoAerial photos of Little Baddow, Maldon, Danbury.English Heritage Monuments Record Pack containing details of local listed buildings, earthworks and archaeological finds
M103MapOS Map Chelmsford (East) 1:25000 1984
M104MapOS Map Maldon 1:25000 1984
M106MapPlan of Hammonds farm 1851
M107MountedParget Work in Little Baddow at New Bassetts and Pilgrims
M111PhotoFramed photograph of St Mary's Church and Little Baddow Hall, 1894
M112PhotoSt Mary's Church from Church Road, 1893Framed print
M114PhotoLarge photo of Holybread Woods 2001-2
M118Map1:2500 OS Sheets TL 7806 and TL 7906 published 1966Little Baddow (east) and Woodham Walter
M119Map1:10000 OS Sheet TL 70 NELittle Baddow showing sites of archaeological finds (index in 2024.0064)
M121MountedHouses of Little Baddow and some of their history
M122MapThe Little Baddow and Danbury Complex of nature reserves
M125MapParish Council copy of Public Rights of Way Map for Little Baddow produced by OS and ECC dated 19491:10560 mapping
M126MapDanbury Society map of Danbury and Little Baddow based on OS published 1975
M127ArtworkSketch Map of Little Baddow Woodlands, undated
M128Map1:2500 OS Sheets TL 7805 and TL 7905 published 1966Danbury and Little Baddow
M129Map1:2500 OS Sheets TL 7607 and TL 7707 published 1967Little Baddow (Holybred Wood to Sandon Brook)
M129/1Map1:2500 OS Sheets TL 7607 and 7707 published 1967Little Baddow (Holybred Wood to Sandon Brook)
M129/2Map1:2500 OS Sheets TL 7708 and 7608 published 1967Little Baddow (River Chelmer to Holybred Wood)
M130Map1:2500 OS Sheets TL 7807 and TL 7907 published 1966North Hill East to West Bowers
M131PhotoAerial photograph showing Spring Elms Lane, Tofts, Mill Lane, Rye Field and High Pastures 1971
M132PhotoAerial photograph of part of Danbury and Little Baddow 1971Mill Field Danbury -> Ryefield, LB (Little Baddow Road at top)
M133PhotoAerial photograph showing area from Sandon Brook to North Hill 1971
M134MapSt Mary's Churchyard Plan
M135PhotoAerial photograph showing part of Danbury and little Baddow, possibly 1971New Lodge on the left, Danbury in the top right-hand corner
M136MapOS 6 Inch County Series Map Essex Sheet LIII published 1881Surveyed 1873-4. Covers Little Baddow, Danbury, Woodham Walters
M137Map1:2500 OS Essex Sheet nLV.14 published 1922Little Baddow (southern part), Woodham Walter
M138MapCopy of 1:2500 OS Map Essex Sheet nLV.10 published 1922Little Baddow (northern part)
M139MapPlan of proposed bell floor for St Mary's Church with written explanationP Stewart 1959
M140MapOS 25 Inch County Series Map Essex Sheet LIII.7 surveyed 1874 published 1897
M141Map1 inch OS Essex Sheet 24I published 1886Chelmsford, Witham, Maldon
M142MapCopy of OS 6 Inch County Series Map Essex Sheet LIII published 1881Surveyed 1873-4 . Covers Little Baddow, Danbury, Woodham Walter
M143Map1:10000 OS Map of Little Baddow 1983 with fruit farms and reservoirs marked
M144aMap1843 Little Baddow Tithe Map
M144bMap1843 Little Baddow Tithe Map with field names
M145MapMap of North Hill / Riffhams / Firtree LaneSection of OS 25 Inch County Series Map Essex Sheet LIII.7, surveyed 1874
M146aMapWildlife and Countryside Act 1981 - Definitive map for Little Baddow 1986Paths, rights of way
M146bMapWildlife and Countryside Act 1981 - Definitive map for Little Baddow 1989Paths, rights of way
N25hDocTyped excerpt from the Essex Weekly News May 18th 1951 about impact flying bomb in Duke’s Orchard 1944 on Drama SocietyMrs Gregory Nicholson
N52aDocCast list from the "Fairy Queen’s Workbasket" by Mr and Mrs Nicholson (October 1927 - July 1928)
N52bDocCast list for "Oliver Cromwell" by John Drinkwater (Thursday 29 March 1928)
John Drinkwater, Mrs Stracey, Mrs Puddephatt, Miss Paterson, F.W. Robinson, F. Nunn, H. Shortt, W.H. Stubbings, L.D. Dorkin, F.F. Thorrington, E. Arnold, J. A. Kemp, Rev. J. Berridge, W.F. Phoebe, Roy Warsop, B. Warsop, K C. Rolfe
N52cDocScript for the nativity play "The Guiding Star" by Jesse Berridge (performed 1923 - 1924)
N52eDocLeaflet for a drama called “The Late Edwina Black” (13 – 16 April 1955)
N52fDocProgramme for a performance of "Waiting for Gillian" (20 - 23 November 1957) performed by the Little Baddow Play Reading and Dramatic Club
N52hDocProgramme for “The Poltergeist” by Frank Harvey performed by the Little Baddow Play Reading and Dramatic Club (26 - 28 April 1956)
N52iDocFlyer and large poster for a thriller “Love from a stranger” by Frank Vosper performed by the Little Baddow Dramatic Club (26 - 28 April 1956)
N52jDocProgramme for “Ladies in Retirement” by Edward Percy and Reginald Denham (7 –11 April 1959)
N52kDocPoster for the play “Separate Tables” by Terence Rattigan performed by Little Baddow Dramatic Club (21 – 25 November 1961)
N52lDocA programme for three plays called “One and One and One” by Harold Pinter (The Dumb Waiter), Christopher Fry (A Phoenix too Frequent) and John Mortimer (I Spy) performed by Little Baddow Play Reading and Dramatic Club on the 20 – 24 November 1962 at The Memorial Hall
N52mDocA Programme for a play called “Under The Sycamore Tree” by Samuel Spewack from performed by Little Baddow Play Reading and Dramatic Club (26 – 30 November 1963)
N52nDocLeaflet, programme and prologue for a “Saturday Supper Show” performed by the Little Baddow Play Reading and Dramatic Club including a revue “Our Village” by Murray McLaren at the Village Hall on 26 November 1966
N52oNewspapers1969 newspaper cutting mentioning LB Playreading and Dramatic Club
N52pDocs"Billy Liar" (27 April 27 - 1 May 1971) - flyer, programme, poster, newspaper cutting
N52qDocFlyer for "On Monday Next", Little Baddow Dramatic Club, 21 - 25 November 1972
N52rDocFlyer for "Wait until Dark", Little Baddow Dramatic Club, 25 - 29 April
N52sDocFlyer for "In All Directions", Little Baddow Dramatic Club, 5 - 9 May 1970
N52tDocFlyer for "Spring and Port Wine", Little Baddow Dramatic Club, 2 - 5 May
N52uDocFlyer and Programme for "The Caretaker", Little Baddow Drama, 6 - 8 October 1977
N52vDocProgramme for "Aladdin", Little Baddow Drama, 25 - 28 January 1978
N52wDocProgramme for "Spider's Web", Little Baddow Drama, 20 - 23 April 2005
N52xDocProgramme for "Bedroom Farce", Little Baddow Drama, 23 - 26 April 1997
N52yNewspapersReview of "Way out West", 26 Nov 2005
N52zDocProgramme for "An Inspector Calls", Little Baddow Drama club, 18 - 21 Nov 2009
N52/41DocProgramme for "When we are Married", Little Baddow Drama, 20 - 23 Nov 2002
N52/42DocProgramme for "Amy's View", Little Baddow Drama, 21 - 24 May 2003
N52/43DocProgramme for "Gaslight", Little Baddow Drama, 19 - 22 November 2003
N52/44DocPoster for "Doctor in the House", Little Baddow Drama, 21 - 24 April 2004
N52adDocProgramme for "Charley's Aunt", Little Baddow Drama, 30 Nov - 3 Dec 1983
N52aeDocPoster and Programme for "The Waltz of the Toreadors", Little Baddow Drama, 17 - 19 March 1983
N52afNewspapersShort review of "Gaslight", Little Baddow Drama Club, Nov 1984
N52agDocFlyer for "The Magical Land of Green Ginger", Little Baddow Drama, 15 - 18 November 1989
N52alDocProgramme for "Fumed Oak" and "The Real Inspector Hound", Little Baddow Drama, 21 - 24 April 1993
N52amDocProgramme for the "Dame of Sark", Little Baddow Drama, 18 - 21 April 1992
N52anDocProgramme for "How the Other Half Loves", Little Baddow Drama, 7 - 11 April 1992
N52aoDocFlyer for "Ghost Train", Little Baddow Drama, 17 - 20 April 1991
N52apNewspapersEssex Chronicle cutting "Masters of comedy set the scene at Little Baddow" a review of "Visitors from London" and "Red Peppers" by Little Baddow Drama, 24 Nov 1995
N52aqDocProgramme for "Deathtrap" Little Baddow Drama Club, 19 - 22 Nov 1997
N52aq1NewspapersEssex Chronicle review of "Deathtrap", 5 Dec 1997
N52arDocFlyer for "Bedroom Farce", Little Baddow Drama, 23 - 26 April 1997
N52asDocProgramme for "An Evening with Jame Austen", Little Baddow Drama Club, Feb 1997
N52atDocProgramme for "The End of the Pier Show", Little Baddow Drama, 9 - 11 July 1998
N52auDocProgramme for "The Happiest Days of Your Life", Little Baddow Drama, 12 - 15 April 2000
N52avDocProgramme for "The Proposal" and "The Bear"Not Little Baddow Drama
N52awDocProgramme for "Waiting in the Wings", Little Baddow Drama, 4 - 7 April 2001
N52aw1NewspapersEssex Chronicle review of "Waiting in the Wings", Little Baddow Drama, 13 April 2001
N52axDocProgramme for "Rumours", Little Baddow Drama, 21 - 24 November 2001
N52az1DocProgramme for "Fitting for Ladies", Little Baddow Drama, 18 - 21 Nov 1998
N52az2DocProgramme for "Absent Friends", Little Baddow Drama, 21 - 24 April 1999
N52az3DocProgramme for "Black Coffee", Little Baddow Drama, 22 - 27 November 1999
N52z1NewspapersEssex Weekly cutting "A bravura performance by enigmatic inspector" a review of "An Inspector Calls" by Little Baddow Drama 26 Nov 2009
N59AaaDocShort note on Blakes in America in 17th century
P1CaDocLetter from B Warsop to Ted Grace, 19 July 1990Includes cameo of Frank Ager
P1CbDoc"The Cricket Match" a true story by Brian WarsopCricket pre-1900 - Albert Enefer, Harry Short, Sidney Wager
P1CcDocHistory of Cricket Club 1919-1930by B Warsop, 14 pages
P1CdDocCricket at Little Baddow (circa pre-1900-1914) by Brian Warsop
P1CeDoc"I Played at Lords" a true story by Brian WarsopCirca 1912
P1CfDocCricket Board of ControlThe differences between Packer and the Board of Cricket Control
P1CgDocLetters re Cricket ClubVarious letters from Brian Warsop to Ted Grace, 1990
P1ChDocWalter Warsop - an outline history by Brian Warsop
P1CiDocPhoto of Bradman's Warsop batUsed to score his first test century in 1929
P1CkDocMax Warsop and bat makingThe Investor magazine article
P1ClDocPhotograph Archive of Warsops and StebbingsMax Warsop, Cyril Warsop and Harry Stebbings; stills from the 1957 film 'Cricket Bat Making' - see DVD 6
P1CliPhotoMax Warsop packing canes to make cricket bat handles9 canes per handle. Still from the 1957 film "Cricket Bat Making" - see DVD 6
P1CliiPhotoCyril WarsopStill from the 1957 film "Cricket Bat Making" - see DVD 6
P1CliiiPhotoHarry StebbingsStill from the 1957 film "Cricket Bat Making" - see DVD 6
P1ClivPhotoCyril Warsop gluing and tieing handlesStill from the 1957 film "Cricket Bat Making" - see DVD 6
P1ClviPhotoMax Warsop with cameramanStill from the 1957 film "Cricket Bat Making" - see DVD 6
P1CmPhotoModel of Cuckoos FarmModel by Max Warsop
P1CnPhotoPhoto of badgers feeding and Warsop's store.Photo of badgers feeding with Warsop's store and part of the cricket bat workshop rear left
P1bPhotoCricket Club 1924Photo and newspaper cutting. Back Row (L to R) Alec Nicholson (umpire), Billy Wild, Roy Warsop, Frank Ager, Harry Shortt, George Joslin (scorer). Middle Row (L to R) George Joslin, Walter Warsop, Theo Andrews (captain), Ted Enefer, Les Tonbridge. Front Row (L to R) Sid Enefer, Brian Warsop,
P1fDocWarsop batsAdvert for Warsop, Cricket Bat Makers, 1922
P1gDocLittle Baddow Cricket Ground
P1hDocMr Ernest ArnoldFormer secretary and treasurer of Cricket Club
P1iDocPhotos of 1921 Little Baddow cricket teamNewspaper cutting; George Joslin, C Vanstone, A Smith, James Bowles, E Enefer, H Short, T Enefer, T Andrews, W Wilde, Mr Tunbridge, C Davis, F Ager
P1jDocCricket bat makingNotes made by Roy Warsop
P1nDocCricket Club history 1904-1939Letter from C Warsop to Trevor Blayden
P1oDocFirst XI, 1990
P1pDocWarsops and Cricket ClubHistorical notes by Roy Warsop
P1qDocA Village Cricketer 1900-19302 pages about Frank Ager by Brian Warsop
P1tDocPhoto of John EneferWearing his cricket gear, 1996, his 50th year of club cricket
P1uDocAda PuddephattNewspaper cutting of Ada Puddephatt and her support for the Cricket Club over a long period.
P1vDocCricket Club 75th Anniversary Match Programme1979, including sheet of autographs of Essex CC players.
P1wDocR IraniNewspaper cutting, 2003
P1xDocWarsops Web SiteNotes on cricket bat manufacture, 2006
P1yDocCricket Club newspaper articlesFolder of articles, 2004 – 2007 including 1978 photo of Mid-Essex team with Little Baddow players Trevor Blaydes, Nigel Hinton
P1zDocWarsop StebbingChelmsford Weekly News article September 2005
P2b1DocWI extract from Parish MagazineNovember and December 1940
P2b2DocWI Jam Making LetterLetter from The Times about photos of jam making at the Generals Arms in 1940
P2b3DocWI history, early days
P2b4DocWI History 1918-1930
P2b5-7DocEssex Chronicle notes on WIJune 12th 1990, May 4th 1990, 1958-59
P2b8DocWI Diamond Jubilee Luncheon Menu 1978
P2b9DocWI Diamond Jubilee, 1978Cutting from Essex Weekly News
P2b10DocWI Annual Report, 1985
P2b11DocWI donation to Lord Mountbatten's FundLetter from Anne Ross to Mrs Tiplady, 14th April, 1956
P2b12-16DocWI 70th Anniversary
P2b17DocLittle Baddow WI 40th Anniversary Dinner Menu, 3 June 1958Lady Rasch, Mrs H Black, Miss M E Huntly, Mrs E Hunt, Mrs J D Sizer
P2b18DocLittle Baddow WI 50th Anniversary Dinner Menu, 6 June 1968
P2b19DocLittle Baddow WI 50th Anniversary Dinner Menu, 6 June 1968
P2b20-49DocWI Programmes 1968-1997
P2b50NewspapersEssex Chronicle article about WI 80th Anniversary Fancy Dress Garden Party at Riffhams 17 July 1988
P2b51DocWI Programme 2000
P2c1Booklet"Peace Offensive, a comedy in one-act" by Michael PertweeEnglish Theatre Guild 1953
P2c2BookletThe Social Half-Hour HandbookNational Federation of Women's Institutes Booklet, 1950
P2c3DocMildmay Group Carol Service Programme, St Mary's Church 1998
P2c4DocThe CentenaryShort play, 1970
P2c5DocJerusalem - notes on hymn by Gertrude Lampson
P2c6DocLittle Baddow WI Quiz - Nursery Rhymes
P2c7DocLittle Baddow WI Recipes
P2c8DocLittle Baddow WI Christmas Lunch Menu, 1998 (80th Anniversary)
P2c9DocDaily Telegraph Article, June 1999WI joins call for five-year ban on GM crops
P2c11DocEssex Chronicle article reporting WI meeting, 22 September 2000
P2c12DocPoster "Life Begins at 60", 2003
P4aDocVI attack on Dukes Orchard, 20 September 1944Two letters by Helen Black to Marian Gregory describing the attack written 20 and 26 September. Explanatory notes from Mrs Gregory on some of the terms used - Frances Perry, Mary Huntly, Miss May Sadler, Ethel Knight, Mary Ackhurst, Nancy Nicholson, Christopher Gregory
P4dDoc2002 Chelmsford Life article on Mayor Maurice Hurrell and Mayoress Monica Hurrell
P4gDocsMaurice HurrellNewspaper reports from his year as Mayor of Chelmsford, 2002
P4hDocKenneth Stubbings2002 Essex Chronicle article about Community Reporters
P4iDocGladys Gregory, 1920sCopy of photo in car outside Griffin Hotel with notes
P4jDocsVarious articles regarding the life and death of Prof. John Walter Gregory, noted explorer and geologistNational Library of Australia, Australian Dictionary of Biography, Oxford Dictionary of Biography
P4kPhotoThe Martin family at Longwood House and the three Martin brothers
P4lDocNewspaper report on Mr C Shipman's narrow escape from injury at Chelmsford Railway StationEssex County Standard, 5 January 1895, copy
P4mDocNewspaper report of disturbance by Ms Lucking, Turner, Perkins, White and Simmons of New LodgeThe Essex Standard and General Advertiser for the Eastern Counties, 26 August 1842
P4nDocJohn McCrindle2011 Essex Chronicle article re award of a medal of honour for wildlife book
P4oDocLetters from Edith Chaplin to her daughter Audrey dated 1903
P4pDocNewspaper article of Roy and Elizabeth Warsops' Golden Wedding anniversaryE/W 5.10.78
P4uDocJohn Vale's retirement, 1991Essex Chronicle article
P4vPhotoSilver Jubilee Party, 6 June 1977Arranged by Sir Alastair and Patricia Stewart for the village at their home, Walters Cottage
P5FolderWoodhouse Family
P5HqvDocExtracts from ERO records D/Dra L13Mr Strutt, Thomas Taylor, Elias Pledger, Richard Sorrell, Sarah Pledger, Wm Gladwin, Jn Mayes, Jas Jordan, Thos Hodges, Rev Evan Jones, Thos Saward, Andrew Bowles, Wm Bentley (1798 Poor Law Rate assessment). S Saward, J H Strutt, Th Orridge, J Simmons (1823/24 Taxes). Haward family (1759-1772). Rev J B Stane (1838).
P5aJournalArticle about WWI service of Lionel and Mosley WoodhouseCross & Cockade International Journal, Vol.34 No.3 2003
P5bDocWoodhouse family correspondence relating to Mosley's death in 1917Letter from Lionel to father describing brother's death, letter from H Fawcett (Sq Commander) to Mrs Woodhouse, letter from Christopher Courtney to Arthur Mosley
P5lDocLetter from D W Empson to Rev Turner stating his interest in the Woodhouse familyc.1993
P5mDocArticle about Woodhouse brothers and David Empson's researchEast Anglian Times, 3 November 1993
P5nDocPoster advertising David Empson's interest in Woodhouse Family
P5oDocPoster advertising pageant at Tofts, 18 June 1922
P5pDocCopies of advertisements placed in the Times by Mrs Woodhouse of Tofts1914-1939
P6FolderOver 60s Club Christmas Dinner 1974
P7bDocCorrespondence between Christopher Suckling and Alan Ashford re land use in Little Baddow, 1998
P7cDoc2002 correspondence between Alan Ashford and Mrs Brewer on BramblesGertrude Boreham, John McCormack, Miss Marriage, Miss Riley, the Motts, Mr and Mrs Feetcher
P7dDocNotes on Maddocks (Maddox) / Algar families2001 correspondence between Alan Ashford and Noel Clark
P7iDocNewspaper cutting of wedding of Vicki Wisdom and David Briggs, 16 January 1965
P7jDoc2002 Essex Chronicle article "New turn for meals on wheels"Joe Sutton, Vicky Briggs
P7kDocEssex Chronicle article, 5 April 2002 describing launch of Real Essex CampaignCouncillor Peter Martin
P7lDoc2004 Essex Chronicle article re F1 number platePeter Martin
P7mPhoto"City Gents" Sponsored Walk for Shelter c.1970Jock Luard, Jack Wisdom, Frank Johnson, Bob Alston
P7oDoc2005 notes about Francis Thorrington, Sylvia Stunt, Lizzie Stunt, Barbara Stunt
P7pDoc1737 Will of Rev Charles Gordon of St Marys
P7qDoc1896/7 The Era Notices - Miss Edith Housley appearances as an actress
P7rDoc1970 Newsman Article describing trip around Little Baddow – photos of Julia Sorrell (Hill Drop Stores), Jack and Jane Constable (The General’s Arms).
P9cDocColeraines research including sales details from 1327-2003Richard Pickard, Widow Lyeman, Lord Coleraine, Lord Barrington, Rev Arthur Johnson, Thomas Dennis, William Goodday Strutt, Simon Snow, John Conbrough, Joseph Speakman, Frederick Johnson, Sir James Neville, Nigel Seymer, John Hoare, Frances and Maud Houghton, Barry and Yvonne Welch, Walter and Aimee Brinzer
P9dDocLittle Baddow Stores – Jam/Pickle Lid CoverShowing front of store, c.1990?
P9eDocAbstracts of deeds and transactions of Rose Cottage, North Hill; Photos of Ambleside and 5/6 Hillside CottagesWalter Smith, Georg Lightfoot, William Fullman, James White, Charles Henry Canfield, Ronald Jack Bailey, Algy Royden Hope, Peter James Baker, Stephen Wassell, Brian and Jean Kendall, Mr and Mrs Taft, Mr and Mrs Robertson, Maureen Wright.
P9fDocSketch map of North Hill from Papermill Lock to the Generals Arms showing the houses and families that lived in them between the wars by John Murrell 2011Siggers, Luhman, Stracey, Warsop, Dawson, Capt Johnson, Kersey, Holland, Unwin, Stokes, Williams, Herd, Reeve, Mason, Mead, Stewarts, Wood, Gibson, Everett, Langford, Peacock, Ted Bickmore, Page, Pasfield, Woodhouse, Ali May, Willet, Boles, Winger, Mason, Short, Barker, Enefer, Hope, Johnson, Gibson, Foley, Ager, Puddephatt, Targass, Wood, Shipman, Sorrell
P11oDocPrecis of the deeds of the Meadow aka Tofts 1864-1983Adolphus Piggott, Joseph Alfred Piggott, Robert John Strutt, Henry James Nicholson, George Gordon Thomas, Herbert James Martin, Joseph Stanton Massey, Jessie Clifford Pryke, Elizabeth Mary Jackson Warsop, Sir John Thomas Davies, Bessie Davies, Edith Emily Currie, George Raymond Scott, Duncan Thomas Robertson, Sideny George Pearce, Clifford Edward Hazell
P12ADocJesse Berridge Exhibition mounts
P12aDoc“Wall-painting in Little Baddow Church" by Jesse BerridgeEssex Archaeological Transactions, Vol XVI, pp 210-212, 1923
P12aaDocPhotocopies of two postcards from Jesse Berridge. Front of postcards show LB church and manse with writing on back.
P12acDocEarthworks at Little Baddow, article by Jesse Berridge in Essex Archaeological Transactions, Vol XVI, pp 301-303, 1923
P12adDocLittle Baddow in the Eighteenth Century by Jesse Berridge (Essex Review Vol 40)
P12aeDoc“G is for Gas”, article about use of gas in WWIFrom Chemical Soldiers. Mentions experiences of Dell Berridge
P12afDocThe Pirate's ABCCopy of favourite poem of Jesse Berridge
P12ahDocCopy of letter to Annie Berridge with poemCock-Crow, a poem by Edward Thomas (1878-1917) a friend of Jesse Berridge
P12aiDoc2008 letter from Sue Pitt (granddaughter) containing photos of Jesse Berridge, Edna Adeline Dell, Martin Pitt, at latter's christening
P12bDoc“Colam Lane, Little Baddow” by Jesse BerridgeEssex Review Vol 36, pp 29-38, 1927
P12cDocA Relic of the Coaching Days – Mr Joseph Yell (Great Graces)“Notes and Queries" from Essex Review 1929
P12eDocCopy of introduction and epilogue from "The Letters of Edward Thomas to Jesse Berridge"
P12fDoc1966 Obituary of Canon Jesse Berridge from the Essex Journal 1(2), pp51-52 and other itemsPlus press cuttings 1947 (wedding) and 1941 (25th anniversary as rector)
P12gDocCopy of entry for Jesse Berridge in Who's Who in Essex, 1935
P12hDocNotes on Jesse BerridgeCover ordnance survey maps, 1921 acting performance, reviews of historical novels
P12iDocExcerpts from “The Letters of Edward Thomas to Jesse Berridge” by Anthony BerridgeShows Berridge to have been the other man in Pursuit of Spurs
P12jDoc1970 notes on “The Discovery of St Christopher” by Jesse and Christian Berridge in 1921
P12lDocBook review of “The Letters of Edward Thomas to Jesse Berridge” by Anthony BerridgeBy Dominic Hibberd in TLS, 1983
P12mDoc"Jesse Berridge" by Olive Berridge, Historical Society Newsletter 1993
P12nDocNotes on “Colam Lane”, a 1926 talk to the Guild of Arts given by Jesse Berridge with map
P12qDoc“’Butler’s Charity’, Boreham and Little Baddow”, article by Jesse BerridgeEssex Review 1945, Vol 54, pp 11-15
P12sDoc“Thomas Hooker and John Eliot, Part 1:Hooker”, article by Jesse BerridgeEssex Review, pp 65-73
P12tDoc“Benet Canfield: An Essex Mystic”, article by Jesse BerridgeEssex Review 58, pp 35-42, 1949
P12uDoc“Thomas Hooker and John Eliot, Part 2:Eliot”, article by Jesse BerridgeEssex Review, pp 112-124
P12yDoc1995 autobiography of Jesse Berridge from A Century of Village Life
P12zDoc1924 talk on Historical Research by Jesse Berridge as reported by Essex ChronicleResearch by Jane Rigler, 1999
P14FolderMillennium Lunch
P14aDocNotes on Millennium lunch of 1 January 2000 at Memorial Hall
P14bNewspapersSpecial edition of Essex County Chronicle, "Millennium Essex", 21 May 1999
P14cDocsMillennium Committee Papers 1997-98
P14eDocMillennium Papers
P14fDocMillennium PapersMillennium Barn Dance Ticket, 10 June 2000
P14gDocMillennium PapersEssex Millennium Festival Leaflet, 2000
P15aDocArticle from Danbury Ruridecanal Parish Magazine, October 1902 describing Danbury and Little Baddow Flower Show
P15oDocMemoirs of Danbury by Mrs Vera May Vale
P15pDocNotes on oak panelling at Bassetts in Oak RoomA speculation by I Chalmers
P15qDocDescription and diagram of house at Bassetts.Brenda and Elphin Watkins plus plan of the timbers by B Watkins, 1996
P15sDocLetters re Bassetts to IDM Chalmers from Gilbert Boyce (1992), Richard and Jeanne Blake (1992), Sheila Rowley (1990), Gus Edwards (1990)
P15uDocAdvertisement for freehold of Bassetts Farm from Sporting Gazette, 12th June 1875
P16gDocShort note on Rodney Pleasure Gardens
P16hDocsVarious letters referring to the Old Rodney, 1923-19491949 letter from J P Stunt to Parish Council regarding proposed Crusader outing to the Rodney. 1923 letter from H J Martin to Jesse Berridge regarding public rights of way. 1925 and 1938 correspondence with Jessie Clark regarding sale of Old Rodney, 1944 correspondence between Jessie Clark and the Parish Council regarding repairs to the Heather Hills gate.
P16jDocsAdverts and Tariffs for Old Rodney1885 (E Mecklenburgh), 1920-1940 (Mrs J Clark)
P16kDocPoster of Heather Hills Bye-Laws.
P16lDocPapers on tea at Old Rodney, 1959
P16mDocHistories of the Old Rodney by Olive Gibson and anonJames Jordan, John and Mary Pullen, Elijah Mecklenburg, William Bortham, Wright family, Clark family, Dr G M Kerr.
P16nDocEssex Pubs listing for Old Rodney 1925-1937
P16pDoc2005 listing of holdings in Essex Record Office relating to Old Rodney.Including lease 1925, Sale catalogue 1919, Heather Hills byelaws, Sale catalogue 1918, Inventory of furniture and fittings 1853
P16sNewspapersReport of an outing to the Rodney by the employees of Courtaulds, Essex Standard 4 Jul 1891
P16tDoc1893 report in the Essex County Standard describing an outing to the Rodney by the London Road Congregational Sunday School children
P16uDoc1965 report in the Essex Weekly News describing the Rodney Round-up.
P16vDoc1965 Essex Weekly News account of the Rodney Round-up Preparations
P16xFolderHeather Hills Bye Laws1965 correspondence regarding Heather Hills bye-laws revision
P16zDoc1906 booklet for the Rodney Inn Friends-in-Need Benefit Society.
P18tArtworkDrawing of Little Baddow School by Jill Goodson
P19aDoc2001 Essex Chronicle article re Scout Sleepover Challenge at Paper Mill Lock
P19hDocHockey Club Fixtures List 1956-57List club members
P19iFolderTennis Club Correspondence 1949-1974Minutes of committee meetings and AGMs. Other correspondence.
P21FolderProperties Spring Elms Lane
P21a1Doc1933 letters from the County of London Electric Supply Company to HR Knight notification of intention to erect overhead power lines across property (Pheasant House Farm)
P21a2Doc1960 financial statement for HR Knight (Pheasant House Farm)
P21a3Docc.1950 grocery receipts issued by Oliver Parker (Luckin Smith) Ltd for Mrs MK Marks (Froggs Hall) and Mr Knight.
P22aDocAward for the establishment of 5 nature reserves around Danbury1971 Essex Weekly News Article describing unveiling of a plaque at Poors Pierce Reserve by Sir John Ruggles-Brise
P22bDoc1993 Essex Chronicle article about new butterfly glade at Little Baddow Heath
P22cDoc1993 Essex Chronicle article about wildlife sanctuary in United Reform Churchyard maintained by Brenda Hooson
P22dDoc1983 Wildlife Survey of Churchyards for United Reformed Church and St Mary's Church
P22eDocCopy of Report by Essex Ecology Services Ltd on 1996 Survey of Bassetts Wood
P23aDocA 1940 posted missing notice sent to Alfred Willett's family
P23bDocAn old German banknote
P23cDocIdentity card for Alfred Willett from his time at Stalag VIII-B after a POW march across Europe
P23eDocDocumentation (pay slip?) for Alfred Willett from a Polish coal mine in which he worked as a POW
P23fDocRegister form Alfred Willett as a recovered POW, 29 April 1945
P23qDocNotes on Alfred Willett POW photos and documents
P24aDoc1977 leaflet for Silver Jubilee events
P25AaDocFive pages handwritten memoirs of the Great War 1914-18 from by Roy WarsopAlso one-page handwritten copy of extracts from LB Parish Church Magazine 1917 and Essex County Chronicle 1918. Also one-page handwritten list of men of Little Baddow in Essex Regiment 1914-18
P25Aa1DocSix typed pages (and some handwritten notes) of memoirs/family history research on Mr Roy Warsop and members of his family and involvement in WWI
P25AbDocRevised Instructions to Parish Emergency Committees in Case of InvasionDefence of the Realm leaflet Sept 1916 from Chelmsford Local Emergency Committee
P25AcDocOne page handwritten notes on George Hart
P25AdDocFour pages computer printout of an email from Clive Burlton (?) to Christine Day regarding family history research on George Pine in WWI. Includes two photocopies of photos of troops in LB and a photocopy of a piece of dried Little Baddow ivy
P25AeDocComputer printout of memoirs of Winifred Teresa Mary Gosling of her WWI farming service in and around L B.Original diary was donated to the Imperial War Museum
P25AfDocWWI service record of Stanley James ParmenterPhotocopy of PRO WWI Soldiers Documents WO363 - New Soldier’s Record for Stanley James Parmenter of Essex Regiment including photocopies of two photographs of a soldier with (presumably) his family
P25AgDocWWI service record of Jesse Dell Berridge
P25AhDocWWI service record of George Hollingsworth
P25BaDocDocuments relating to Civil Defence by Chelmsford Borough and Rural District Council - Notices 1955 - July, Sept, Oct.
P25BbDocDocuments relating to Civil Defence by Chelmsford Borough and Rural District Council - Notices 1956 - May, Dec.
P25BcDocDocuments relating to Civil Defence by Chelmsford Borough and Rural District Council - Notices 1957 - Feb, Mar, Apr, June, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, plus a blank reply slip for the Civil Defence for various activities and a letter dated 28th March 1957 regarding Civil Defence Recruitment.
P25BdDocDocuments relating to Civil Defence by Chelmsford Borough and Rural District Council - Notices 1958 - Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr.
P25BeDocDocuments relating to Civil Defence by Chelmsford Borough and Rural District Council - Notices 1958 - May, June, July, and two loose sheets regarding Civil Defence events/other notices.
P25BfDocDocuments relating to Civil Defence by Chelmsford Borough and Rural District Council - Notices 1958 - Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec.
P25BgDocDocuments relating to Civil Defence by Chelmsford Borough and Rural District Council - Notices 1959 - Jan, Feb, and a timetable of weekly Civil Defence classes.
P25aDocDocuments relating to evacuees 1939 and 1940
P25bDocSeveral documents that relate to the photo of the Little Baddow Home Guard 1939-1945 and with the name of each person on it, and information about the Little Baddow Fire Guard
P25cDocTyped extracts from the Parish Magazine May 1940-July 1941.
P25iDocNotes on Commander McMillan RNVR.
P25jDocDocuments relating to Little Baddow Roll of Honour 1939-1945.
P25kDocTyped information on Peter and Donald Sargeant in WWII
P25lDocBrief notes about WWII in Little Baddow.
P25mDocMemories of the day in 1940 when P.O.Westmacott was shot down and landed by parachute near Colam LaneLittle Baddow Parish News September 1984
P25nDocInformation relating to "The Secret Army" in Danbury
P25oDocBritain's Defences Against HitlerNotes from TV broadcast March 2006
P25pDocInternet print outs from BBC websites on ‘WWII People’s War- An Archive of WWII Memories’ on memories from Essex.Leonard Clark, Tom Pullen, P Martin, Ralph Hill
P25qDocHandwritten note on mine/bombs at Cuckoo’s Farm and Tofts Chase
P26aDocH L Stracey Air Raid Warden card (issued 5 June 1940)
P26bDocAction Stations Rota for manning of the warden's post in Sector J1 November 1941
P26cDocCitizens' notes on how to beat the incendiary bomb
P26dDocNotes for guidance in dealing with Air Raid Incidents, 31 March 1941 - From Air Raid Wardens' Service - Essex (Central Area) to all residents
P26eDocLetter to Mr H L Stracey from police announcing disbandment of Civil Defence Wardens Service, 2 May 1945
P26fDocLittle Baddow Invasion Committee leaflet - Notes on back as to "How to make a Slit Trench"
P26gDocEssex County Council Civil Defence Wardens Mutual Benefit Society Notice of AGM, August 1944.
P26iArtefactTwo WWII medal ribbons of H L Stracey
P26jDocNotes by Mrs Hood from Little Baddow Parish Magazines July 1939-April 1946.
P26kDocNotes relating to Air Raid Wardens.
P26mDocNotes on rockets, doodle-bugs, landmines and high explosives in village
P26nDocNotes on WI, 1940-44
P26pDocNotes on Territorial Army, dummy targets
P26qDocNotes on secret resistance
P26rDocNotes on Food and Pig Club.
P26sDocNotes on National Savings and War Savings
P26tDocNotes on men in armed services
P26uDocNotes on Invasion Committee.
P26vDocPoem written May 1940 by Joan Barker.
P26wDocNotes on ‘Houses Occupied’
P27aDocPrecis of talk given by John Marriage in 1997 to the Historical Society on the Chelmer and Blackwater navigation
P27bDoc1973 Leaflet “Chelmsford Rally of Boats” by London and South East Branch, Inland Waterways Association.
P27cBooklet"The Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation" by Peter Came
P27dBooklet“The Story of the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation through 200 years” by Col JF Cramphorn and AM St J Cramphorn
P27eDocExcerpt for Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation from Navigable Rivers, Canals, and Railways throughout Great Britain by Joseph Priestley, 1831
P27fDocNotes for the 2001 Historical Society Chelmer and Blackwater calendar
P27gBooklet“The Chelmer and Blackwater – Navigation and Surrounding Area” by the Company and Proprietors of the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation Ltd
P27hDoc2001 Hatfield Peverel Review cover with reproduction of ink drawing of Little Baddow lock in winter
P27iDoc"Days of Tranquillity along the Towpath",1993 Essex Chronicle article with 1950s tow-path photos – Fred Hoy, Steven Hoy
P27jNewspapersCopy of 1895 Fishing Gazette article describing fishing in the Chelmer.
P27kJournalArticle in 1891 Essex Naturalist Vol V, Jan-Dec 1891 describing an excursion by barge from Maldon to Chelmsford, describing plants and aquatic mollusca observed.
P28acDoc2003 Essex Chronicle article "Motor barge era" by John Marriage about motor-powered barges on the and Blackwater canal in the 1950s to 1970s.
P28adNewspapers1993 Essex Chronicle articles on bicentenary of Chelmer and BlackwaterIncluding canal memories of bargee Len Poole.
P29gNewspapersPage 4 from ‘Go’ section of Essex Chronicle, Thursday April 8th, 2010 on a walk on the Chelmer Navigation entitled "Tales from the Towpath"
P29hNewspapers"Disastrous fire near Chelmsford, £10,000 damages" about the fire that destroyed Paper Mill 1892Bury and Norwich Post, Tuesday 7th June 1892, p.8.
P29iPhotoA4 colour photocopy/printout of a photo of Smugglers Barn from the River Chelmer 1980s.
P29jNewspapersNewspaper cutting about the barge the ‘Susan’ and The Susan Trust entitled "Care and Attention for Susan", includes colour photo of the barge.Essex Chronicle, 16 February 2006
P29kNewspapersNewspaper cutting entitled "Choking weed threat to rivers", includes colour photo of John Marriage from Friends of the Chelmer and Blackwater Canal.Essex Chronicle, Friday 20 November 1998
P29lArtworkWatercolour of Paper Mill Lock by Jill Goodson
P29mArtworkFishing on the Chelmer, watercolour by Jill Goodson
P32BFolderScience and Religion groupPaperwork from URC Science and Religion Group, 1975-1990
P32aDocThomas Hooker – an Essex Chapel which Nurtured American Democracy”, Historical Society, 1986
P32aaDocCopy of The Link, Summer 2001Magazine of URC in Chelmsford
P32abDoc2002 Order of Service for Cuckoos Farm Service.
P32acDocFlyer and programme for the 17th Century Faire held in Little Baddow in 2002.
P32ad-afDoc2002 Order of Services for URC.Michael Powell Induction Service, Easter Day Service, Maundy Thursday Service
P32aiDocNotes on Edward and Anne Cook2005 Newsletter of Little Baddow URC
P32ajDocPhotocopy of Morell Family treeTaken from Memorial of John Daniel Morell by Robert M Theobald
P32akDocHandwritten notes on Rev Stephen Morell (1773-1852) by Ronald Bond written in 2005.
P32alDoc2006 Arts and Crafts Exhibition
List of paintings exhibited plus photos
P32cDocHandwritten notes on William Parry, Pastor of Congregational Chapel, 1780-1799
P32eDocCopy of “Little Baddow and the Morells, the Huguenots in England” by Rev J G Hughes, Essex Review, 1892
P32fDocMagazine article “Don’t write off the rural churches” by John Geyer, Minister of Little BaddowReform, January 1978
P32gDocNotes on Garden Party at Hill Cottage, 12 September 1958
P32hDocThe Living Church by Rev Rowland Joiner
P32iArtworkPainting of URC by Mark RowlandPlus A “Pilgrimage Prayer”, notelets with sketch on cover
P32jDocLittle Baddow United Reformed Church - Profile of Church from 2000 plus Annual Reports 1996-1997 and 2000-2001
P32kDocLetter to Congregation from Deryck Collingwood, 1986Re Hooker and Eliot celebrations
P32l-nDocURC meeting notes 1999-2002
P32p-qDocLetters to URC congregation, 2001-2002
P32s-tDocNotes on URC Church by Ron Bond, 1999
P32uDoc1989 Order of Service for Hooker and Eliot commemoration at Cuckoos
P32wDoc1987 Order of Service for Hooker and Eliot commemoration at Cuckoos
P32xDoc1988 Order of Service for Hooker and Eliot commemoration at Cuckoos
P32zDocAdvert for URC Fayre, Nov 2001
P33FolderAerial Photographs
P34aArtefactTea Towel showing hand prints of the children and babies in the Toddler Group Autumn 2009
P34bDocLittle Baddow Open Group programme 2008/2009
P34cDocLittle Baddow Guild of Arts - Celebration Dinner Programme ‘To mark the 90th Anniversary of the founding of Little Baddow Guild of Arts in 1909’. Names on back- John and Sally Lowe
P34dDocLittle Baddow Area Groups and Information leaflet 2006, published by St Mary’s Church, Jan 2006.
P36AaDocNewspaper clipping from Essex Chronicle 27/7/90 on Francesca Amato from Little Baddow about her accident treatment and fundraising for hospital equipment- includes her photo
P36AbDocNewspaper clipping from Essex Chronicle Fri Aug 3rd 1990 on treasure hunt and garden walk in Little Baddow for Mencap Mini Bus Appeal (includes b&w photo of Mrs Rippon handing over cheque and several people from the Gateway Club)Includes b&w photo of Mrs Rippon handing over cheque and several people from the Gateway Club
P36AcDocHolybred Wood Appeal - invitation to attend handover of deeds for Holybred Wood to Little Baddow Parish Council from Sir Alastair and Lady Stewart and Mrs Wendy Phillips, Fri 21st Sept 2001,
P36AcivDocEssex Environment Trust - Certificate of Merit awarded to Holybred Wood, Little Baddow
P36AcvDocEssex Environment Trust Report 2002including a note on the purchase of Holybred Wood and funding, with pictures (P12)
P36B3Folder1938-1962 Butler Educational Foundation correspondence
P36B4Folder1935 -1941 Butler Educational Foundation accounts
P36B5Folder1942-1946 Butler Educational Foundation accounts
P36B6Folder1947-1965 Butler Educational Foundation accounts
P36B7aDoc1910-1949 Butler Educational Foundation Minute Book
P36B7bDoc1961-62 correspondence relating to the sale of Charity Farm
P36Ca-hDoc1937- 1970 Parish Council correspondenceIncludes correspondence regarding leasing of woodland to Mr W Burr of Danbury for the purpose of growing willow trees along the watercourse (1937-38), correspondence with Mr Brooks regarding clearing of Poor’s Wood (1954), correspondence concerning leasing of land to Gordon Wellington (1967), correspondence regarding gift back of land to parish council (1969-70)
P36CiBookletCharity Commission Scheme for the charity of Unknown Donor (aka Almshouse scheme) and Charity known as Copyhold Allotments, June 1971
P36aDoc1919-1923 War Memorial Fund receipts, cheques and correspondence
P36cDocEssex Chronicle article on Holybred Wood Appeal, 2 Feb 2001Yvonne Welch, Lady Patricia Stewart, Duncan Robinson, Sir Alastair Stewart, Freddie Milz, Wendy Phillips, Barry Welch
P36dDoc1914-1949, 1972 Pledger Foundation
P36eDoc1946 Hatfield Charities
P36fDoc1953 Lord Mayor of London's Flood Distress Appeal
P36gDoc1951 Almshouses Fund Whist Drive
P36hDocChelmsford Rural District Flood Relief Appeal 1958
P36iDocNotes on Josiah Smith
P36jDoc1925-1975 Memorial Hall Appeal Funds and Village Hall repairs
P36kDoc1907-1909, Unknown Donor Charity
P36lDoc1920 Little Baddow British School Trust
P36mDoc1987 URC Restoration and Endowment Appeal brochure.
P36nDocFarleigh Hospice Fundraiser, 2003Little Orchard, Postman Lane, Little Baddow
P36oDocTools With A Mission, 2003St Andrews Room
P37aDocOld House, Spring Elms Lane1993 sales notice
P37bDocHouse in Spring Elms Lane1992 sales notice
P37cDocGenerals Arms1990 sales notice
P37dDocCottage in the Bush1989 sales notice
P37eDocLittle Baddow Hall1989 sales notice
P37fDocRodney Inn1989 sales notice
P37gDocAcorn Lodge1992 sales notice
P37hDocSandpit Cottage –William Sargeant and family1987 sales notice
P37iDocTofts 1938 (1987 Essex Chronicle article)Albert Morrish
P37jDocThe Pilgrims Way, The Ridge1988 sales catalogue
P37kDocSurvey of British School and School House, 1919
P37lDoc1920 Auction Catalogue of properties in or near Little BaddowLot 13 - Firtree Cottage let to Mr Chas Walter Stevens; Lot 14 - Arable land opposite Lot 13; Lot 15 - Pasture forming part of Huskett’s Common Mead let to Mr J Wood.
P37mDocGraces1966 sales catalogue
P37nDoc1810 Terrier of Little BaddowExcerpt describing “An old Vicarage-House cover’d with Tiles, a little Garden, a little Barn, a very little Stable and a little Hay-House, all thatch’d, two little Orchards and a little Garden-Plot”
P37oDoc1935-1936 Post OfficePlan and handwritten notes
P37pDocCedar Park, Graces Lane1991 sales catalogue
P37qDocTofts1998 sales notice
P37rDoc2000 Property to west side of North Hill to north of village shop.2000 sales notice
P37sNewspapersNorth Hill property near shop2000 sales notice
P37tDocEdwardian house in Spring Elms Lane2000 sales notice
P37/00Doc2000 Property Sale NoticesWickhay Cottage, !!!
P37/01Doc2001 Property Sale NoticesColeraines
P37/02Doc2002 Property Sale NoticesColeraines, Fern Cottage, Wickhay Cottage, !!!! and others
P37/04Doc2004 Property Sale NoticesRainbirds (Paper Mill Lock), Ryefield, Great Graces Brewhouse, Wickhay Cottages, Jarvis Field
P37u-wDocHigh Pasture2001 sales notice
P37xDocTiolman, High Pastures2001 sales notice
P37yDocChelmer Cottage1997 and c.2000 sales notices
P37zDoc2002 Coleraines2002 sales notice
P38aBooklet1999 leaflet entitled “Pilgrims Guide” by the Diocese of Chelmsford.Mention of St Mary's and the URC
P38hDoc1992 Essex Chronicle article “Rare Mural is Found” describing Devil Fresco.
P38kDocCopy of the Saint Christopher wall paintingEssex Review Vol XXXII, January 1923
P38mDoc1994 Record of Wall Painting Conservation: Nave North WallDevil Fresco, see photos X11a1-11
P38pDoc1994 Essex Chronicle article “The devil of Little Baddow is revealed” describing Devil Fresco.
P38qDocSt Mary's Church NADFAS, 2003Record of Church Furnishings by the Mid-Essex DFAS Group commenced in 1999 including descriptions of monuments and dating of architecture etc
P39AFolderSt Mary's Church
P39AaDoc1984 Mildmay Group Carol Service programmeRev R Turner, Rev D Collingwood, Mrs L Cole
P39AbDoc1983 Mildmay Group Spring Meeting AgendaMrs H Wells, Lady E Binney
P39AcDocLetter from William B Ady to ArchdeaconConcerning a controversy over parishioners' proposal to erect a screen inside the church door to keep off draughts
P39AdDoc1949 Order of Service for the Institution of Rev A D King to East Horndon
P39AeDoc1966 Order of Service for the Institution of Rev Arthur David King to Little BaddowAlso invitation card for the service
P39AfDoc1986 Leaflet “English Martyr’s Church, Danbury – The Early Years”Also letter from Peter Cullen on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of the English Martyr’s Church
P39AgDocOrder of Service for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, 1986
P39AhDocOrder of Service for United Church Service at St Mary's Church, Good Friday 1985
P39AlDocFlyer for Justice and Peace Group
P39AmDocRecord of known gifts to St Mary's Church, 1884-1999
P39AnDoc2000 Essex Chronicle articles on retirement of Rev Robin Turner
P39AoDoc2000 Order of Service for licensing of Rev Canon Christine McCafferty
P39ApDocNote on Free Will Offering Scheme (pre-1988)
P39AqDocMeeting re Pilgrims to URC and Church
P39ArDocHistorical notes on St Mary's Church for Pilgrims
P39AtDoc2002 Order of Service for Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
P39BaDocHenry Mildmay monumentHandwritten sketch of monument and copy of headstone inscriptions
P39BcDoc1955 note on historical details inside and outside church
P39BdDoc1986 letter from Roy Warsop to Rector regarding the restoration of a coat of arms over the south door of church.
P39BeDoc"St Mary the Virgin" Historical Society Newsletter 1993About the period (Late 13thC) when the church was founded
P39BfDocTypewritten note describing wall paintings in church
P39aDoc1925 Little Baddow Church Bell Appeal leafletJ Berridge, A L Woodhouse, J J Speakman
P39cDoc1992 Order of Service for thanksgiving service for restoration work.
P39eDoc"Music for a Summer Evening" programme, 1992In support of St Mary's Fresco fund
P39fNewspapers1986 Essex Chronicle article “Baddow Bells go Silent” about renovation of St Mary’s bells.
P39gDocBlack and white photos of bells during renovation.
P39hDoc1986 Order of Service for thanksgiving service for repairs and dedication of new bells.
P39iDoc1986 Village Activities ListLetter to Mr Cooper about including an account of removal and rehanging of bells
P39lDocExcerpts from various sources about St Mary's church“The King’s England” (1942) by Arthur Mee, Essex Review July 1911 regarding consecration of church graveyard and unattributed source describing church trough.
P39oDocs1996 Parish Information Pack
P40iDoc1946 booklet "A Brief Description of the Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin Little Baddow"
P40mNewspapersNewspaper cutting "An evening of trivia to raise church restoration funds"1991 with photo of Rev Turner
P40sDocNotes on history of church from 1090
P40tDoc"Church of St Mary the Virgin, Little Baddow, Essex", 1955 and 1964Notes on objects of interest in St Mary's church
P40uDoc"Objects of interest in the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Little Baddow"Undated
P40vDocCopy of pages "Baddow-parva, Rectory, Vicarage" from Repertorium Ecclesiasticum Parochiale Londinense: An Ecclesiastical History of the Diocese of London....... Vol 2 by Richard Newcourt, 1710Includes excerpt from 1610 Terrier describing the Old Vicarage House, lists of rectors and vicars, description of the chapel at Graces
P40wDocPoster - "Prayers for Peace", 2003
P40xDocEvents at St Mary's ChurchPoster - "Treasure in Clay Jars", 2003; "The Bible" Lent study course; Christmas Service leaflet; Flower Festival 2000;
P40yPhotoPhoto of Parish Chest with note from Margaret Martin
P40zDoc"the Women of War", 2014 Celebration of Women throughout WWI concert at St Mary's ChurchLeaflet and poster
P41aDoc1927 letter from A H Trigge to Mr Stracey re Poleighs’ photo (2020:0170)
P41bDocLetter to Janet Shave from Roy Warsop, 1981Trigge, Loveday, Thorrington, Blake families
P41cDoc1999 Letter from Janet Shave to Mel Thompson re Old Cottage / Poleighs and Fir Tree Cottage and reply
P41dDocSerbs in village in WWII1969 notes, Notes on schooldays by Roy Warsop, undated newspaper cutting
P41eDocTranscript of Mr Bowles memories of village
P41gDocLetter from Daphne Mead concerning the Mead family and reply from archivist
P41hDocPenning familyNotes on Penning family of Kettleburgh; Copy of Last Will and Testament of Anthony Penning 1630; 2001 letter from Patricia Christy re Penning family to Little Baddow Historical Society and reply including De Bohun and Penning family tree (c.1450-1600); Photos of Penning memorial at St Matthew’s Church, Ipswich
P41iDocNotes on the Hood family and photograph of Dora, Mabel and Walter Hood
P41kDocMiscellaneous notes on Barrington and Mildmays
P41m-pDocBrazier FamilyInsurance on the Laurels 1952, Photos of Brazier family 1940s-1950s, Photo of Stanley Brazier 1957, Notes on V2 explosion 1944 near the Laurels (extract from In and About Maldon Part 3), Poem by Bob Brazier “The Pea Pickers”
P41rDocLetter headed paper "H L Stracey Coach Proprietor" with chronological memories from daughter Janet Lyon Stracey
P41sDocCopy of English School Exercise Book by Jean Brazier aged 11. Diary of her activities at Little Baddow School from 1953-56Diary of her activities at Little Baddow Village School from 1953-56
P41tDocUndated photograph of employees of Bakers of Danbury employees
P42aDoc1989 newspaper cuttings about Elm Green School Tennis Champions
P42bDoc1986 visit to URC chapelThank you letters from pupils to Rev Collingwood
P42dDocLetter from principal in reply to a request for material about schoolIncludes copies of photos of various school activities
P43aDocProgramme for the Essex and Chelmsford Museum Grand Scientific and Musical Soiree, 22 Jan 1879
P43bDoc1905/6 prospectus for evening classes at North Street Council School, Colchester
P43cDoc1828 list of Chelmsford Philosophical Society lectures
P43dDoc1935/6 prospectus for Domestic Science Department, Mid Essex Technical College & School of Art, Chelmsford
P43eDocCopy of the Chelmsford Chronicle, 10 August 1764Issued 2001
P44FolderJ Greaves, Robjohns Field
P44a-bDoc1987/88 letters from Colin Flint to Jimmy Greaves re Edwardian school house in Little Baddow and Robjohns Field
P44iDoc1990 newspaper article re houses owned by Jimmy Greaves (includes one in Little Baddow)
P44jDoc1991 Radio Times article - "My Kind of Day" by Jimmy Greaves
P45FolderOpen Group
P45aDoc2001/2002 programme of Little Baddow Open Group
P46aDoc1989 letter from William A O’Neill, Governor of Connecticut to people of Little BaddowOn anniversary of Hooker's birth, describes Hooker’s contribution to creation of American democracy
P46abDocLetter to Deryck Collingwood from URC History Society, 1986Contains information about their library holdings
P46acDoc1986 letter from Rev Deryck Collingwood to Dr George Redmonds (Family History Institute, Univ Leeds) re Hooker and EliotMentions installation of blue plaques in Chelmsford and Little Baddow in 1986
P46adDoc“Blakes of Bassetts” handwritten notes by Ray Warsop 1985William Blake’s influence on John Eliot
P46aeDocExcerpt from Dictionary of American Biography Vol VI Page 79 for John Eliot
P46afDocExcerpt from Dictionary of American Biography Vol VI Page 607 for John Eliot
P46agDocExcerpt from Dictionary of American Biography Vol IX Page 199 for Thomas Hooker
P46ahDocExcerpt from Dictionary of National Biography Vol IX Page 1189 for Thomas Hooker
P46aiDocNotes on history of Little Baddow United Reformed Church
P46ajDoc“Lydia Gaymer, the Wife of Humphrey Turner of Scituate” by Vernon Dow Turner, New England Historical and Genealogical Register Vol 151 July 1997
P46alDoc“Cambridge - The Nursery of New England” by Prof Frank Thistlethwaite about Puritanism at Cambridge in the 15th/16th centuryPuritanism at Cambridge in the 15th/16th century
P46anDocJohn Eliot, Apostle to the IndiansNotes by D Collingwood
P46apNewspapersHartford Courant article "Hooked on Hooker, Briton to speak her", 8 Oct 1987Deryck Collingwood
P46aqDocThomas Shepard, Lecturer at Earls ColneNotes by D Collingwood
P46arDoc“Thomas Hooker – The Predecessor of Thomas Jefferson In Democracy” by C S Thompson1935 article from The Cheshire Chronicle
P46asDoc“Thomas Hooker – The Predecessor of Thomas Jefferson In Democracy” by C S ThompsonNotes on paper by ?, 1986
P46atDoc1986 newsletter of Roxbury Latin School, MassachusettsReporting 400th anniversary events in Chelmsford and Little Baddow
P46auDocExtract from letter from Pat Herniman to Roxbury Latin School about John Eliot and his contemporaries
P46cDocPostcard of Boston Massachusetts, 1987
P46dDocCard from Alice Kettlehawk to Little BaddowHer ancestors built new Bassetts before leaving England in 1630
P46eNewspapersJuly 1986 Chelmsford Borough Council Leisure DiaryAdvertising Hooker Memorial Service and Little Baddow connection with Connecticut
P46fDocPoster for Thomas Hooker Service, Chelmsford Cathedral, 7 July 1986
P46gDocLeaflet / Order of Service / invitations for Thomas Hooker Service, Chelmsford Cathedral, 7 July 1986
P46hDocAdvert for book "Thirty Godly Preachers in Essex under Elizabeth I and the Early Stuarts" by Gordon Hewitt, 1986
P46iDocUS Postal Service card "Settling of Connecticut, 1636"Signed by 9th generation Hookers
P46lDocMenu for Thomas Hooker 400th Celebration Meal4 July 1986, Little Baddow Hall
P46mDocThomas Hooker, Founder of ConnecticutNotes by D Collingwood
P46nDocNewspaper cutting describing 400th anniversary celebrationsIncludes photo of Hooker Service at Cuckoos, 6 July 1986
P46oDocProgramme for Evensong at Cuckoos Farm, 6 July 1986
P46pNewspapersNewspaper article "Tracing an American founding father" on Deryck Collingwood
Essex Chronicle, 27 June 1986 by Anne Fitzgerald
P46qDocPoster / card advertising Rev Alan McLean's Thomas Hooker 400th Anniversary LectureMemorial Hall, 5 July 1986
P46rNewspapersNewspaper cutting describing 400th anniversary celebrationsMaldon and Burnham Standard, 24 July 1986
P46sDoc1986 US Postal Bulletin Describes stamp commemorating settling of Connecticut in 1636 by Thomas Hooker
P46uDocItinerary for American visit for 400th Hooker Anniversary, 4-8 July 1986
P46vNewspapersEssex Weekly News article "Thomas Hooker remembered"3 July 1986
P46xDoc1986 Historical Society leaflet on Hooker and Eliot
P46yDocCollection of Historical Society papers relating to 400th anniversary events
P46zDoc“Some Little Baddow Anniversaries in 1989” by P Herniman, Historical Society Newsletter August 1989Including Walter Mildmay (d1589), John Harvard (university named after him in 1639), John Eliot, Sir Henry Mildmay of Graces (d1639), Barringtons of Hatfield Broad Oak and Tofts (Toleration Act 1689), John Oakes, William Parry
P47aNewspapersEssex Chronicle, 23 October 1987
P47bDocEssex and Braintree Chronicle, 23 October 1987
P47cNewspapersMaldon & Burnham Standard, 22 October 1987
P47dDocDerby Mercury, 7 July 1897Copy of article "The Tornado in Essex"
P48aDocSeminar on convalescence facilities in Essex for discharged patients “After Hospital What Next?”, 28 June 1989
P48bDoc1990 Chelmsford Counselling Network Directory
P48cDocNotes on Good Neighbours Scheme Meeting, 1988
P48dDocLetter to Link Helpers of Good Neighbours Scheme, Oct 1988
P48eDocList of Social Services Contacts
P48fDocOffers of Help List
P48gDocElectoral List of Village, 1989
P48hDocList of Link Helpers 1989
P48jDocInvitation to Link Helpers to attend meeting, Jan 1990
P48kDocNote to villagers about scheme, 1989
P49FolderPast and Present
P50AFolderMemorial Hall Fire 1959
P50BFolderMemorial Hall Fire - New Hall
P50BaDocVillage Hall, Little Baddow - 1961 The Architect & Building News article
P50BeDocPlan of new Memorial Hall showing position of sign
P50aNewspapersEssex Weekly News article, "Little Baddow's Hall Destroyed in 5 am blaze", April 1959
P50cNewspapersEssex Newsman-Herald article "An Even Better Village Hall", November 1960Frank Ager, Rex Hovendon, Mrs E Hood, Canon J Berridge, Mrs Berridge, Mr Bernard Martin
P50dNewspapersEssex Chronicle article "Villagers bought a Hall", 18 November 1960
P50/3DocAdvertising leaflet for Memorial Hall as an event venue
P51aNewspapersNewspaper cutting of Miss Julia Sorrell inside shop on occasion of her retirementEssex Weekly News, 27 March 1970
P51bDocNotes on the Post OfficeFor the book "A Century of Village Life"
P51cDocHandwritten bill from Hilltop stores for goods supplied to Memorial Hall 1955-1956
P53BFolderStoneham PapersCoat of arms. Silhouette of Captain Thomas Stoneham. Copy of Chapman and Andre 1777 map showing Whitwells in occupation of Capt Stoneham. List of sundries delivered to Capt Stoneham. 1789 declaration of intent to marriage of Robert Thompson Stoneham and Elizabeth Steele. 2009 photos of Stoneham lock. Monumental brass of Lady Katherine Howard, 1535, Lambeth Church, Surrey. 1789 marriage license of Robert Thompson Stoneham and Elizabeth Steele. Stoneham family crest of arms. Photo of Whitwells. List of clothes in two chests and sundries delivered to Capt Stoneham 1743. 1780 list of farming stock and utensils belonging to Thompson Stoneham.
P53aDocWeekly News article 'Bringing a village history to life", 16 Aug 1979Sheila Rowley
P53aaNewspapersEsses Weekly article "Sir John presents Queen's medal to director", 30 June 1977Sir John Ruggles-Brise, Dr Eric Thompson
P53abNewspapersEssex Chronicle article on retirement of Mr Linton Newman, 1 June 1979
P53acNewspapersWeekly News article “Memories of a schoolteacher”, 23 Oct 1980Constance Turner, Nita Humphries, Joan (or Dorothy) Wright, Lily Westwood, Beryl Vanstone, Jean Ager, Phyllis Lightfoot, Ron Hart, Monty Peacock, tom look, George Brazier, George Kemp, Ken Winger
P53adDocNotes on council houses built in 1914Jim, Eliza, Harry, James, Edie and Minnie Bowles, Liz Willett
P53aeNewspapers1964 Braintree and Witham article “Hospital operating theatre open again”Dr and Mrs J Muir
P53afDoc1936-1941 electricity meter reading card for S B M Bremner, NewAlso 2 labels for fruit grown at New Lodge
P53agDocNotes on H M Paterson for “A Century of Village Life”
P53ahNewspapers1955 newspaper article on retirement of Ada Puddephat as cricket club tea lady
P53aiDocMaterial on Robert Washington Exhibitions 1998Notes on William and Robert Washington's time in Little Baddow; "R.J.Washington - Nine exhibition tributes to local artist and educator", The Danbury, Bicknacre and Little Baddow Journal Issue 115, October 1998
P53ajDocNotes on Samuel and Rebecca Shaen
P53akDocEssex Chronicle article “Parents rescue boy or five in ‘Red Sea’ ordeal”, 3 Apr 1998Rescue of Charles Andrews from Paper Mill Lock
P53alDocMemories of Joyce Thornton (nee Briscoe) whose father built HoppetsIncluding article entitled "A day to remember" about flower show at Woodhouse's, correspondence and a plan of the house c.1914
P53anNewspapersThe Independent article “A fell and burn mission to rescue cricket from its cleft stick”, 6 June 1991Ken Cutts inspector for willow disease
P53apDocLetter from Joyce Dunnatt (nee French) of Australia describing her life in Little Baddow in 1920s/30sJames and Clara Gibson, Rodney Gibson, Gertrude Gibson (Hen Farm), Misses Crook, Miss Wood, Fred Wood (Walter’s Cottage), Miss Langford
P53aqDocStoneham and Edalji families1999 letter from Roger Oldfield and replies
P53arDocNotes on William Blake of Bassetts by D Collingwood
P53asDocPhotocopies of photos of Bowles FamilyMrs Eliza Bowles, Mr and Mrs James Bowles, James and Edith and Harry Bowles
P53atDocBlanks’ Family History - notes from 1999 Parish of the English Martyrs, Danbury Parish MagazineLazarus Blanks, Sarah Rumsey and children
P53auNewspapersNewspaper report of wedding of Reginald Ernest Lightfoot and Marjorie Norah Medley
P53awNewspapersNewspaper report of wedding of Maude Smith and Fred Nunn
P53azjDoc'Nottingham Lace to Essex Willow" by John Bundock, 2006Benjamin and Walter Warsop
P53azkDoc“Holybread Farm”, notes from Jill GoodsonFor her book “Around Danbury and Little Baddow, Volume 2, 2006
P53azlDocCopies of c.1920 Humphries family photosNorah Humphries, Gertrude Humphries (nee Eady), Percival Robert Humphries, Edith Mae(Cis), Charles Frederick Symington, Helen Harriett (Daisy) Humphries , William Harvey, Frederick George Humphries, Helen Ramsey (nee Short), Juanita Daphne (Nita or Pete), Millicent Eady (Bob)
P53bDoc1973 Newsman Herald article “In Little Baddow…best of both worlds”Rev J Geyer and children, Percy and Edna May, Elsie Marshall, Harry Bowles, S Rowley
P53bcNewspapers1933 The Times article “Young Woman Shot in Wood – Verdict of Accidental Death”Account of death of Nancy Leigh Woodhouse - Arthur Lionel Woodhouse, Peter Woodhouse, Ethel Kennedy, Dr S Storr
P53bdNewspapersNewspaper article “Festival of Calm in Pocket of Peace”Re Little Baddow Hall Festival, 1971 - Joan Clifford-Smith, Jonathon Clifford
P53beDocBlanks family tree by Christine PotterShowing descendants of Lazarus and Sarah
P53bfDocNotes on family history of Lazarus Blanks from Tom Croucher, 2011Including "The Story of Lazarus Blanks” by Tom Croucher (Lazarus Blanks, Sarah Rumsey and their children Charles, William, Lazarus, Arthur, Sarah, John, Joseph, Mary, John, Thomas, Jane and Edward) and “The Story of Jane Blanks” by Tom Croucher (Jane Blanks, Charles Thomas Blanks, Charles Palmer, John Mackiah Collins, George Banks, Jonathan Beckett, George Herbert)
P53bgDocFamily tree for Paterson Family with notes and photographs
P53bhDocFamily history notes “The Paterson Family at Little Baddow” - Herbert May Paterson and his children
P53byNewspapersCopy of 1950 photo of Geoffrey Pyman and family when he received an MBE
P53cDocQuarter Session Reports 1556-1621
P53ciNewspapersNewsman Herald article, 20 Jan 1970Photo of Jack and Joan Constable outside Generals Arms
P53ciiDoc1970 Newsman Herald article "Out of Town in Little Baddow"Jack and Joan Constable
P53diNewspapers1990 newspaper article “One World Event”Rev Rowland Joiner, pictured at Moulsham Mill
P53diiNewspapersEssex Chronicle article “Valley of gravel”, 8 June 1990Gravel extraction in Chelmer valley
P53eNewspapersNewspaper article “Ross Rides High!” – Ross Parker
P53fNewspapersWedding of Jane Gilhesby and Gareth WatkinsNewspaper photo of wedding, 13 July 1990
P53gNewspapersPicture of Peter and Margaret Martin on a visit to European Parliament, 1990
P53hNewspapersNewspaper articles on retirement of Dr Ted Nottidge, 4 Jan 1990
P53iDocEssex Chronicle article “Sue’s Brave Fight”, 29 April 1989On Sue Corhell's award as a Health Achiever
P53jNewspapersEssex Chronicle article “G3 EDM’s life saving call”, 9 Feb 1990Geoff Mills
P53kNewspapersEssex Chronicle article “From Bali to Baddow by Bike!”, 18 Nov 1988John Stewart
P53lNewspapersEssex Chronicle article “Patricia: architect of her own success”, 30 June 1989Patricia Stewart
P53mNewspapers1989 wedding of Lisa Balaam and Chris BurtPhoto of wedding
P53nDocWedding of Shaun Walsh and Hilary BaxterPhoto of wedding
P53pNewspapersEssex Weekly News article "Composer's biography", 13 Feb 1992Appeal for information about Dr Armstrong Gibbs
P53qNewspapersEssex Chronicle article "Goodbye and thank you to our correspondent", 5 Oct 1990Retirement of Eva Digby as village correspondent
P53rDoc1991 East Anglian Daily Times article "Pair launch into career of floating holidays", 23 March 1991Hugh and Caroline Turner
P53sDocEssex Chronicle article 'Energy Bottled', 3 Nov 1989Article and photo of presentation of award to Brian Bourn
P53tNewspapersEssex Chronicle article “World Cup Cash for CHARMS!”, 3 Aug 1990Generals Arms
P53uNewspapersEssex Countryside letter on Blake’s family of Bassets, Aug 1976From Roy Warsop
P53vNewspapersEssex Chronicle article “Marconi’s story – by his old friend", 25 April 1969Eric and Lucy Payne
P53wNewspapers1950 newspaper articleOn retirement of Miss Emily M Everett as Parish clerk,
P53xNewspapers1975 newspaper cuttings – Alan BaconAppointment of Alan Bacon as managing director of Cramphorn Ltd
P53yNewspapersEssex Weekly article, 6 June 1980Photo of Geoffrey Pyman on award of MBE
P53zNewspapersEssex Weekly article on Murray MacLaren, 22 Feb 1979
P54Folder100th Birthday and other anniversaries
P55AaDocWing Commander Wilf Sizer 1921-2006Obituary, Daily Telegraph 4 Jan 2007
P55AcDocWilliam Ward P Johnson 1790-1880Obituary, The Times
P55AfDocWilliam CalcraftObituary, Essex Standard 27 December 1879
P55aDocWilliam Albert Sargeant 1889-1990Obituary
P55asDocGladys Muriel Richardson 1900-2000Notes, Order of Service
P55atDocRobert Page Speakman 1894-1940Newspaper report of death and funeral
P55auDocGeorge Praed Collins 1871-1934Newspaper report of death
P55awDocAlbert Edward Speakman 1863-1939Newspaper report of death and funeral
P55axDocAdolphus Pledger 1857-1937Newspaper report of death and funeral
P55ayDocFrederick Lindsell 1859-1949Newspaper report of death and funeral
P55azDocLucy Margaret Boldero 1867-1940Death, funeral and details of will
P55azd1DocCharles Yell Obituary
P55azd2DocRobert Charles Shortt 1914-1936Account of drowning, Essex Chronicle 7 Feb 1936
P55aziDocBetty Opie died 1995Obituary
P55azlDocRememberings by Joan BarkerNotes on Chris Muir, Marian Gregory, Helen Black, Jo Laver
P55aznNewspapersObituary of Rev Deryck Collingwood, Methodist Recorder 22 July 2004
P55azoDocPauline Woodhouse died 1993Address from Thanksgiving Service
P55bDocEvelyn Neeley 1891-1981Obituary
P55cDocMr St.John Brice died 1959Obituary
P55dDocRay Bernard Warsop 1903-1990Notes
P55fDocMr Tom Barker 1907-1988Obituary, Order of Service
P55gDocLord Rayleigh 5th died 1908Notes
P55hDocJohn William Strutt 3rd Baron Rayleigh 1842-1920Obituary
P55iDocMr John Soloman died 1959Obituary
P55jDocMrs Barbara Opie died 1985Obituary
P55lDocDr Armstrong Gibbs died 1960Obituary
P55mDocKenneth M Baskerville Cross 1890-1968Obituary
P55rDocHelen Black 1896-1981Notes
P55tDocPeter Leigh Woodhouse 1906-1987Notes by Peter Lush, Order of Service
P55uDocHarry Stebbing 1913-1984Obituary
P55vDocNotes on People who died 1958/59J Solomon, Mrs A E Ager, Mrs M E King, Mrs L Marvin, Percy Peacock Mrs F L I Woodhouse
P55wDocMary Martin 1915-Oct 21st 1997Notes by Peter Andrews
P55xNewspapersRJ Washington Obituary, The Times, 13 December 1997
P56FolderConservation Society1970-1987 paperwork of Little Baddow Conservation Society minutes, newsletters etc.
P56AFolderAldermanburgh Site Redevelopment1977 redevelopment plans
P57aNewspapersDaily Telegraph article "Gangster pair jailed over beheaded body in wood", 4 Nov 1989Beheaded body of Bernard Burns found buried in wood in Little Baddow
P57azmDocJulia Gertrude Sorrell 1889-1978Obituary
P57bNewspapersParagraph from Weekly News January 3rd 1991 re jewellery stolen from Tofts
P57nDocsPapers on William Calcraft.William Calcraft "His Honour the Finisher of the Law" by Mary Klaber, LBHS Mar 1999. "Great-great-grandfather's other job" by Richard A Jeffery, Family Tree Magazine Sept 1995. "Hangman's great grandson catches up on the family", Chelmsford Weekly News 20 Jun 2002. Birth and Baptism records of Calcraft family (ERO). "The executioner who never quite got the hang of his job", Chelmsford Weekly News 25 Apr 2002. Notes from dictionary of National Biography. "William Calcraft - The Hangman of Little Baddow" by Jane Rigler
P57rNewspapers"Tracing your roots", Essex Chronicle 3 May 2002Article about Fred Feather, ex-curator of Police Museum, Springfield
P57sNewspapers"Escaped 'spy' prisoner may be Baddow bouncer", Essex Chronicle, 15 Jan 1999Mark Rothermel
P57tDocNotes on shooting of Herbert Edward NichollsHerbert Nichols, a Little Baddow resident, was shot in Pitsea in Sept 1940 by Thomas Harris a member of the Home Guard
P57uNewspapers"Beauty spot gay sex fury", Essex Chronicle 11 Oct 2002Waterhall Meadows
P57vDoc"Mostly Murder" by Fred Feather, Family Tree Magazine, Jan 2001Mentions William Calcraft
P59AabDoc‘Going Back to Little Baddow’ by Mrs Phoebe Peacock (nee Everett) re her memories of life in Little BaddowWith covering letter by Mel Thompson
P59AacDocNotes by Leonie Golding about life in Little BaddowIncluding Stracey's bus
P59AadDocLetter regarding the history of John and Olive Gibson from Simon Johnson, no datePhoto of prize cup for poultry
P59AaeDocList of villagers 1905/6 and where they lived
P59AafDoc"The Little Baddow Poultry Farm 1925-1965" by John Gibson
P59AagNewspapers"Lady Shrewsbury's £24,000 House", The Times, 28 February 1963Old Riffhams
P59AahDocLittle Baddow Newsletter dated March 2011Tofts, Cricket Bats, Heather Hills, History Centre
P59AaiDocNotes on the history of Alfred Boyd Memorial Sanatorium Bowling Alley House – no author no date
P59AajDocCigarette card of 2nd Lieut. Geoff H Wooley VC, The Great War Series II - No 37.
P59AalDocDescription from Patricia Stewart dated 10th Sept 2005 of Fern Cottage and Bowling Alley House
P59AbDocOrigins of Little Baddow place namesBaddow, Aldermanburg, Colam Lane, Riffhams, Patentees, Cloggers, Cock Farm, Hen Cottage, Wickhay Cottage, Holybread, Old Riffhams, Graces, Tofts, Bassetts, Blakes Wood, Town House Field, Aspfield Cottage, Phillows
P59AcDocList of vicars, rectors and patrons of St Mary’s from 1300’s until 1966
P59AdDocTour of Village 1979 by R Warsop
P59AeDocFamily Tree of Horth Family (teachers at National School)
P59AfDocDetails of Little Baddow Notables – no author or dateLeonard Woolley, Anthony Arkell, N.E.Davies, Sir Eric Eastwood, Henry Mildmay, Israel Langwill, Leaky, Woodhouses, J.D.Morell
P59AhDocNotes on wills relating to Little BaddowLawrence Broome of Little Baddow, Nicholas Warren of Little Baddow, Sir John Smith or Smythe, John Brette of Broomfield, Richard Blake of Little Baddow, Thomas Blake of Little Baddow and list of miscellaneous name and burials at the back.
P59AjDocNotes on Little Baddow Commons of Middlemead
P59AkDocBrief notes on the Post Office
P59AlDocNotes from T.R.E.Lewin on Little Baddow Hall Manor, Lords and Tenants, Riffhams, Middlemead, Graces
P59AmDocNotes on ‘The Post Office before 1914’ by Roy Warsop. Also notes on the Scout movement and J Berridge.
P59ApDocVarious notes from Pat Herniman on the village life c.1910
P59AqDocVarious notes extracted from different volumes of Archdeaconal Records regarding Little Baddow together with a letter to Rev Berridge from W Pisney of the Vicarage at Margaretting, 1926
P59ArDocList of people and where they lived in1905 by Cyril Warsop
P59AsDocDates of buildings or first mention of some older houses in village by Roy Warsop
P59AtDocNotes on people and houses dated 1976/1977 by Roy Warsop
P59AuDocsExtract from "Letters from the East Country", 1889Report of visit in 1888 by the Inspector for the Royal Hospital for Incurables to Little Baddow to meet one of its pensioners, Mrs Phillips. Also met Miss Morell, granddaughter of Rev S Morell. Sketches by Arthur Collins and Godfrey Hall of visit and chapel. Excerpt from electoral list for 1889 showing Sarah Phillips in a cottage at Cuckoos.
P59AwDocHistory of the Boy Scout Movement in Little Baddow from 1917 until 1928, no author
P59AxDocNotes by Olive Berridge on Little Baddow HistoryTofts, Strutts, Woodhouses, LB Mill, Papermill, W Calcraft, St Mary's Church, Graces, Old Riffhams, Gibbs, URC, Cottage in the Bush
P59AyDocShort note on Albert Everett by Mr H L Stracey
P59AzDocNotes on 2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey H Woolley, VCIncluding photo as a teacher at Harrow School, 1927-1939 and excerpts from "Sometimes a Soldier"
P59B1aDocPeople Entitled to Vote in the South East 1832 Election in Little Baddow
P59B1bDocPeople Entitled to Vote in the Danbury Polling District in Little Baddow in 1889
P59B1cDocPeople Entitled to Vote in the Danbury Polling District in Little Baddow in 1900
P59B1dDocParish of Little Baddow Occupation Electors (other than Lodgers) 1914
P59B2aDocRegister of Electors 1991 for Little Baddow
P59B2bDocRegister of Electors 1992 for Little Baddow
P59B2cDocRegister of Electors 1993, Draft 1994 for Little Baddow
P59B2dDocRegister of Electors 1991 for Little Baddow
P59B2eDocRegister of Electors 1977 for Little Baddow
P59CcDocAnalysis of kinship links in Little Baddow, 1989Details of families and location
P59CfDocDetails of Land Tax Assessment 1830
P59CgDocWitchcraft and trials in Little Baddow, 1560-1680Thesis by ADJ Macfarlane. Extract from Sheila Rowley History of Little Baddow, Part II, Page 44. Abstracts of indictments 1569-1570.
P59ChDocCopies of page from Overseers of the Poor account book 1751
P59CiDocRent Rolls of Little Baddow Hall Manor 1677 and Tofts Manor 1688
P59CkDocTranscript from Parliamentary Gazetteer for Lt Baddow 1843-44
P59ClDocNotes on inhabitants of ToftsCalendar State papers Domestic 1595-97 (Sir John Smythe)
P59CmDocNotes on Middlemead in Henry VIII time
P59CnDocNotes from early Parish Magazines 1921-1926
P59CoDocCopy of Civil War Proclamation
P59CqDocUndated list of owner / occupiers of village
P59CrDocPre-publication notes for Sheila Rowley book
P59DaDocIndependent Chapel, notes from public recordsIncluding Indenture details of 1707, License for building 1708, Stephen Morell notes on chapel, extract from 1851 ecclesiastical census,
P59DaviDoc"Monumental Inscriptions at Little Baddow United Reformed Church, Essex" by Survey of United Reform Chapel Inscriptions 1995, The Essex Society for Family History, 1995Notes on church, index of persons, index of places, index of occupations, map of Churchyard and church interior, monumental inscriptions
P59DbDocDetails of Charities from EROIncluding the Pledger Foundation ERO D/P 35/25/22, Butler’s Charity, Unknown Donor, British School, School Managers Minute Book 1903-1948 ERO D/P 35/28/3
P59DbviiDoc"Mistress Edmund Butler of Little Baddow Hall"About schools in village probably by Deryck Collingwood
P59DcDocArchdeaconry Records from Browne’s transcripts 1589-1584
P59DdDocNotes on Watts 1650-1671, ERO D/DRa T36
P59DeDocNotes on Middlemead and Little Baddow Hall ERO D/DRa T21
P59DfDocNotes on Tofts copyholders 1620-1649, ERO D/DRa 670
P59DgDocNotes on Bassetts Court Rolls 1558-1563 from PRO
P59DhDocNotes on Tofts Manor Court Rolls from PRO
P59DiDocNotes on Tofts Court Rolls, ERO D/Dra T21, D/DRa 764-772
P59DjiDocNotes on Little Baddow Hall Rent Rolls 1677 and 1688, ERO D/DRa 764-772
P59DjiiDocNotes on Little Baddow Court Rolls 18th century onwards from PRO
P59DkDocNotes on Little Baddow Hall Court Rolls 14th - 17th century from PRO
P59DlDocNotes on Little Baddow Hall Court Rolls 1650-1702 from PRO
P59DmDocNotes on Little Baddow Court Rolls 1647 and 1712 ERO D/DRa T21
P59DnDocNotes on Graces 1691-1637, ERO D/DPL 8,7 etc
P59DoDocNotes on Ballsomes 1628-1671, ERO D/DRa T21
P59DpDocNotes on Gibbs and Middlemead 1699-1852, ERO D/DRa T45
P59DqDocNotes on Wickhay Cottage 1656-1809, ERO D/DRa T40
P59DrDocNotes on Cloggers 1550-1776, ERO D/Du 239/1 - 239/21
P59DsDocNotes on Pledger Lands, formerly Sawards, 1596-1826, ERO D/DDw T205
P59DtDocNotes on Gattons, ERO D/DRa T21
P59DuDocNotes on Handanburys alias Barbers 1735-1824, ERO D/DRa T35
P59DvDocNotes on Tofts Manor Rental 1819, ERO D/DRa 523
P59DwDocNotes on Court Rolls of Graces and Riffhams, various ERO sources
P59E1aDocExtract re LB in the History of Essex 1848 and 1863 by William White
P59E1bDocExtracts for Little Baddow from various directoriesKelly’s 1886, Pigot & Co. 1832, Kelly's 1845, Summary of Kelly's 1841-1937, Summary of Kelly's 1886-1933
P59E1cDocList of names regarding the Hearth Tax of 1672
P59E1dDocNotes from the Parish Registers 1628-1788
P59E1eDocDetails of the New Poor Law re Board of Guardians first meeting on 15th August 1835
P59E1fDocTyped notes on Little Baddow namesPossibly by Roy Warsop
P59E1gDocDetails of Wills from 1505-1811, ERO D/ABR 27
P59E1iDocExtracts from Church Wardens Account 1742 – 1813, ERo DP 35/7/3
P59E1niNewspapers"Stickers" The Farmers Week, May 12 1944Article about older men who have returned to work on the land, mentions Shadrach Unwin, Ted Bickmore, Bill Bickmore, Arthur Smith
P59E1niiNewspapersShort article including photo of Shadrack Unwin, The Daily Sketch 5 July 1944
P59E1niiiDocNotes on Shadrack UnwinIncluding letter about Frederick George Barker, PoW.
P59E1qDocDomesday Book extracts about Little Baddow taken from The National Archives, 2006
P59EbiDoc"Groceries and Draperies" by Peter Came, Danbury ContactArticle about Upson’s shop in Danbury regarding ownership by the Hollingsworth family
P59FcDocPauper Examinations 1772-1809, ERO D/P 35/13/1,4
P59FdDocSettlement Examinations 1814-1842, ERO P/CPa 1-
P59FeDocDetails of Militia January 1826, ERO L/DCr 10Returns of males with ages, occupations and liability to serve
P59FfDocDetails of Vagrants 1766-1812, ERO Q/RSv 1/1
P59FgNewspapersAdvert from Chelmsford Chronicle 3 April 1795 about absconding of James Sweeting
P59FhDocBastardy in Little Baddow, ERO D/P 35/13/1,4Orders for child maintenance Mary Beadle (1702), Sarah Harvey (1814), Mary Skingley (1816), Elizabeth Nunn (1820), Mary Boosey (1789), Sarah Freeman (1795), Elizabeth Foster (1818).
, Jane Blanks (1818), Sarah Bevis (1782). Bastardy agreement for child of Mary Wilks (1807)
P59FiDocAlmshouses and gift of Unknown DonorMemo to Poor Law Commission from Committee 1846, Minutes of meetings 1849, 1887
P59FjDocAbstracts of Parish Council meetings 1894, 1895, 1896, 1898, 1922, 1925
P59FkDocEnclosure by consent Little Baddow 1810, ERO Transcript No. 450
P59FlDocApprenticeship Records 1625-1817, ERO 35/13/1,2,4
P59FmDocVestry Minutes Extracts 1759-1806
P59FnDocProcedure for holding a manor court 1718, ERO Transcript No. 444
P59FpDocNotes on the manors of Little Baddow from Holman's manuscript of the 18th century
P59FqDocNotes on the origin of Little Baddow names from Reaney's Place Names
P59FrDocExtracts from Archdeacon's Records 1826
P59FsDocExtracts from William White History Gazetteer and Directory of Essex of 1863 for Little Baddow and Boreham
P59FtDocExtracts from thesis at Essex Record Office by Elizabeth G Farrell 1969 on Essex Rural Settlements
P59FuDocExtracts from Court Papers 1696-1806, ERO D/DRa 630-634
P59FvDoc"Boundary of Little Baddow May 8th 1777" from Essex Review Vol XL
P59FwDocExtracts from Court Papers referring to Little Baddow 1720 -1835.
P59GaDocNotes on History of Congregational Church from book by E Eldred Marks
P59GaaDocMiscellaneous Notes on VillageDomesday, Miles, Lindsell, Ferguson, Peacocks, Scarfe, Rugg, Mecklenburg, Wright, Nicholson, Arnold, Rait, Pyne, Marks, Scotchman, Over 60s Club, Woolleys, Rectory, vicarage, Terrier
P59GabDocReports concerning Ann Campion and the murder of the infant Edward Campion by Ken Harrison
P59GacDocNotes on the Clench family of Little Baddow
P59GadDocReminiscences of Mr Bowles and Mr Mead at Over 60’s Club, 1973
P59GaeDocLetter from Beryl Wilson nee Martin about growing up in Little Baddow in 1940s/50s
P59GbDocNotes on the house The Brambles by Mr Ager in 1988Boreham, Marriage family and Mott families
P59GcDocNotes on overflowing brook 1851 and letterbox in General's Chase
P59GdDocLetter dated 1916 to Rev Berridge from Mr Young at Herongate describing the village chestAlso various newspaper cuttings 1727 to 1850s
P59GeDocNotes on Ecclesiastical History of Essex by Harold Smith
P59GfDocNotes from Essex at Work 1700-1815 a book by A F J Brown
P59GgDocDescription of how women worked the land in 1915 at Little Baddow Hall
P59GhDocGoing Northwards essay by R WarsopNotes on houses in lower North Hill
P59GiDocNotes from History of Essex by Muilman 1771
P59GjDocLetter from Patricia Ryan dated 4 April 1974 about Tanners and Tanning in Woodham Walter
P59GkDocListing of Berridge documents in the ERO T/P 85/1-16
P59GlDocNotes on Warren Cottage and the Cranfields and Bowles families
P59GmDocNotes from Ministry of Housing and Local Government on Listed Buildings
P59GnDocNotes on Little Baddow Houses by Warsops
P59GoDocNotes from DNB on Smythe and Strutt families of Tofts
P59GpDocNotes on Gunbies from Mr H Humphries
P59GqDocNotes LB population etc from 1671-1870 author unknown
P59GrDocNotes on the Sturgeon Family 1740s unknown author
P59GsDocNotes on Millers, Firtree Cottage, water supply, Apsfield by Mr Stracey, 1971
P59GtDocNotes on Strutt family from Ninety Years of Family Farming by Sir William Gavin 1967
P59GuDocNotes on Tofts by R Warsop
P59GvDocNotes on Bramstons family
P59GwDocNotes on Mowden Hall
P59GxDocNotes on the Pledger family
P59GyDocNotes on Terling
P59GzDocTranscription of a few entries from the Parish Register Burial and Baptisms by R WarsopHorth, Phillips, Lindsell, Peacock, Porter, Lewin
P59HaDocNotes on Little Baddow Hall Manor Court 1811-1819Details of tenants and occupies
P59HbDocNotes on Little Baddow Hall Manor Court, 1573, 1584 and 1591John Sammes, John Smythe
P59HcDocNotes on Hellens Lands and Pearces CroftJohn and Mary Smythe, Thomas Vessey
P59HdDocNotes on Holybreads, c.1450Thomas Glover, Thomas Tenderyng, John Fanner
P59HeDocNotes on The Cock, 1550John Hawes, Peter Foster, John Pake
P59HfiDocNotes on Bowling Alley House, 1593Sir John Smythe, Thomas Heath
P59HfiiDocNotes on Bowling Alley House, 1770-1810Benjamin and Laetitia Dawson, Richard Orton, Benjamin Campin, Jeremiah Pledger, John Turner, Taversum Nunn, Henry Buttle
P59HfiiiDocNotes on Pledger Lands, 1810-1819Jeremiah Pledger, Joseph Pledger, John Adee, J S White,
P59HfivDocNotes on Langores or Jopps, 1738-1761John and Elizabeth Pettit, Samuel Brown, John Nicholson
P59HfvDocNotes on Great Gunbies or Millers, 1746-1776Samuel Orton, Ann Perry, Thomas Wiltshire, Ann Nightingale, Susanna Orton, Hannah Foster, Elias Pledger, Thomas Aylmer
P59HfviDocNotes on Jopps, Millers and Pilborrows, 1799-1907Lydia Pledger, Anne Barnard, Richard Sea, Robert Elliott, John Barley, Pledger
P59HfviiDocMap of Bowling Alley House and surrounding area (The County London Electric Supply Co, Ltd, 1937)
P59HgDocNotes on various propertiesTofts Manorial Court (1803-1816), Wickhay Cottage (1807-1842), Lees Wickhay Green (1709-1817), Wickhay Green 1723
P59HhDocNotes on Glovers 1720
P59HiDocSales particulars of various properties1921 Little Baddow Mill. 1925 Cockleys Cottage, Belle Vue, Longmead, Flett Cottage. 1953 Monks Garden. 1920 Heards, Livermore, Cloggers. 1917 House and Cottage opposite Pilgrims. 1912 Cuckoos. 1931 Phillows, Whitewells Cottages, Apsfield Cottages, Hammonds Cottages, 1918, Cottage in the Bush, Cherry Tree Cottage, Mill Cottage.
P59HjDocParsonage, Glebe and Tithes, 1765Manors of Bicknacre
P59HkDocTitle DeedsGreat and Little Birch Field Birch Wood, 1810. Meadow, Huskard Mead, 1825
P59HlDocLittle Baddow MillViscount Barrington, William Johnson, 1777
P59HmDocPylshrines alias PygleesThomas Radley, John Owghan
P59HnDocPowleas/Powletts - Titles 1773-1900
P59HoDocContents of Tofts 1824Fields, measurements
P59HpDocTenements on manor waste land 26 Nov 1656Gobert Barrington, Sir John Smythe
P59HqiDocNotes on Puddephat and Dame Alice Owen School
P59HqiiDocVarious spellings of HuskardsHurscardesmell 1272, Huskaidesmell 1404, Huskendes Medowe 1523
P59HqiiiDocExtracts from Survey of Mugthon or Mugden Hall 1589 (Mowden Hall)ERO D/DBd M6/1,2
P59HqivDocNotes on Waste, 1802-1823Ann and Taversham Nunn, Henry Buttle, William Lawrence, John Pullen, Samuel Saward, W G Strutt
P59HqvDocList of tenants' names, acreages and rents c.1780Thomas Taylor, Elias Pledger, Richard Sorrell, Sarah Pledger, William Gladwin, John Mays, James Jordan, Thomas Hodges, Rev Evan Jones, Thomas Saward, Andrew Bowles, William Bentley
P59HrArtworkEdwin Shuring’s Drawings of house details on LB housesPilgrims Pargetting, Waterhall, LB Hall, Cuckoos West Gable, St Andrews School Bell, Tofts Staircase, Old Riffhams
P59HsDocExtract from Essex Journal, 1968 on Badewe
P59HtDocExtract from The Rivers Chelmer and Blackwater by Stan Jarvis, 1990
P59HuDocNotes from "Images of Essex, Photographs of Alfred Wire 1875-1913" by D Maunder 1995Vestry House, Old Rodney, National School, LB Church
P59HwDocExtract from "The Strutt Family of Terling, 1650-1813" by Charles R Strutt, 1939
P59HxDocAnalysis of Title for Powletts (Poleighs) 1773-1858Richard Sorrell, Susannah Sorrell, Mary Ann Gurnwood (nee Hart)
P59HyDoc"Little Baddow - the story of a rural village", Family History Society Newsletter, March 2004
P59aDocMemories of Little Baddow by mother of John and Olive GibsonGibson's Poultry Farm, Air raids in Essex, Roads in the Village, Coronation 1953
P59akPhotoOld Riffhams and Woolley family
P59bDocItems of interest from Parish Magazine 1930-31Print of sea battle (Saintes) lost in Memorial Hall fire, Bronze age urns, retirement of Miss Sorrell as post-mistress, Miss Turner and school, Miss Thrift and school, great gale, retirement of Miss Hammond from teaching, Little Baddow artists
P59cDocNotes on Saward family by Roy Warsop
P59dDocShort note on teaching in village school
P59gDocMemories of Little Baddow before and after WWII by Gemma Cockrell (then of Mill Mead), 2004Charles Gosling, Mrs Gheury, Mr Rolph
P59hDocHistory of Little Baddow Sports Club (Cricket and Tennis)Notes on the sportsground and cricket by B Warsop, notes on the tennis club 1920-1934.
P59iJournalTufts Kinsmen, Vol XI, No 2, Summer 1885Visit of American descendants of Tofts
P59jDocLetter on Windmill field (north of Hollybred Lane) from Patricia Stewart to Olive and John GibsonIncludes photocopy of abstract of Title Deed to field, 1885
P59kDocHistory of Little Baddow by Olive Gibson
P59lDoc"Little Baddow 'Did you know ...?'", Historical Society, Spring 1986Taken from Kelly's directory of Essex
P59mNewspapers"To get the best don't dash up to Danbury and then down the hill", Essex Chronicle, 13 May 1977Article about Little Baddow by S Jarvis
P59rDocNotes on the Village Policemen in the early 20th century
P59sDocNotes from "A Ghosthunter's Guide to Essex" by Jessie PayneRiffhams ghost, Alice Mildmay,
P59tDocBrief notes on Captain Wenger Peacock by Roy Warsop
P60EaiDocNewspaper cuttings for Little Baddow “Essex through the Ages” pageant 1951East Anglian Daily Times, Essex Newsman-Herald, Essex Weekly News, Essex Chronicle (photo of Alex Merritt playing Henry VIII)
P60EaiiDocProgramme for Festival of Britain "Essex through the Ages" Pageant, June 1951
P60EaiiiDocPosters for Little Baddow “Essex through the Ages” pageant 1951
P60EbDocFestival of Britain receipts
P60EcDocFestival of Britain planning, letters etc.
P60EdDocProgramme for Little Baddow Festival of Britain Celebrations – draft and final versions
P60EeNewspapers1951 newspaper advertisement for Festival of Britain Dance at Longwood
P60GFolderLongwood Country Market 10 July 1954 In aid of Church Tower Fund - programmes, accounts, correspondence.
P60KbDocLarge posters
P60KcDocSmall posters
P60KdDocArticle on Longwood County Market, Essex Weekly News 4 July 1978Including photo of “Friar Tuck” signing autographs
P60KeDocPlanning material
P60KfDocAccounts
P60KgDocNewspaper cuttings
P60LaDoc1953 Little Baddow Coronation Celebrations – programme of eventsOld People's Dinner 1 June, Children's Tea 6 June
P60LbiDocPlanning papers from Ministry of Local Government and Housing and Ministry of FoodExtra rations for event, TV screen in Memorial Hall, Sale for Coronation Fund
P60LbiiDocLittle Baddow Parish Council Fund Sale Poster, 2 May 1953For Coronation Fund
P60LcDocAccounts
P60LdDocSouvenir Programme
P60LeDocListings of entertainments and commemorative material on offer to council for celebrations
P60LgNewspapersTimes newspaper for 2 June 1953 with news on ascent of Everest
P60MaDocChelmsford Centenary Celebrations 1988 Launch Material
P60MbDoc“100 Not Out” a Centenary of Service” Essex County Council 1889-1989
P60McDocChelmsford Borough Council Leisure Diary 1986
P60MdDocRodney Round-Up Receipts/Payments 1962
P60MeDocRodney Round-Up Receipts/Payments 1965
P60aDocPoster and Programme for 17th Century Faire held at Cuckoos Farm in 1990
P60aaDocOpen Gardens 2004 Programme
P60bNewspapersAdvert for 17th Century Faire held at Cuckoos Farm in 1990
P60cDocNewspaper Cutting for 17th Century Faire held at Cuckoos Farm in 1990Essex Chronicle 15 June 1990
P60dDoc1975 Parish Church Fair Newspaper Cutting
P60eDocTickets for Council for Protection of Rural Essex and Lt Baddow Conservation Society Garden Party at Walters Cottage, 1970s
P60fDoc1954 Little Baddow Fete Programme and AccountsOn the Playing Field
P60hDoc1957 Sportsfield Fete Programme, Accounts Invoices etc.
P60iNewspapers1977 Shakespeare Fair newspaper cuttingWith photo
P60jDoc1970 and 1986 Little Baddow Festival of Flowers and the Arts – newspaper cutting, programme, posterSt Mary's Church (flower arrangements), art exhibition (Johnson's Barn), refreshments (Little Baddow Hall)
P60kDoc1974 Leaflet for Finn exhibition of sculpture, drawings, paintings, games boards, dolls at Goodday Cottage
P60lDocOpen Gardens 2000 Programme
P60mDocOpen Gardens 2001 and 2002 Programmes
P60nDoc1975 advertisement for “Common Market” (Parish Church Sale)
P60oDocOpen Gardens 2003 Programme
P60pDocPosters for Coronation of George VI and Silver Jubilee of George V
P60qiDocProgramme for Pageant of the History of Little Baddow held at Tofts in 1922Mrs Gregory Nicholson, Rev J B Plumtre, Mrs Puddephatt, Basil Marriage, Trv Canon F W Galpin, Rev J Berridge, D Berridge, Chancellor, F Durham, Nicholas Paterson, Thomas, R Warsop,...
P60qiiNewspapers"Down the Ages" Essex Chronicle 7 July 1922Review of pageant
P60uDoc1982 Harvest Supper plans
P60vDoc1967 Danbury Autumn Fayre Programme
P60wDoc1985 Programme for Chelmsford Rally of Boats, Kings Head Meadow
P60xDocPoster for lecture “The Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation and its History” by Peter Crane1989 Danbury Village Hall
P60yDocPoster for film show by Conservation Society and History Society at Memorial Hall“Essex Cricket Bats” and “Essex Railways”
P60zDocEssex Strings Concert, undatedFreda Mary Seales, Grace Powell, Gladys Martin, Mr Woodhouse, Jean Paterson, Canon Berridge, Albert Prior, Roy Warsop, Christobel Martin, Kathy Paterson, Kenneth Paterson, Basil Marriage, Harry Shortt, Hugh Brooke, Mamie Puddephatt
P61aDocList of pre-school age children and parents invited to 1966 Christmas Party (names and addresses)
P61bDocSpring and Summer Programme 1967
P61dNewspapers1978 Newspaper cutting of 50th anniversary service of thanksgiving
P61eDocMothers' Union expenses Feb-Sept 1955
P61fDocAutumn Programme 1966
P63ADocLittle Baddow and Woodham Walter Nursing Association
P63aDoc1998 and 2000 Danbury and Little Baddow Horticultural Society membership cards
P63bDoc1998 Danbury and Little Baddow Horticultural Society Spring Show Programme
P63cDoc1998/1999 Danbury and Little Baddow Horticultural Society Newsletter
P63dDocW.E.A Day School Gardening Question Time ProgrammeLittle Baddow Hall, unknown date
P63eDocReport of 1904 Show, Danbury Ruridecanal Parish MagazineJ Wood, J W Pledger, J Everett, J J Speakman, G Ager, G Collins, A E Everett, W Wood, W Spokes, C Courtman, H Pryor, G Burr, H Medforth, C Parmenter, W Mulley, J Bowles, C Dowsett
P63fDoc1954 final correspondence of Little Baddow and Woodham Walter District Nursing Association
P64FolderNewspaper Reports of Parish Council Meetings1979 Essex Chronicle article reporting meeting of 7th February.
P65aDoc“Police March for 150th Anniversary”, Essex Chronicle 6 April 1990
P65bDoc“The Police in Little Baddow”, transcript of a tape by Roy WarsopPCs Hagger, Hammond, French
P65dDocInstructions to constables from 1802-1815Extracts from ERO D/P 35/10
P65fDoc"William Calcraft - His Honour the Finisher of the Law”, Mary Klaber, Historical Society 1999
P65gDoc“The Coggeshall Gang”, Martyn Lockwood, Essex Police History Notebook No 29
P65hDoc“Officers Behaving Badly”, Essex Police History Notebook No 30Charles Calcraft
P65iDocEssex Police Museum leaflet
P65jDocExtract from ERO File J/P1/1-30, Little Baddow and Danbury Police
P65kDoc“Too Many Cooks”, Fred Feather, Police History Notebook No 33
P65lDocInstructions to constables from 1802-1815Photocopies from ERO D/P 35/10
P65mDocExcerpt from “Hangmen of England – The History of Execution from Jack Ketch to Albert Pierrepoint”, Brian BaileyBrian Bailey, William Calcraft
P65nDocLetter from Essex Police Museum regarding information they hold on Charles Calcraft, 6 Nov 2008
P66A1NewspapersDaily Telegraph of 7th August 1945 (First Atom Bomb)
P66A2NewspapersDaily Telegraph of 25th January 1965 (Death of Churchill)
P66B1NewspapersDaily Telegraph of 14th August 1961 (Berlin Border Sealed)
P66B2NewspapersDaily Telegraph of 21st July 1969 (Landing on the Moon)
P66C1NewspapersDaily Telegraph of 11th December 1936 (Abdication of Edward VIII)
P66D1NewspapersEssex Chronicle of 5th August 1988 (Visit of Queen to Chelmsford)
P66F1NewspapersEssex Chronicle of 9h June1978 (Chelmsford Central Bypass)
P66F2NewspapersChelmsford Weekly News of 8th June 1978 (Chelmsford Central Bypass)
P66G1NewspapersCopy of article “Soldier Drowned at Little Baddow”George Barrett Peacock, Percy Walter Dyer, William King, Louis Peacock
P66aNewspapers1989 East Anglian Daily Times article “Mayflower settlers brought back to life”
P66bNewspapersCopy of the Chelmsford Chronicle of August 10 1764
P66cJournalEssex Archaeology No 4, Sept 1987Caesoromagus - Roman Chelmsford
P66dJournalEssex Archaeology No 11, 1994WW2 Pillboxes
P66eDocUndated letter from Alan C Gifford “Mark Stones of Essex”
P66fDocLocal sources information c.1988
P66gDocBeeleigh Premonstratensian Abbey, Maldon Archaeological Group Report, 1985
P66hDocEastern Countries Railway Timetable, 1845
P66iDoc“A Year’s Farming at Great Bentley, 1631-2”, ERO Transcript No 448
P66jArtworkReproductions of Old Engravings (Corn Market, Colchester and St John’s Abbey, Colchester), Essex Countryside, 1973
P66kDoc“The Story of James Morrill”, Bowen Historical SocietyJames Morrill (1824-1865) was born in Maldon and emigrated to Australia.
P66lNewspapers“Is Caesaromagus? The Case for Heybridge”, Essex Chronicle 14 Oct 1994Discusses whether Heybridge was the site of Caesaromagus
P66mNewspapers“Farming will never be the same again”, Essex Chronicle 15 Feb 2002Foot and mouth outbreak
P66nBooklet“A Heritage Protection Policy for Essex”, Essex County Council, 1992 Booklet
P66pDocLeez Priory Leaflet
P66qDocEssex Heritage News, 1993-1995
P66rDocThe Victoria County History of Essex Appeal Fund papers, c.1995
P66sDocCressing Temple Programme of Events c.1995
P66tDocERO Update, No 29, 1996
P66uDocFriends of Chelmsford Museums Newsletter, 1993
P66vDoc“Essex Prepares for Invasion, 1796-1805” by J L Cranmer-Byng, The Essex Review Vols 50 and 51 1951-52
P66wDoc“On Roman Roads in Essex” by Miller Christy, Transactions of Essex Archaeology Society, XV Part III 1920
P67FolderParish Council Financial Statements 1917-1925Parish Council Financial Statements - 1917, 1918, 1919, 1920(2), 1921, 1922, 1923, 1924, 1925
P68FolderParish Council Financial Statements 1926-1934Parish Council Financial Statements - 1926, 1927, 1928(2), 1929, 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934(2)
P69FolderParish Council Financial Statements 1935-1943Parish Council Financial Statements - 1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940(3), 1941, 1942(3), 1943
P70FolderParish Council Financial Statements 1944-1952Parish Council Financial Statements - 1944(2), 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952
P71FolderParish Council Financial Statements 1954-1958Parish Council Financial Statements - 1954, 1955, 1956(2), 1957, 1958; Note about Rev Arthur Johnson and Woodlands
P72FolderParish Council Financial Statements 1910Parish Council Financial Statements - 1910
P72AFolderParish Council Financial Statements 1985-1990Parish Council Financial Statements - 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
P73AFolderParish Council Financial Papers 1950/51Parish Council Financial Files, Receipts, Invoices etc - April 1950-Mar 1951
P73BFolderParish Council Financial Papers 1951/52Parish Council Financial Files, Receipts, Invoices etc - April 1951-Mar 1952
P73DFolderParish Council Financial Papers 1952/53Parish Council Financial Files, Receipts, Invoices etc - April 1952-Mar 1953
P73EFolderParish Council Financial Papers -1953/54Parish Council Financial Files, Receipts, Invoices etc - April 1954-September 1954
P73FFolderParish Council Financial Papers -1954Parish Council Financial Files, Receipts, Invoices etc - April 1953-March 1954
P73GFolderParish Council Financial Papers 1955/56, 1956/57Parish Council Financial Files, Receipts, Invoices etc - March 1955-September 1957
P74aDoc1920 South East Essex Water Book of Reference for Little Baddow
P74bDoc1924 Southend Water Book of Reference for Little Baddow
P74cDocCorrespondence relating to Southend Water Bill
P74dDoc1920 South East Essex Water Bill
P75FolderCivil Defence Instructions to Local Invasion Committees 1939-1945Correspondence relating to Parish Invasion Committees; List of properties and number of inhabitants; 1924 Book of Reference for Little Baddow; Handwritten minutes of LB Parish Invasion Committee 14th January 1942; Two schedules for manning of JI Sector from 1943 and 1944; Instructions for Little Baddow Fire Guard; Map showing hydrant locations; Map of Sector JI (Little Baddow);
P76AFolderGravel Extraction 1928-1953
P76BFolderGravel Extraction 1954Further correspondence relating to Gravel Workings at Hollybreds Farm and Wedlock Green; Handwritten letters from Constance Turner and others residents; Notes on Parish Meeting 29th September 1954; Letter from John R Owles headed “Town and Country Act 1947 Proposed Sand and Gravel Working Act Little Baddow, Essex Appeal by Mr C Stubbings dated 7th October 1954; Letter from Parish council to the Minister of Housing and Local Government headed “Gravel Workings in the Parish of Little Baddow, Essex” dated 9th October 1954; Handwritten draft of former letter; Replies from Tom Driberg MP, Rural District of Maldon, Maldon Division Conservative Association, Hubert Ashton MP, Bernard Floud, The Nature Conservancy, The National Trust, CPRE, The Ramblers’ Association; Minutes of Little Baddow Parish Council Ordinary Meeting, 30th November 1954 – R St John Brice, B&M Martin, J Pheby, H Stracey, C Turner, C G Vanstone; Minutes of Little Baddow Preservation Society 21st December 1954 – N E Davis, F E Thorrington, J R Owles, Mrs D S Thompson, Peter Baker, R St John Brice, Rev W F G Mitchell, B Martin; Notes on Public Meeting held 7/12/54 to discuss Gravel Workings – N E Davies, J R Owles, F E Thorrington
P76CFolderGravel Extraction 1955-1958
P76bDocsMiss Everett, Clerk to Council
P76cDocsLitter in Village 19561956 correspondence with Rural District Council regarding emptying of litter bins in village
P76dDocsLitter in Village 19571957 correspondence with Charrington Brewers regarding state of land around General’s Arms
P76eDocsCaretakers for Village Hall
P76e1DocVillage Hall Caretaker Duties 1956
P77aDocsParish Council – Trees1966 Essex Weekly article “Flattened trees anger Rector” (Rev Arthur King); 1942-1958 correspondence re tree preservation in Little Baddow
P77bDocsParish Council – Woodland Letter Box1957 correspondence re Woodlands Letter Box
P77fDocsParish Council – Sports Field Pavilion1957 estimate for work to Sports Pavilion from S.A. and A.S.Willett
P77hDocsParish Council – Naming of Roads 1957-1960Re standardisation of road names.
P77iDocsParish Council – Tithe Redemption Commission 19571957 correspondence with Tithe Redemption Commission
P77jDocsParish Council – Wolfenden Commission in Sport 19581957-58 correspondence
P77kDocsParish Council – Little Baddow Playing Fields1957 estimate for work to Sports Pavilion from S.A. and A.S.Willett including plan of proposed work.
P77l-pDocsParish Council Insurance1942-1965 documents relating to Parish Council Insurance
P78/2FolderMemorial Hall Extension 1973-1976Photographs of Model of proposed Memorial Hall; Correspondence regarding changes to Memorial Hall (enlarged kitchen, separate bar area, improvement to toilets); Plan of proposed changes to Memorial Hall
P78AaDocsMemorial Hall as Polling Station
P78AbDocsMemorial Hall Branch Library1951 correspondence re hire of Memorial Hall room as a branch library.; 1958 correspondence relating to condition of library floor
P78AcDocsMemorial Hall Repair and Redecorating 1950, 1953/41953 estimate for repairs and decorations to Memorial Hall.; Photo of Memorial Hall interior showing decorative glass panel; 1964 correspondence re replacement of glass panel; Illustration of glass panel
P78AdDocsMemorial Hall used as child welfare centre 1953-1957Financial correspondence; 1954 correspondence regarding provision of a cupboard to store Welfare Foods.; 1953/4 correspondence regarding provision of a trolley for weighing scales
P78AeDocsMemorial Hall Drainage
P78BaDocsMemorial Hall Hire Charges 1949-1955
P78BbDocsMemorial Hall Hire Charges 1956-1957
P78BcDocsMemorial Hall Hire Charges 1958-1959
P78BdDocsMemorial Hall Hire Charges 1950-19521951 correspondence re hiring of Memorial Hall with Essex County Health Services (Little Baddow Child Welfare Centre), Essex Education Committee, Women’s Institute, Conservative Association
P78BeDocsMemorial Hall Hire Charges 1931-1949
P78BfDocsMemorial Hall Hire Charges 1985-19901984/1987, 1985/86, 1986/87,1987/88 and 1988/89 Hall accounts;Scale of charges;Balance of accounts at 31.3.86 and 31.3.87;1984-1988 Little Baddow Hall Bookings
P78CaDocsEducation and the Memorial Hall 1950
P78CbDocsEducation and the Memorial Hall 1951-1952
P78CcDocsEducation and the Memorial Hall 1953-1954
P78CdDocsEducation and the Memorial Hall 1955-1956
P78CeDocsEducation and the Memorial Hall 1940-1949
P78DaDocsMemorial Hall Entertainment and Licenses 1958License for public performance of Stage Plays;License for purpose of public Music and Dancing;Terms and conditions relating to licenses;Correspondence relating to licenses
P78DbDocsMemorial Hall Entertainment and Licenses 1957
P78DcDocsMemorial Hall Entertainment and Licenses 1956
P78DdDocsMemorial Hall Entertainment and Licenses 1955
P78DeDocsMemorial Hall Entertainment and Licenses 1954
P78DfDocsMemorial Hall Entertainment and Licenses 1950-1953
P78DgDocsMemorial Hall Entertainment and Licenses 1940-1949
P78DhDocsMemorial Hall Entertainment and Licenses 1931-1939
P78EaDocsMemorial Hall – Parish Council General Correspondence / Minutes 1920-19391922 correspondence re purchase of Hall from British School;1927 letter from H B Luard re providence of Scout Hall;1932 correspondence re repairs and decoration to Memorial Hall;1933 list of light fittings for Memorial Hall;Letting charges and rules;Caretaker duties;1933 correspondence re electrical lighting installation work;
P78EbDocsMemorial Hall – Parish Council General Correspondence / Minutes 1940-1949
P78EcDocsMemorial Hall – Parish Council General Correspondence / Minutes 1950-19551950 correspondence re water supply and gift of land at rear of hall;1954-55 receipts
P78EdDocsMemorial Hall – Parish Council General Correspondence / Minutes 1956-1960
P78/1aDocsMemorial Hall Extension 1945-53
P78/1bDocsMemorial Hall Extension 1958
P78/1cDocsMemorial Hall Extension 1957
P78/1dDocsMemorial Hall Extension 1956Correspondence regarding extension to hall; Plans of existing hall and proposed extension
P78/1eDocsMemorial Hall Mortgage 19361936 documentation relating to Parish Hall mortgage
P78/1fDocsMemorial Hall School 1919-19201919-1920 documentation regarding mortgage for purchasing the Old School and School House for the purpose of a Parish Hall
P79FolderParish Council: Almshouses 1923-1961
P82FolderParish Council: General Proceedings, Correspondence 1954Removal of Scout Hut
P83FolderParish Council: General Proceedings, Correspondence 1955Tunstill’s Wood, W F G Mitchell
P84FolderParish Council: General Proceedings, Correspondence 1956
P85FolderParish Council: General Proceedings, Correspondence 1957Bus Service for children attending Sandon School, Playing Field Swings, Battening of Chairs, Flooding in Wickhay Cottages, Fire Extinguishers
P86FolderParish Council: General Proceedings, Correspondence 1958Rules for Notices exhibited on Parish Council Board, Letter from Ursula Gregory (Bassetts) re donation of R J Washington sketch “Black Bridge”
P86AFolderParish Council: Meetings, Newspaper Accounts,1950-2001
P86BFolderParish Council: General Proceedings, Correspondence, 1970 - 1976.Tree Planting on verge below Church and Gypies, Proposed routes for Chelmsford A12 Bypass, Low Flying Aircrafts
P87FolderParish Council: Specific TopicsParish Council dealings with - Cricket Club 1948-1955, Hockey Club 1953-1956, Question to Local Electors 1933 re Playing Hockey on Sundays, Best Kept Village Competition 1955-1956, Refuse Collection 1945-1956
P87AFolderParish Council: Essex Association of Parish Councils, 1936 - 1954.
P87BFolderParish Council: Essex Association of Parish Councils, 1956 - 1986.
P87CFolderParish Council: Essex Association of Parish Councils, 1987. 1991
P88FolderParish Council: Specific TopicsEastern National Bus Company 1953-1958; Women's Institute; Ministry of Agriculture; Recreational Committee, Anglo-American Association 1947; Telephone in Little Baddow (1923-1949); 1950 correspondence re temporary Post Office
P88AFolderParish Council: Footpaths 1925-1950
P88BFolderParish Council: Footpaths 1951-1958
P88CFolderParish Council: Footpaths 1963 onwardsIncludes 1963 and 1985 definitive map; 1980s correspondence re footpath 22; Public Right of Way Evidence forms;
P89FolderParish Council: Planning Problems. High Pastures and others.
P89AFolderParish Council: Planning, Listed Buildings, ReportBuildings of Special Historic Interest – Bassett’s Farmhouse, Chelmer Cottage, Church of St Mary’s, Cock Farmhouse, Coleraines, Congregational Chapel, Cuckoos, Forest Lodge, Gibbs, Great Graces, Hammonds Farmhouse, Hollybred Farmhouse, House at Warren Farm, Little Baddow Hall, Little Graces, Mill Cottage, Monks Garden, Old Riffhams, Paper Mill Lock, Phillow’s Farmhouse, Pilgrims, Poleighs, Thatched Cottage, The Manse, The Old Rectory, The Return, The Rodney Inn, Tofts, Walter’s Cottage, Water Hall, Woodlands, Yew Tree Cottage
P89BFolderBorough council Planning Applications 1984 - 1991
P89CFolderBorough Council Planning Applications 1991
P89DFolderBorough Council Planning Applications 1991
P89EFolderBorough Council Planning Applications 1991 - 1992
P89FFolderBorough Council Planning Applications 1993 - 1994
P89GFolderBorough Council Planning Applications/Appeals 1993-1994
P89HFolderBorough Council Planning Applications/Appeals 1993-1994
P89JFolderBorough Council Planning Applications 1993-1994High Pasture
P90DocParish Council Specific Topics - Playgrounds 1961
P91aDoc1964 correspondence over Spring Close Play Area
P91bDoc1980s Playground Equipment
P91cDoc1961-62 Playing Field CorrespondenceIncluding "That Playing Field you want", National Playing Fields Association, 1962
P91dDoc1963 Playing Field Correspondence
P91eDoc"Planning for Play in a Rural Area", National Playing Fields Association, c.1970s
P92aDocParish Council Letters 1918-1924
P92bDocParish Council Letters 1925-1932
P92cDocParish Council Letters 1935-1936
P92dDocParish Council Letters 1937-1939
P94aDocMinutes of first meeting of Historical Society, 23 July 1985Plus constitution of new society
P94bDocLetter concerning organisation of Hooker 400th anniversary celebrations
P95FolderHistorical Society: General Proceedings 1986
P95aDocHistorical Society Newsletter Spring 1986Kelly's directory, Thomas Hooker, Morells, William Parry, Little Baddow's Churches
P95bDocLetter from Roy Warsop, 1 July 1986 concerning inaccuracies in Spring NewsletterAlso information on Warsops, Millsoms and Blakes
P96FolderHistorical Society: General Proceedings 1987Letters, minutes, constitution, accounts
P97bDocThe Essex History Fair Booklet, Tilbury Fort June 1988Plus Great Armada Pageant leaflet, August 1988
P97cDocLetter from Olive Gibson on Parish Chest contents
P98FolderHistorical Society: General Proceedings 1989
P99FolderHistorical Society: General Proceedings 1990, Minutes 1985-1990Essex Chronicle Publication, Essex Archaeology #7 "Roman Villa at Boreham" 21st September 1990
P100aDocHistorical Society 1991 NewsletterSome Outstanding People of Village – Peter Chamberlen, John William Strutt, Thomas Plume, Cecil Armstrong Gibbs, Eric Eastwood
P100bDocPoster for lecture by Arthur Humphrey "Baron Rayleigh – Scientific Genius"
P100dDocHistorical Society Aug 1992 NewsletterChelmer / Blackwater Navigation by Alastair Stewart, The Great Mortality by John Daniels, American Visitors to LB by Pat Herniman
P100eDoc"Haven for Holy Ones" by William J T Smith, Historical Society Newsletter July 1993
P100fDocHistorical Society Correspondence 1991-1997
P100gDoc"John William Strutt, Third Baron Rayleigh - The Last of the Great Victorian Polymaths", by A T Humphreys, GEC Review Volume 7, No. 3
P101hDocHistorical Society Aug 1994 NewsletterComments on The Intelligent Pilgrims Guide to Thomas Hooker’s 1586-1647 by Brenda Hooson, J D Morrell, Wall Paintings in St Mary’s Church
P102FolderHistorical Society: General Proceedings 1996-1997, 5th April 1997 exhibition of items from the Parish Chest.
P103AbNewspapers"A successful year", Essex Chronicle, 22 Sept 2000Note on LBHS
P103AeDocLBHS Programmes 2000-2001, 2001-2002
P103AfDocLBHS Newsletter 1999-2000
P103AgDocLBHS Newsletter 2001
P103AhDoc"Welsh Gold, Myth or Reality", lecture by B Bourne 22 Nov 2001
P103AiDocHistory Exhibition on occasion of 17thC Fair, 8 June 2002List of exhibits
P103AjDocLBHS Newsletter 2003
P103AkDocJubilee Calendar 2002Including draft notes
P105aDocEverett family records. Forge accounts 1917-1918 take from ERO D/F/7/1
P105bDocMss of article on Forge taken from “Little Baddow – a century of village life”
P105cDocIndex from Forge Account Book 1928, 1934, 1938 and 1956-1958
P106aDocLB Church of England Primary School - The War Years.Mss or article for Village book
P106cDocHeadmistress reports for school managers 1935-1960Maldon District Sports Day 1936, Flying Bombs, End of War
P106dDocMss on village schools from C17th to 1960.
P106e1DocLB School Concert 1950Accounts signed by Mrs Turner
P106e2DocNotes by Alan Ashford on Manse School, C19th Village School.
P106fDoc"Unwillingly to School" by Christine Jemmeson, July 1999On provision of elementary education in rural parish in the 19th Century
P106gDocLittle Baddow Voluntary School - Instructions for pupils and parents given to children when admittedERO D/Du 936/4
P106hNewspapersNewspaper cutting regarding retirement of Keith Parson as Head at St John’s Primary School 2006.
P106iDocAdvert for Heathcote School, Danbury, 2006
P106jDocNotes on Little Baddow’s Educational History by Jill Goodson
P106kDocLetter from Mrs Farrow describing her time in Little Baddow as a WW2 evacuee from TottenhamThorrington family, Tofts
P106mNewspapersReport on annual treat to The Rodney by St Andrews School, Essex Standard 19 July 1890
P106nNewspapers"War raged all around but I was living the good life", Essex Chronicle 30 June 2011Memories of Tottenham evacuee Audrey Warrington
P106oDocLetters and notes etc from Aubrey Warrington, Tottenham evacueeMrs Hood, May family, Mason family, Short family, Arthur Lillywhite, Sidney Saxon, Edna Jordon
P107FolderGood NeighboursLittle Baddow Neighbours scheme 1984;1990 invitation from Chelmsford Assoc of Community Care Groups to join. To be called Little Baddow Community Care Group;The Good Neighbours scheme was initially sponsored by the communities of the 2 churches.
P109aDocRainfall Little Baddow 1972-1997 provided by D Briggs, Hen Cottage
P109bDocFlood Report Essex Chronicle 10 Nov 2000
P110FolderParish Council: Specific Topics - ByelawsGeneral principles of making byelaws for recreational grounds; Byelaws for the Heather Hills and their preparation; Byelaws of Great Baddow recreational grounds; Byelaws under Food and Drugs act 1938 (1950); Draft version of byelaws accepted by council on 22/10/96
P111FolderNational Savings Group 1940 - 1941Notes on the initial formation of the group in Little Baddow in January 1940 following the suggestion of the WI; 3 Register books for 1940/41
P112FolderParochial Church Council Finances 1940 - 1941
P114FolderAbstracts of Wills, 16th, 17th 18th centuries
P118FolderParish Magazine (now called Little Baddow News) Cash Books
P119FolderWalks and Walking
P119aDocThe Little Baddow Circle - A Recreational Walk in the Borough of ChelmsfordLeaflet / Map. Published Chelmsford Borough Council
P119cDocLittle Baddow Footpaths Map, undated
P119dDocLittle Baddow Walks Report 2004
P119eDocLittle Baddow Parish Footpath Map, 2008Jean Sargeant
P120DocLittle Baddow Guild of Arts Minutes
P121/4DocPhotocopy of testimonial presented to Joseph J Speakman on retirement as People’s Warden of St Mary’s 1928
P121/5DocBill from Messrs Copeland & Sons for arranging mortgage on New Lodge Farm 1928
P121/6NewspapersAnnouncements of death of JJ Speakman, Essex Weekly News 1933
P121/7NewspapersAnnouncement of death of JJ Speakman (newspaper unknown)
P121/8DocAccounts from Messrs Copland and Son re sale of New Lodge Farm 1929
P121/9DocLetter to JJ Speakman dated 10 March 1931 from Emily Everett, Parish Council, on his retirement from Parish Council
P121/10DocRural District Council of Chelmsford, Summary of Attendance of Members 1930-31 (including JC and JJ Speakman)
P121/11Doc1921 Letter from Grepp and Sons, solicitors, to Mr J Ketley re proposed purchase of land from estate of late Col H N CrozierRuth and Dorothy Ketley (sisters) married Charles and Jack Speakman (brothers)
P121/12DocSale particulars Springfield and Little Baddow 1951 Pease Hall Farm, Huskards Mead, Rowans
P121/x13DocCopies of 2 photos of wedding of Charles Speakman and Ruth Ketley 1922Ketley family lived at Little Baddow Hall where photos taken
P122FolderBazaars in aid of Church
P123/1-7DocHistorical research notes on Burchell family (1520-1886)Transcriptions of wills including John Burchell 1710, John Howard 1785, John Burchell 1826, Mary Burchell 1857, Drusilla Burchell 1913
P123/8-9Doc2004 correspondence between P J Burchell (researcher) and J Rigler re Burchell family
P123/11-13DocGenealogy of Bundock family in Chelmsford (rootsweb)
P123/14DocBundock CriminalsDetails of criminal proceedings involving Bundock family in 15th and 16th century (rootsweb)
P123/15DocNotes on the Bundock Family of Terling and Little Baddow, Essex in the Nineteenth Century, John Bundock 2016
P123/16DocExtracts from letters of Edith Chaplin regarding the Bundocks, 1903
P124FolderLectures and Talks“The Parish Chest” by Jane Rigler for Little Baddow Open Group 2004
P126FolderParish ReportsReports from Parish correspondent to Essex Chronicle, 2002-2004
P127/1DocCopy of 2004 email re history of Rodney
P127/2DocList of publicans 1828-1937
P127/3DocNewspaper article describing retirement of Jessie B Munnion 1959
P127/4Doc"The story of The Rodney Little Baddow" by Stan Jarvis 1993
P127/5DocHMS Rodney Association notes
P127/5aDocMemories of George Buckingham, tenant in 1940s
P127/6PhotoPhoto of Harry Cooper behind the bar
P127/7PhotoPhoto of SS RE ALF 1931 (later renamed Athelmere)
P127/8DocCopy of 1677 map of LB showing area of Wickhay Green
P127/9PhotoPhoto of Rodney pub sign
P127/10PhotoPhoto of HMS Rodney battleship
P127/11DocNewspaper cutting showing HMS Rodney ship’s bell
P127/12PhotoPhotos of naval ephemera from The Rodney PH
P127/14DocExtract from “Crime and Criminals in Victorian Essex”, Adrian GrayDescribing a disturbance at the Rodney pub in 1839 involving Mr and Mrs Jonathan Perkins (publicans) and Lucking family
P127/15NewspapersReview of "The Years Between, vol 2 of the Eastern National Service"Mentions Rodney Bus Service
P132/1DocHistory of Well House by J Barker
P132/2Doc1989 letter from Adam Price re history of Renney family at Well House in 1881 plus photographs of house and gardens
P134/1DocList of publicans from 1855-1937As posted on http://essexpub.net/Little Baddow/generals.htm
P134/2DocEssex Chronicle article re 2003 re-opening
P135/1PhotoPhoto of Walter's Cottage c.1950s
P135/2PhotoPhoto of Walter's Cottage in 1955
P135/3PhotoPhoto of restoration of village well at Walter's Cottage
P135/4PhotoPhoto of restoration of village well at Walter's Cottage completed and pumping water
P135/5PhotoPhoto looking down village well at Walter's Cottage during restoration
P135/6PhotoLittle Walters in April 1968, when Elsie and Harry Humphries were tenants
P135/7PhotoAerial photo of Walter's Cottage c.1981
P135/8PhotoPhoto of orchard at Walter's Cottage, Christmas 1993
P135/9PhotoAerial photo of Walter's Cottage August 1954
P135/10PhotoAerial photo of Walter's Cottage June 1970
P135/11PhotoAerial photo of Walter's Cottage Winter 1980/81
P135/12PhotoAerial photo of Walter's Cottage Winter June 2000
P138aDocOutline of the life of Admiral McHardy
P138bDocCorrespondence of Sir Alastair Stewart re McHardy family
P138b1PhotoPicture of Horatia Victoria Elizabeth Atchison McHardy, wife of Admiral McHardy
P138cNewspapersEssex Weekly articles on retirement of Admiral McHardy (1881) and his death (1882)
P138dNewspapersArticle on the loss of Admiral McHardy’s eldest child Mary in the River Chelmer in 1844
P138eDocMcHardy family tree
P139FolderValuation List c.1910-1915For properties in village – includes occupier, owner, name and description of property, rental and rateable value
P142FolderVillage Design Statement Photo SurveyExhibition sheets from the Photo Survey Day and area route map
P144FolderMarven Family InformationMarven family lived at Sandford Lock; Family tree; Copy of inscription in family bible; Copies of photographs, census and BMD certificates
P145FolderHarry Humphries DiariesDiaries dated 1930-1932 and 1950 detailing Harry’s working day
P147aArtworkOriginal sketch of Old Woman by Geoffrey Burnand (Prix de Rome)
P147bDocLeaflet with biographical details and self portrait of Geoffrey Burnand
P148FolderOf Sound and Disposing Mind - Little Baddow Wills in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1800-1858 by John Bundock, 2009Book plus copies of wills of Jeremiah Pledger (1857), Susannah Sorrell (1837), Frances Ward (1845), John Raven (1840), Frances Burgess (1818), John Simmons (1819), William Johnson (1830), William Goodday Strutt (1848)
P149aDocPhotographic collection and notes Little Baddow down at the Canal, People and school, Memories of trades and House History of Leigh BrowBrazier, Siggers, Cranfield families
P149bDocThe Copper Beech Tree – a year in the life of Jean Bardwell age 10 (1956)Memories of living in Little Baddow and attending the Village School
P149cDocTime sheet used by employees of Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation c.1930
P149dDocPhoto of Bakers of Danbury undatedRobin Stockwell, Brian Linnett, Maurice Bardwell, Peter Linnett, Charles Edward Brazier
P152FolderWilliam Washington Archive
P155FolderRoman and Pre-Roman
P156Folder2021-2023Notes on derivation of names – Wickhay Cottage, Holybred Farm, Old Riffhams, Graces, Tofts, Bassetts, Blakes Wood
P163FolderJesse Dell BerridgeInformation about WWI service
T1AudioRev A Maclean, Miss Black, Peter Woodhouse, Cyril Warsop, Harry Bowles, Church BellsTrack 1 - 1986 Rev A Maclean introducing D Collingwood talk; Track 2 - 1975 Miss Black talking to Joan Barker, E Warsop; Track 3 - Peter Woodhouse c.1975; Track 5 - Cyril Warsop, Harry Bowles; Track 6 - 1986 St Mary's Church bells after restoration
T2AAudioMiss Black, Mrs E Warsop, Cyril Warsop.Tracks 1-2:1975 Miss Black and Mrs E Warsop; Track 3-9: 1975 Cyril Warsop.
T2BAudioCyril Warsop
T3Audio1986 Harry Bowles wartime experiences
T4Audio1986 Newly restored bells of St Mary's Church (BBC)Recorded from BBC Radio 4 broadcast 9 Sept 1986 7:45am
T5Audio1986 Peter Woodhouse
T6AAudio1989 George Hart
T6BAudio1989 Edith Hunt
T7AudioRoy Warsop, Roy Warsop policePartial transcription P65b (police)
T8AudioPeter Woodhouse
T9AudioHarry Bowles memories of LB
T10AudioNorah Shipman
T11AudioHarry Bowles - leisure, shops, transport, first employment (Seabrooks)
T12AAudioTalk by Tom Barker on Spirituality of Man (Alistair Hardy)
T12BAudioHarry Bowles
T13AudioCyril Warsop; Elizabethan songs and proseTracks 1-4 Cyril Warsop March 1933; Tracks 5-16 Elizabethan songs and prose
T15AudioHarry Bowles
T17AudioHooker Lecture 5 July 1986
T18AudioHooker lecture by Pastor RT Kendall
T19Audio1988 Marion Gregory reading Helen Black's lettersAbout flying bomb and Duke's Orchard 1944
T20AudioRev Robin Turner Rector 1981
T21AudioInterview with Mel Thompson and Jane Rigler on Essex Radio 26 Oct 1999
About "A Century of Village Life" book
T22AudioHelen Black, Betty Opie, Jo LaverHelen Black an appreciation (Track 1); Betty Opie (Track 2); Jo Laver wartime experiences of a single mum (Tracks 3-6). Recording by Joan Barker
T23AudioAt the Village School (Little Baddow)Voices of Beryl Thompson, Nora Shipman, Vera Clark, Dolly Coppin, Mabel Debney
T24AudioJoan Barker's account of a visit to USA Oct 1987Pilgrimage to the area settled by Eliot
T26AudioCyril Warsop on village life, Bill MilesTracks 1-6 Cyril Warsop, Tracks 7-10 Bill Miles. Interview by Joan Barker possibly
T26BAudioRoy Warsop on making cricket bats and WWI
T28AudioNora Shipman interviewBy Chris Day and John Bundock 2007
T29AudioNora Shipman interview re Emily Mulley and other family recollectionsBy Chris Day
TR3DocMemories of Little Baddow 1920-1930 by Peter Sargeant 1990National School, Miss Langford, countryside, roads and transport
TR4DocMemories of Mrs Vanstone1974 interview mainly about school
TR5aDocNotes on Walter Warsop
TR5bDocInterview with Roy Warsop 1976School life
TR5cDocNotes from Interview with Cyril Warsop
TR5dDocNotes from an interview with Roy Warsop 1988Samuel Martin and family
TR5eDocNotes from Roy Warsop 1977The Great War, cricket bat making, Post Office before 1914, Police in Little Baddow
TR5fDocNotes from Roy Warsop 1975Helen Black
TR6DocNotes from an interview with Alfred Willett 1989
TR7DocNotes from an interview with Ken Mead 1988-89Family and Kinship in Little Baddow
X1aiiPhoto1921 Cricket TeamBack Row (L to R) - G Joslin, Charles Vanstone, A Smith, John Bowles, A (Sid) Enefer. Middle Row (L to R) - H Shortt, Ted Enefer, T Andrews, W Wilde, L Tonbridge. Front Row (L to R) - C Davies, F Ager.
X1biPhoto1920 Cricket TeamBack Row (L to R) - Ingless, Ted Andrews, Gompetz, George Joslin, Tom Buckingham, Ted Enefer. Front Row (L to R) - Frank Ager, W Wilde, W Warsop, L Tonbridge, Harry Shortt.
X1biiPhoto1924 Cricket TeamBack Row (L to R) - ???, W Wilde, ???, F Ager; H Shortt, ???. Middle Row (L to R) - G Joslin, W Warsop, Ted Andrews, T Enefer;, L Tonbridge?. Front Row (L to R) - Sid Enefer, B Warsop.
X1cPhoto1934 Cricket TeamBack Row (L to R) - E Arnold, Mrs Warsop, B Vezey, M Collins, F Ager; A Duff, Fortune, Sid Enefer, C Vanstone. Front Row (L to R) - Lawrence, Andrews, G Joslin, M Currie, M Wilde.
X1diPhoto1957 Cricket Team
X1eiPhotoCricket Team, year unknownBack Row (L to R) - K Harrod; P Linnett; J Bowles; J Enefer?; M Warsop; T Ketley; W Linnett. Front Row (L to R) - W Green; G English; T Enefer?; B Hornsby
X1eiiPhotoCricket Team, year unknownBack Row (L to R) - ???, ???, C Vanstone, J Bowles, ???. Middle Row (L to R) - ???, G Enefer, Warsop, ???, ???.
X1eiiiPhotoCricket Team, year unknownBack Row (L to R) - E Arnold; R Warsop; B Warsop; Lew Peacock; Joslin Senior. Front Row (L to R) - G Enefer; G Joslin; M Wilde; Mordaunt Currie; Eldred Marks (United Reform Minister)
X1kiPhoto1980s Cricket MatchMatch in progress
X1kiiPhoto1990s (?) Cricket Match
X1lPhoto1970s (?) Cricket MatchIn progress
X1pPhotoLittle Baddow Ladies Cricket team 1940sBack Row (L to R) - Mrs Petit; E Knight; D Brazier; Mrs Dancer; Mrs Stebbings; Mrs Coppins. Front Row (L to R) - Mrs Hurd; Mrs Bowles; Mrs Barker; Mrs Willett; Mrs Enefer.
X1tPhotoJohn Enefer in 1996His 56th year of playing for the Little Baddow Cricket Club
X1uPhoto1950s Cricket Club DinnerFive photographs. Old Memorial Hall. Rex (Hovenden?); Mrs Ph?; Ager; Mrs Enefer; T H M Baker; G Joslin; D Brazier
X1v1PhotoCricket Centenary July 2004
X1v2PhotoCricket Team July 2004
X1v3PhotoCricket Club Centenary 2004
X1v4PhotoCricket Club Centenary 2004At Cricket Field
X1v5PhotoCricket Team at Audley End 2004
X2a3PhotoWI Jam Making in Generals Arms July 1940
X2a4PhotoWI Jam Making in Generals Arms July 1940L to R: ?, Mrs Pilcher, ?, ?, Mrs Luhman, Mrs Fenner, Mrs Bell (President), Mrs Dawkins, Mrs Phelby
X2a5PhotoWI Jam Making in Generals Arms July 1940
X2a6PhotoWI Jam Making in Generals Arms July 1940Mrs Fenner on right, Mrs Luhman on left
X2a7PhotoWI Jam Making in Generals Arms July 1940Mrs Gillard on left, Mrs Dawkins on right
X3aPhotoRowan Tree Planting, Aldermanburgh, Feb 23rd 1985 to honour Francis Thorrington (1901-1984) for services to Little Baddow18 photos
X3aiiiPhotoRowan Tree Planting, Aldermanburgh, Feb 23rd 1985 to honour Francis Thorrington (1901-1984) for services to Little BaddowSylvia Stout, Barbara Herniman, Edwin Shuring, Mr and Mrs Bacon, Simon Johnson
X3axviiiPhotoRowan Tree Planting, Aldermanburgh, Feb 23rd 1985 to honour Francis Thorrington (1901-1984) for services to Little BaddowB Leakey, David Percival, Mrs Hindley-Jones, Rusty Brindley-Jones, Marion Gregory, Peter Page, Joan Baker, Michael Gough, Bob Alston, Eric Thompson (Chairman PC), Sylvia Stout (daughter); Barbara Herniman (granddaughter)
X3bivPhotoView of Aldermanburgh farmhouse;
X3ciiiPhotoAldermanburghView of site 1990
X4aPhotoBernard Ager in the garden at Well House, June 1936
X4bPhotoStorm Damage 1987
X4cPhotoPhotocopy of two photos of Wilf Sizer, Peter Sergeant and Harry Short by the river
X4dPhotoMarriage of Peter Sergeant and Jean Ager, April 1946 - main participants outside churchMr and Mrs Sargeant; Janet Mott; Bernard Ager; Peter and Jean Sargeant; Betty Ager; Pat Sargeant; Mr and Mrs Ager;
X4ePhotoOlive Gibson 1953
X4fPhotoJohn Gibson 1953
X4fiPhotoBob AlstonAt the planting of his tree at Aldermanburgh; 5th Dec 1992;
X4fiiPhotoBob Alston with Margaret MartinAt Aldermanburgh; 5th Dec 1992;
X4gPhotoGranny Stankovitch smoking her pipeNewspaper cutting
X4hPhotoMadonnaSummer 1949; Pilgrims;
X4i1PhotoWedding of Claire Baker 1960Alf Ager; Mrs Frank Ager; Mrs Fennor; Miles Baker ?;
X4i2PhotoWedding of Claire Baker 1960Members of the wedding choir: Mel Thompson; Elizabeth Warsop; Mrs Puddephatt; William Read; Edith Hunt
X4jPhotoCanon David King's retirementOctober 1979; Memorial Hall;
X4kPhotoElizabeth (Tibby) Tubbs on horse 1960sRiver by Paper Mill Lock; flooding;
X4lPhotoMary Gibson on horse 1950sPilgrims Farm
X4nPhotoRobert ShorttDrowned himself in the river
X4oPhotoHarry ShorttWith two others unidentified
X4pPhotoBetty and Jean AgerSisters with Janet Mott (cousin) ; Christmas 1935;
X4qPhotoJoyce Lightfoot
X4sPhotoDavis Opie on boatWells Next the Sea c.1959-60
X4tPhotoWedding Group at Congregational ChapelN Sizer; Mrs Johnson; Mrs Turner; Mr Turner
X4viPhotoStracey's first bus 1922Ford T type; 1 ton 14 seater Hackney Carriage with left hand drive; Maldon High Street; (details given by Mr Stracey)
X4wPhotoAlbert MayAt Holybred Farm; 1915; photo taken by a land girl
X4xPhotoJoe Knight working with horsesIn field behind Gibbs c.1938
X4z1PhotoShopping expedition to SouthendMr Everett's village outing; national bus; 1920s
X4z2PhotoPostcard views of Little Baddow4 views - St Mary's Church, Cows on Rodney, etc. c.1935
X4z4PhotoWedlock Green
X4z5PhotoSpalding photo of Little BaddowThe Ridge looking north; Woodlands (home of Mr and Mrs Luard) is on the right;
X4z6PhotoGeorge Enefer on his wife's memorial bench at LB cricket field
X4z8PhotoGeorge Enefer with son-in-law Don Howe at Walters Cottage at one of Sir and Lady Stewart's functions
X4z9PhotoJarvis family group, walking after the Millennium Sign ceremony
X4z10PhotoDavid Beckwith 1834-1906Copy of a photograph from c.1870 with some biographical details
X4z11PhotoFramed photograph of Village Sign
X5aPhotoPhoto of Tofts fishponds 1991
X5bPhotoPhoto of Tofts fishponds 1991
X5cPhotoTofts House 19912 photos
X5dPhotoTofts House 1992
X5ePhotoTofts conservatory c.1916
X5fPhotoLionel and Mosley WoodhouseFlight Sub-Lt Mosley Gordon Woodhouse, RNAS, killed in action 9th Aug 1917, aged 18; Capt Lionel M Woodhouse, MC DFC, RAF, killed in action 27th Sept 1918, aged 21; also photo of their gravestones in Grevilliers, France
X5gPhotoWoodhouse family at Tofts, 1916Left to right - Nancy, Pauline, Peter, Barbara, Jack, Mosley, Lionel
X5hPhotoOld road by ToftsRoad diverted by General Strutt when he rebuilt the Manor House
X5iPhotoMosley WoodhouseFlt sub-Lt Mosley Woodhouse RNAS; killed in action in France 9th Aug 1978, aged 18;
X5jPhotoLionel WoodhouseCapt L Woodhouse RAF MC DFC; killed in action France Sept 27th 1918, aged 21.
X5kPhotoEntry to Tofts Chase from North HillAlso Pauline Woodhouse in 1992 at home with photos of Mosley and Lionel on wall
X5k2PhotoFoot and Mouth sign, Tofts Chase 2001
X5pPhotoTofts Chase looking West 1996Betty Ashford
X5qPhotoEntrance to Warren Farm from Tofts Chase 1996
X5rPhotoMosley Woodhouse GravestoneOriginal cross, which has a plaque in Lionel's memory; Little Baddow Churchyard;
X6aPhotoOver 60s Club Christmas Dinner 1974left side front to back: Miss Spittle, Mrs W Arnold, Mrs E Digby, Mrs Joy Read, Mr and Mrs C Hunt, Mrs H Debney, Mrs V Cridland, Mrs L Lewis; right side from front: Mrs Pennack, Mrs Chapman, Mrs S Enefer, Mr and Mrs H Bowles, Mr and Mrs E Basham, Mrs N Barker
X7aPhotoJohn Matravers 21st birthday party at Memorial Hall, 1938Wilfred Sizer, Mrs C L Turner, Doris Tunstill, Mr C L Turner, Mrs Humphreys, Nita Humphreys (Sizer), Charles Hunt, Beryl Vanstone (Thompson), Edith Stokes (Hunt), Ron Puddephatt, Archie Cameron, Jean Ager (Sargeant), Bernard Ager, Eva Mason (Woodcraft), George Simpson, Norah Shortt (Taylor), Harry Shortt, Maud Nunn, Fred Nunn, Jack Pheby, John Murril, Ivy Mason (Clarke), Ron Joslin, Kitty Matravers, Grandpa Roote, John Matravers, Grandma Roote, Kitty Matravers brother and sister-in-law
X7cPhotoGirl Guides on steps of old Memorial Hall c.1950Front l to r: Valerie Reeve, Valerie Mead, Jill Mead, Dorothy Enefer, Violet Enefer, Margaret Mead, Margaret Tyler; back l to r: Sylvia Bowles, Diana Mason, Sylvia Russell, Denise Cooper
X7dPhotoRevd HonniballIn a Gilbert and Sullivan play.
X7ePhotoRevd Honniball with Robin WarsopAt the Old Rectory
X7fPhotoGroup outside St Mary's ChurchHarry Shortt is on the far right;
X7gPhotoDinner group in old Memorial HallNames (not in order) are: Mrs Enefer, Mr and Mrs Bowles, G Enefer, Roy and Elizabeth Warsop, T H M Baker, C Joslin, G Joslin
X7hPhotoMr and Mrs DancerCedric and Doris Dancer with children Reggie and Rosalind, outside their cottage on North Hill, backing onto the Heather Hills
X7iPhotoMrs Cranfield at Warren CottagePresent Mrs Cranfield says that this is not her mother, nor is it Warren Cottage
X7nPhotoWalters Cottage Garden1980s; Jack Wisdom (lived in Cock Farm); Frank Johnson; Mrs Coop (who lived in Admirals)
X8aiPhotoSunday School outing to Walton-on-the-NazeJesse Berridge, rector; Miss Greening, Sunday School Teacher; children are: Beryl Vanstone, Nita Humphreys, Isabel Enefer, Connie Luman, Joan ?, Emily Everett, Better Ager, Phyllis Lightfoot, Jean Ager, Phoebe Everett, Olive Targrass
X9aiPhotoColerainesChristmas card
X9aiiPhotoColeraines c.1970sPolaroid photo
X9aivPhotoColeraines, side view of house c.1990Open gardens
X9avPhotoColeraines, back view of house c.1990Open Gardens
X9biiiPhoto57 Hillside Cottages and The ReturnHillside Cottage was formerly Miss Langford's shop; photo dated 1991
X9bviiPhoto57 Hillside Cottages and The ReturnJun-05
X9ciPhotoPledgers CottageNorth Hill; 1997; view from the road; previously called North Hill Cottage (up to 1970s) and known as Millers in very early reports.
X9ciiPhotoPledgers CottageSide view from road
X9ciiiPhotoPledgers CottageBack view, taken in 1993,
X9civPhotoPledgers CottageFront view, 1998
X9diPhotoView down North HillTofts Chase entrance on right; Jarvis field entrance on left further down; 1997;
X9diiiPhotoEntrance to Tofts ChaseTaken from North Hill, after the felling of oak trees, October 1999;
X9divPhotoEntrance to Tofts ChaseAfter felling of oaks, October 1999;
X9dvPhotoEntrance to Tofts ChaseView from the Chase, looking towards North Hill; after felling of trees, October 1999;
X9eiPhotoCock Farm 1997Home of Tracy and Peter Nichol until 1998; home of Jack and Olive Wisdom until 1994;
X9eiiPhotoRemains of Wickhay Common 2002In front of Cock Farm
X9eiiiPhotoRemains of Wickhay Common 2002In front of Cock Farm
X9fiPhotoOld Track from North HillLeading towards Hen Cottage and beyond to Pilgrims (formerly Wickays); known locally as Gravy Lane (on account of the amount of cow muck washed down it); December 1997
X9fiiPhotoOld track by Pledgers CottageOld track leading from North Hill to the Rodney PH; 1997;
X9fiiiPhotoOld track by PilgrimsLooking down from Pilgrims (on right) towards North Hill; Hen Cottage and Cock Farm are on right further down; lane known locally as Gravy Lane; December 1997;
X9fivPhotoPilgrimsLooking from Holybread Lane; December 1997
X9fvPhotoPilgrimsView of back of house, c 1970s;
X9giPhotoFern Cottage December 1997View from North Hil
X9giiPhotoFern Cottage (Gunbies) c.1925Old photo shows Miss Fleet standing at her door; she later married A Everett of the Forge (?)
X9giiiPhotoFern Cottage May 2005Front view
X9hiPhotoWalters Cottage from North Hill Dec 1997
X9hiiPhotoWalters Cottage c.1920s or 1930s
X9hiiiPhotoWalters Cottage 1920s or 1930sShowing the four Miss Cookes
X9hivPhotoNorth Hill 1990sLooking up the hill from the remnants of Wickhay Green outside Cock Farm
X9hvPhotoWalters CottageOpen Gardens, 1999
X9iPhoto1985 photo of Milk Race on North HillInternational Milk Race; North Hill rear entrance to the Heather Hills, 1985
X9jiPhotoPoleighsView from North Hill, 1970s
X9jiiiPhotoWillow Cottage, North HillWilliam Calcraft (hangman) lived here in the 19th century
X9jivPhotoPoleighs medieval windowOak mullions
X9kPhotoRodney PH and Warren CottageAn old Christmas card showing the Rodney, coloured with Pastels. Note building in the position of Pledgers Cottage garage.
X9liPhotoThe Rodney Public House dated 1991 - taken from the footpath by The Return
X9liiPhotoBlack and white photograph dated c 1970s of the Rodney Public Inn.
X9liiiPhotoThe Rodney Public House 1982Coloured photograph showing a group outside the public house celebrating the home coming of Dean after the Falklands war
X9miPhotoColour photo of the Post Office Stores, North Hill, 1990
X9miiPhotoBlack and white photograph of the Post Office Stores, North Hill, dated 1998.
X9n4PhotoColour photograph of the Post Office, North Hill, dated 1960s or 70s.
X9niPhotoColour photograph looking towards the Post Office Stores from the corner of High Pasture, dated 19??
X9niiiPhotoColour photograph of the Post Office Stores c.1991Looking towards the corner of High Pastures, North Hill.
X9piPhotoColour photograph of The Post Office Stores c 1990.
X9piiPhotoBlack and white photograph of post office dated 1953
X9piiiPhotoColour photo of the Post Office Stores, North Hill, with Liz Sheriff (back left) and assistant ?
X9q3PhotoMount Pleasant from the road possibly 1960s
X9riPhotoColam Lane / Spring Elms Lane cross road, top of North Hill taken 1990Showing sign to Danbury and Hatfield Peverell.
X9rixPhotoSorrell's Corner Crossroads1913 postcard send to Mr P Shipman from Mother and Father; 1913;
X9rvPhotoView towards Colam Lane / Spring Elms Lane crossroads.Looking up North Hill; old Memorial Hall on left
X9rviPhotoSorrell's Corner1990; shop now a private house
X9rviiiPhotoNorth Hill showing School Rooms c.1920s
X9rxiPhotoNorth Hill showing St Andrew's Hall (formerly School) 1998Looking north
X9s4PhotoSorrell's crossroadsWinter scene; no date;
X9s5PhotoSt Andrews Hall, North Hill c.1960?Possibly still a school; shows the School House
X9s6PhotoNorth Hill showing Vica Cottages and ShouldersticksLooking north from near entrance to Spring Close
X9s7PhotoJohn Vale's butchers shop c.1960/70North Hill
X9siPhotoJohn Vale's butchers shop1990; North Hill;
X9siiiPhotoSorrell's Corner1998;
X9tiiiPhotoFir Tree Cottage early 1920sCottage bought by grandmother of Janet Shave (nee Stracey) in 1920
X9uiPhotoRose Cottage from Walter's CottagePhoto taken by Patricia Stewart, winter 1954-5;
X9vPhotoWarren Farm 1991
X9viiPhotoWarren FarmLarge picture; c.1950s
X9wivPhotoHill Cottage, North HillIlluminated view of front after dark;
X9xiPhotoLower part of North Hill 1998Taken near entrance to Spring Close; shows Vica Cottages and Shouldersticks
X9xiiPhotoJarvis Field 1998
X9xiiiPhotoSpring Close 1998
X9yPhotoHill CottagesFrom rear
X10aiPhotoCockleys, Colam Lane 1990sTaken from entrance to Ryefield
X10aiiPhotoHouses east of Cockleys Colam Lane 1990s
X10aiiiPhotoTop of Colam Lane 1998L to R: Anns Cottage, Cranley cottage and Hill Cottage
X10aivPhotoEntrance to Colam Lane 1998Hill Cottage
X10biPhotoRyefield Houses 1990s
X10biiPhotoRyefield Houses 1990s1990s
X10biiiPhotoEntrance to Ryefield
X10bivPhotoColam Lane 1998Cockleys (opposite Ryefield entrance)
X10cPhotoChestnut Cottage 1997Junction of Colam Lane and Holybread Road
X10diPhotoCuckoos FarmFrom Chapel Lane
X10eivPhotoColam LaneOld photo marked Coldham Lane
X10evPhotoColam Lane 1998Entrance to Rectory on left
X10fPhotoMiss Perry's House Colam Lane
X10giiiPhotoPhoto of Old Rectory (front view)
X10givPhotoPhoto of Old Rectory (rear view)
X11aiiPhotoGreat Graces
X11aiiiPhotoGraces WalkTaken in 1978 by Ian Chalmers
X11aivPhotoGraces WalkTaken in 1978 by Ian Chalmers
X11bPhotoLittle Graces
X11ciPhotoOld RiffhamsLarge copy of Spalding postcard No.568; c.1930s
X11ciiPhotoFlower ShowPostcard; 1907; Danbury and Little Baddow flower show at Riffhams
X11ciiiPhotoOld Riffhams (close-up looking down Riffhams Chase)Fred Spalding postcard labelled Old Riffans, Little Baddow
X11civPhotoOld Riffhams
X11cvPhotoOld RiffhamsOpen Day c 1990s
X11cviPhotoRiffhamsFrom Spalding postcard No.564
X11cviiPhotoOld RiffhamsHM Paterson sketch
X11cxPhotoView from Riffhams Chase towards Riffhams
X11cxiPhotoRiffhams ChaseView of Long Wood from the Chase
X11d5iPhotoOld Riffhams4 photos, April 2005;
X11diPhotoWater Hall
X11diiPhotoWater Hall c.1990
X11diiiPhotoRiffhams Chase and Longwood
X11divPhotoNew Riffhams
X11eiiPhotoNew Lodge c.1970s
X11fPhotoNew Riffhams 2006Open Gardens
X11f6PhotoGenerals Arms c.1960Cars suggest possibly later
X11fiPhotoThatched Cottage c.1990The Ridge
X11fiiiPhotoThatched CottageThe Ridge; detail of chimneys and thatch
X11fixPhotoThe RidgeLooking towards the crossroads and Colam Lane; 1999
X11fvPhotoThatched CottageThe Ridge; roof detail; new thatch; 1990
X11fviPhotoGenerals Arms 1998
X11fviiPhotoThe RidgeFrom near 'Jocks Lodge', looking south towards Danbury
X11gPhotoPostcard of Mill CottageNo date
X11giPhotoPostcard of Riffhams ChaseBlack and white postcard; uncertain of exact position, possibly Riffhams Lane?
X11giiPhotoRiffhams Chase 1950s
X11giiiPhotoMill Lane
X11givPhotoRiffhams Chase in winter
X11hPhotoPostcard labelled Leading to the Old RodneyShows Mill Cottage
X11hiiPhotoMill LaneJun-05
X11hiiiPhotoSpalding postcard No.570 Mill Cottage, Mill LaneTaken between 1905 and 1909
X11hivPhotoMill MeadShows drive from Mill Lane to Mill Mead. To the left is where Oaklea now stands.
X11hvPhotoMeadows, Mill lane
X11jiPhotoPatenteesTaken after 1920
X11jiiPhotoPatenteesJun-05
X11k2PhotoDanbury and Lingwood CommonNational Trust sign
X11liPhotoPulcherines
X11miPhotoBack of the Luard's house, The Ridge
X12aPhotoHeather Hills Earthwork 1997From Pillow Barrow to outside earthworks to the North
X12bPhotoHeather Hills Earthwork 1997Taken from just east of the earthworks
X12cPhotoHeather Hills Earthwork 1997Ditch between inner and outer ramparts
X12dPhotoHeather Hills Earthwork 1997from inner rampart looking at ditch
X12ePhotoHeather Hills Earthwork 1997Taken from ditch (and showing Simon Johnson in it), and showing inner rampart running in front of seat
X12fPhotoHeather Hills Earthwork 1997Outer rampart
X12g1PhotoHeather Hills Earthwork 1997Possibly A on map, showing ramparts and ditch, facing WNW
X12g2PhotoHeather Hills Earthwork 1997From inner rampart; Possibly B on map
X12g3PhotoHeather Hills Earthwork 1997Outer rampart; Possibly C on map
X12g4PhotoHeather Hills Earthwork 1997Facing south; outer rampart; Possibly D on map
X12kPhoto1960 opening of new Memorial HallRev Berridge, Mrs Hood, Mr R Hovenden (Chairman of Parish Council)
X12lPhotoHeather Hills Earthwork 1997Mounted map by Jesse Berridge (from the Essex Review, 1923); this is the reference map for photos X12g1 - g4
X12mPhotoHeather Hills Earthwork 1997photo of the two ramparts separated by the ditch
X12nPhotoHeather Hills Earthwork 1997view near Hill fort
X12oPhotoHeather Hills Earthwork 1997view near the Hill fort
X12pPhotoHeather Hills Earthwork 1997near Hill fort
X12qPhotoHeather Hills 1997Old track, known as York Street
X12rPhotoJesse Berridge c.1894Photo showing him as a young man
X12sPhotoRev Jesse Berridge c.1945Photo showing him as an old man
X12tPhotoJesse Berridge c.1918Out shooting
X14aPhotoUnveiling ceremony; new Village SignEaster Monday 2000; Shows Nora Shipman
X14bPhotoUnveiling ceremony; new Village SignEaster Monday 2000; Shows unveiling by Jenny Atkinson
X14cPhotoUnveiling ceremony; new Village SignEaster Monday 2000; Shows unveiling by Jenny Atkinson
X15aPhotoDuke Street, ChelmsfordPostcard c.1910-20
X15bPhotoTindal Square, ChelmsfordPostcard c.1910-20
X15cPhotoMoulsham Street, ChelmsfordPostcard c.1900; looking towards the Stone Bridge
X15dPhotoEve's Corner, DanburyPostcard; 1952
X15ePhotoPhoto of 2 menMid/late 19th century; men are unidentified
X15fPhotoOld Baddow Mill, EssexOld postcard of painting, previously listed as 'unknown landscape', but top left it says 'Old Baddow Mill, Essex'
X15nPhotoAdams Cottages, Eve's Corner, Danbury
X15pPhotoBassettsOak room panelling, late 16th century
X15qPhotoNew BassettsPostcard view, c.1920s
X15rPhotoNew BassettsPostcard, 1920s
X15sPhotoOld BassettsJun-05
X15tArtworkWatercolour of Griffin at carnival time by Jill Goodson.
X16aiiiPhotoPostcard of Old Rodney
X16avPhotoRodney HouseOld Rodney before extension. Spalding No.384
X16aviPhotoOld Rodney1918; photo of house with pony and trap
X16aviiPhotoOld RodneyPostcard of Rodney after the extension had been built; from original pen and ink drawing
X16bPhotoThe Old RodneyView from the Heather Hills; copy of postcard, labelled 'Baddow Rodney'
X16biPhotoEntrance to Heather HillsPhoto dates 1970 - 1980s
X16bivPhotoRodney House c.1920Rodney showing drive, before extension. Spalding postcard No.379
X16ciPhotoPostcard labelled "A corner of the Tea Garden, The Olde Rodney"
X16ciiiPhotoOld RodneyDogs in old Rodney, 1930; rear is marked 'Pat and Jock' also 'Tea Veranda and shop'
X16civPhotoThe Old RodneyView from the garden; copy of postcard labelled 'The Rodney, Nr Maldon'
X16cvPhotoHeather Hills
X16diiPhotoHeather HillsAdults and children; postcard labelled 'The Old Rodney'; probably taken from behind the school looking eastwards
X16diiiPhotoThe Heather HillsPostcard labelled 'The Old Rodney';
X16divPhotoCattle on the Heather Hills - post card b7972
X16eiiPhotoRodney House, Baddow RodneyPostcard 1904
X16eiiiPhotoThe Old RodneyColoured photograph; postcard sent in 1906
X16eivPhotoRodney House from Heather HillsPostcard 1904
X16flPhotoThe RodneySpalding postcard No 68; possibly Edwardian
X16fmPhotoThe RodneySepia postcard; Gowers Ltd of Maldon, No 282; misprint says 'Baddon Rodney'; postally used 1919
X16fnPhotoThe Old RodneyPostcard showing family with dog sitting on grass. Labelled Little Baddow Number 1
X16fqPhotoGirl on Rodney CommonPostcard dated 1917
X16fuPhotoTennis Courts at the Old Rodney, c.1930
X17a1ArtworkCopy of old sketch of Forge
X17a2PhotoAlbert Everett and Mr HaywardAt Forge: Hayward known as 'moon man' because he was affected by the moon, and once assaulted Albert Everett at that time of month.
X17a3PhotoCopy of a sketch of the The Forge 1957
X17a5PhotoThe Forge 1997The Forge as a private house. Home of Shirley Cope and Charles Cope at that time.
X17a7PhotoThe Hoppet 1920sWoman, gardener and two dogs at back of house
X17a8PhotoThe Hoppet 1920s
X17a9PhotoThe Old Forge 2005
X17a10PhotoThe Old Forge 2005
X17b1PhotoHolybread Lane December 1997Looking east, with Holybred Wood on the left
X17b2PhotoHolybread and Colam LaneLooking westwards towards Cuckoos Farm and Chestnut Cottage; Spalding Postcard No.571
X17b3PhotoHolybred Wood Springtime 1999Bluebells
X17b4PhotoHolybred Wood Springtime 1999Bluebells
X17b5PhotoPhoto of junction of Holybred Lane and North Hill, Summer 2001
X17c2PhotoLittle Baddow Hall1989; shows north wall with proposed fireplace / oven ?
X17c3PhotoLittle Baddow Hall (Aerial view) c.1950Taken from top of Church tower after 1952, since the field top left was a meadow until then
X17c4PhotoLittle Baddow HallSketch of Hall as an Arts Centre, c.1975
X17c5PhotoLittle Baddow Hall c.1980s
X17c6PhotoLittle Baddow Hall 1989Taken from the orchard
X17c7PhotoLittle Baddow Hall c.1950s
X17c9PhotoLittle Baddow Hall2002
X17c10PhotoLittle Baddow Hall 2005
X17d1PhotoHall Cottage, Church Road 1991
X17e1PhotoChelmer Cottage
X17f1PhotoLittle Baddow Hall Fruit FarmGrubbed out fruit trees
X17f2PhotoLittle Baddow Hall Fruit FarmDisplay board at entrance
X17f3PhotoLittle Baddow Hall Fruit farmPick your own strawberries
X17f4PhotoLittle Baddow Hall Fruit FarmFruit Trees - end of 20th century
X17g1PhotoHoppet, Chapel LaneFrom the Hoppet Collection
X17g2PhotoThe Hoppet, Chapel LanePhoto plus photocopy; 1930s
X17g3PhotoThe Hoppet, Chapel Lane
X17g4PhotoJoyce Thornton (nee Briscoe) at the HoppetFrom the Hoppet Collection
X17g6PhotoS Cope and her FatherAt The Hoppet
X17g7PhotoFamily photo at The HoppetFrom the Hoppet Collection
X17g8PhotoFamily at The HoppetFrom Hoppet Collection
X17g9PhotoDog at the HoppetFrom Hoppet collection
X17g10PhotoCopy of 1914 sketch of The Hoppet by Joseph Pike
X17h1PhotoRose CottageHolybread Lane; 1999
X18aPhotoSchool class photo c.1915At side of Village School (St Andrews); postcard undated
X18bPhotoSchool class photo c.1910-1920With teacher; postcard undated;
X18cPhotoSchool class photoUndated
X18fPhotoSchool class photo 1928[L to R] Row 1: John Murrell, Archie Cameron, Charlie Parmenter, Leslie Winger, ?, George Brazier; Row 2: Basil?, George Kemp, Edith Scroggins, Doris Knight, Gladys Spooner, Irene Wright, Norah Shipman, Peggy ?, Graham Dawkins, Peter Sergeant; Row3: Isabel Hodges, Kathleeen Stubbings, Dolly Winger, Beryl Vanstone, Margaret Parmenter, Emily Lock, Lily Westwood, Jean Ager; Row 4 Lesley Joslin, Don Sergeant, Ken Wright
X18gPhotoSchool class photo c.1890s/1900sOutside the National School; Miss Clench on left, Mr Thomas on right
X18iPhotoSchool class photo c.1910Mr Taylor on left
X18kPhotoSchool group photo, undated possibly 1930s
X18lPhotoEvacuees from Tottenham1939; outside the Congregational Chapel
X18mPhotoSchool Class photo, undated possibly 1940s
X18p1Photo1931-32 Little Baddow School Country DancingNita Humphries, Joan or Dorothy Wright, Lily Westwood, Beryl Vanstone, Jean Ager, Phyllis Lightfoot, Ron Hunt, Monty Peacock, Tom Lock, George Brazier, George Kemp, Ken Winger
X18p2PhotoFlower Fairies of Spring 1938Including Glenys Scrivener, Pat Willett, Joyce Lightfoot, Peggy Baines (Miles) Olive Enefer (Hughes) Wendy Taylor Peggy Smith Edie Rolfe Geoffrey French.
X18p4Photo1931-32 Little Baddow School Country DancingEmmie Lock, Phyl Lightfoot, Jean Ager, Nita Humphries, Beryl Vanstone, Kathy Stubbings, Lily Westwood
X18p5Photo1931-32 Little Baddow School Country DancingDorothy Wright, George Kemp, Jean Ager, Tom Lock, Ron Hunt, Beryl Vanstone, Nita Humphries, Ken Winger
X18p6Photo1931-32 Little Baddow Stool-Ball TeamPhyl Lightfoot, Joan Wright, Norah Shipman, Lily Westwood, Margaret Parmenter, Nita Humphries, Emmi Lock, Kathy Stubbings, Florence Waite, Jean Ager
X18qPhotoSchool class photo 1910/1912Back row: far left is Alec Smith; 2nd row: 6th left Una Bickmore (married Beckworth); Bottom Row 2nd right, Hilda Smith, 1st right May Smith
X18sPhotoLittle Baddow School Class photo c.1927Back Row: Leslie Joslin, Ron Wiggins, Run Puddephatt, Roger Joslin, Charlie Parmenter, Monty Peacock, George Kemp, Peter Sargeant; Second Row: Phoebe Everett, Norah Shipman, Stella Woodhouse, Frances Wright, Nancy Wilson, Peggy Ramsey, Doris Knight, Gwen Rolfe, Jean Ager, Cathy Stubbings, Miss Thrift; Third Row: Ken Wright, Joan Wright, Vera Coker, Gladys Spooner, ? Patrick, Margaret Parmenter, Isobel Hedges, Dorothy Wright, Hilda Brown, Lily Westwood, Irene Wright, Phyllis Lightfoot, Beryl Vanstone, Emily Lock; Front Row: Tom Lock, John Webb, Don Sargeant, John Brown, Billy Wright, Lenny Wright, Basil Ramsey, Ken Winger
X19aPhotoScout HutIn Edward VIII Scout Pack, Little Baddow; Essex Countryside, Winter 1952/3
X19bPhotoFootball Team 1907
X19cPhotoScouts with Jesse Berridge (Scoutmaster), 1915-1919? Sargeant, Lew Peacodle, Percy Enefer, R B Warsop, Anthony Allen, Fred Durham, Jesse Berridge, Bill Stubbings George King, Sid Enefer, Ernie Smith
X19dPhoto1st Little Baddow Boy Scouts in Camp on Osea Island, Maldon August 1935Back row: Ken Wright, Archie Cameron, Rob Shortt, Peter Sargeant,, Bernard Ager (Scoutmaster), Harry Shortt, Ron Puddephatt. In front of them: Ken Peacock (yawning), Ronnie Joslin, Jack Pheby, Don Sargeant, John Murrell. Middle Row: Grandma (Mrs Joslin), Mrs Puddephatt, Mrs Pheby, Mrs Pud's niece, Mrs Connie Burton. Front Row: Beryl Vanstone, Nita Humphreys, Jean Ager, Betty Ager, Clifford Joslin
X19ePhotoHockey team 1950sBack row l to r: Peter Thomason, Nigel Burch, Norman Pinder, Tubby Webb, John Fowler, Roy Hallowell, Mike Parker; front row: ?, Noel Taylor, John Munro; Bob Upson
X19fPhotoHockey Team early 1950s? Middle front row Wilf Sizer (Battle of Britain pilot), Back row right is Bill Birch
X19gPhotoGuides' playing fieldsFrom Riffhams Chase entrance by Ann Poulard
X19hPhotoGuides' Camp SiteOpposite Old Riffhams
X20a1PhotoGenerals Arms Garden 1999
X20b1PhotoRodney Inn Saloon bar 1999
X21a1PhotoPheasant House FarmVera Clarke demonstrating water carrying c.1990
X21a3PhotoPheasant House FarmVera Clarke (and Doris Long) demonstrating water carrying before the advent of piped water 1990
X21a4PhotoPheasant House FarmVera Clarke demonstrating water carrying c.1990
X21a5PhotoPheasant House FarmMr Knight
X21b1PhotoPostcard of Gibbs, Spring Elms LaneBefore the road was made up
X21c1PhotoSweeps Cottage, Spring Elms Lane
X21d1PhotoRodney GateCorner of Mill Road and Spring Elms Lane
X21fPhotoTwo photos of slaughter house (pre-1958) now Ridge House behind Well House garden, Spring Elms Lane
X22a1PhotoEssex Wildlife Trust ReserveVolunteers in one of the Trust's reserves; Geoff Pyman on right;
X22a2PhotoEssex Wildlife Trust ReserveVolunteer strimming bracken
X22a3PhotoThe Heather HillsManaged by the Essex Wildlife Trust; photo c 1998; used in "Little Baddow: a century of village life"
X22a4PhotoEssex Wildlife Trust ReserveProbably between Woodham Walter Common and the Ridge; one of the Danbury Ridge reserves c.1998
X23dPhotoSports day at Stalag VIII-BFrom Alfred Willett memorabilia; Alfred Willett is ringed
X23gPhotoCanadian War Memorial at Vimy RidgePostcard
X23hPhotoFuneral of Soldier at Stalag VIII-BFrom Alfred Willett memorabilia
X23iPhotoFuneral at Stalag VIII-BFrom Alfred Willett memorabilia
X23jPhotoFuneral at Stalag VIII-BFrom Alfred Willett memorabilia
X23kPhotoFuneral at Stalag VIII-BFrom Alfred Willett memorabilia
X23l1PhotoFuneral at Stalag VIII-BFrom Alfred Willett memorabilia
X23l2PhotoFuneral at Stalag VIII-BFrom Alfred Willett's memorabilia
X23mPhotoPOW group at Stalag VIII-BFrom Alfred Willett's memorabilia; Willett is ringed on photo
X23nPhotoPOW group at Stalag VIII-BAlfred Willett's memorabilia; Willett is ringed on photo
X23pPhotoPOW group at Stalag VIII-BAlfred Willett arrowed in photo
X24aPhotoChildren's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 3 Sept 1988Patricia Stewart, in aid of Church restoration?
X24bPhotoChildren's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 3 Sept 1988Patricia Stewart and Margaret Martin;
X24cPhotoChildren's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 3 Sept 1988
X24dPhotoChildren's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 3 Sept 1988
X24ePhotoChildren's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 3 Sept 1988
X24fPhotoChildren's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 3 Sept 1988
X24gPhotoChildren's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 3 Sept 1988
X24hPhotoChildren's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 3 Sept 1988
X24iPhotoChildren's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 3 Sept 1988John Gibson?
X24jPhotoChildren's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 3 Sept 1988Rector (Robin Turner); Ted Grace; Sheila Turner; John Lowe
X24kPhotoChildren's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 3 Sept 1988Ted Grace; John Lowe
X24lPhotoChildren's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 3 Sept 1988
X24mPhotoSilver Jubilee Children's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 6 June 1977Tea in the garage at Walters Cottage
X24nPhotoSilver Jubilee Children's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 6 June 1977Dennis Gill (Chairman Parish Council); Norman Claxton (Parish Councillor); Patricia Stewart (Parish Councillor)
X24oPhotoSilver Jubilee Children's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 6 June 1977
X24pPhotoSilver Jubilee Children's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 6 June 1977
X24qPhotoSilver Jubilee Children's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 6 June 1977
X24rPhotoSilver Jubilee Children's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 6 June 1977
X24sPhotoSilver Jubilee Children's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 6 June 1977
X24vPhotoSilver Jubilee Children's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 6 June 1977
X24wPhotoSilver Jubilee Children's Garden Party at Walters Cottage 6 June 1977Alastair Stewart;
X24/2tPhotoWorld's Biggest Coffee Morning Walters Cottage 3 October 1997Bet Ashford; Bric a Brac stall;
X24/2uPhotoWorld's Biggest Coffee Morning Walters Cottage 3 October 1997
X24/2vPhotoWorld's Biggest Coffee Morning Walters Cottage 3 October 1997Geoff Pyman; John Daniels (in doorway);
X24/2wPhotoWorld's Biggest Coffee Morning Walters Cottage 3 October 1997John Daniels; Mary Klaber;
X24/2xPhotoWorld's Biggest Coffee Morning Walters Cottage 3 October 1997Margaret Coppell; Margaret Dowley; Linda Bradley; Ted Grace;
X24/2yPhotoWorld's Biggest Coffee Morning Walters Cottage 3 October 1997Linda Bradley
X24/2z1PhotoWorld's Biggest Coffee Morning Walters Cottage 3 October 1997
X24/2z2PhotoWorld's Biggest Coffee Morning Walters Cottage 3 October 1997Jean Gray; Margaret Coppell; Brenda Hoosen; Ten Grace; Linda Bradley
X25bPhotoHarry Shortt and Peter SergeantHarry Shortt was killed in the war
X25cPhotoMemorial Hall Roll of HonourPeople from Little Baddow who died in WWI and WWII
X25dPhotoCharles ThompsonPhotocopy of photo: served with the 5th battalion, Essex Reg, 8th Army in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, 1940-46
X25ePhotoKenneth WingerCopy of a photo of Kenneth Winger (R.E. in uniform) and another unnamed man
X26Photo17th Century Faire and History Exhibition 8 June 2006Set of 84 photos of various scenes and people with no details attached
X26/2Photo17th Century Faire and History Exhibition 8 June 2006Set of 13 photos of event, evening and following day's service
X28a2PhotoSpalding postcard of The Navigation (No.387)Postcard dated 1907; barge near bridge;
X28a4PhotoChildren near Paper Mill Bridge
X28a5PhotoFloods in fields near Church Road Bridge
X28a6PhotoFloods in river near Paper Mill bridge
X28a8PhotoPaper Mill Bridge c.1930sPostcard labelled Ye Olde Bridge, Little Baddow
X28a12PhotoPaper Mill Bridge in backgroundMrs Mary Martin; taken in the 1960s
X28a13PhotoPaper Mill Lockwith Navigation Company office boarded up; 1970s?; Note no pleasure boats; modern slipway not yet in place; compare with X28d4
X28a15PhotoPaper Mill Bridge 1997
X28b2PhotoLittle Baddow MillAlso known as Kings Mill; view from Boreham side of canal, just below lock;
X28b3PhotoSandon BrookFrom Church Road just before the brook joins the Chelmer; Children playing in stream, cows in field, caravan park in background;
X28b4PhotoSunken barge near Little Baddow Lock c.1970Possibly Susan (since restored) in the coal wharf
X28b5PhotoKings MillPhoto from Boreham bank; date unknown;
X28c2PhotoPaper MillDate on reverse is 1910; problematic - when was it burnt down?;
X28c3PhotoCopy of sketch of Paper MillNo date or further details;
X28c4PhotoPaper Mill LockPen and ink sketch; 1999;
X28c6PhotoPaper Mill LockWatercolour by Rod Brown; postcard;
X28c7PhotoPaper Mill Lock and VictoriaWatercolour by Rod Brown; postcard; shows the barge 'Victoria' in foreground
X28c8PhotoPaper Mill Lock 2002New coffee shop table
X28c9PhotoPaper Mill Lock 2002Canal pleasure boat ready for refurbishment
X28c10PhotoPaper Mill Lock 2002Canal pleasure boat ready for refurbishment
X28c11PhotoPaper Mill Lock 2002
X28c12PhotoPaper Mill Lock 2002
X28d1PhotoPaper Mill Lock HouseShows boy with cat and female sitting on lock beam
X28d2PhotoMarven Family outside Lock houseLocation uncertain - possibly Sandford Mill or Little Baddow
X28d3PhotoPaper Mill lock area1998;
X28d4PhotoPaper Mill lock areaUndated; shows the Victoria and slipway;
X28d5PhotoPaper Mill lock areaUndated; taken at same time as X28d4?;
X28d6PhotoPaper Mill lock areaTaken from below lock; 1998;
X28e5PhotoPaper Mill Bridge c.1920s
X28e6PhotoPaper Mill Bridge c.1950s ?
X28f2PhotoRowing boat on ChelmerBetween Rushes and Paper Mill locks (Locks 4 and 5) c.1914-1918;
X28f3PhotoPaper Mill lock area 1998
X28f4PhotoNavigation Office at Paper Mill Lock 1998
X28g1PhotoWeir at Rushes Lock (Lock 4)
X28g2PhotoFlooding and weir at Paper Mill lock
X28h1PhotoMt and Mrs StraceyPaper Mill Bridge, 1928
X28h3PhotoBoy fishing on River Chelmer at Little Baddow
X28j1PhotoWeirs at Paper MillNo date given
X28j2PhotoConfluence of Sandon Brook and ChelmerMelting ice
X28j3PhotoRiver ChelmerEarly postcard
X28j4PhotoWeir at King's MillSepia print, no date, 'R Chelmer Back Water Weir King's Mill'
X28j5PhotoFloods near Paper MillNo date
X28j6PhotoFlooded field near Paper Mill LockNo date
X28k1PhotoPermanently flooded area near Paper Mill LockNorth side of navigation, 1998
X28k2PhotoPermanently flooded area near Paper Mill LockNorth side of navigation, 1998
X28k3PhotoPermanently flooded area near Paper Mill Lock with boatLooking north over the navigation, 1998
X28k4PhotoFloods March 1947View from below the Church across Sandon Brook (along line of elms) towards King's Mill
X28l1PhotoBarnes Mill, Springfield
X28m1PhotoSmuggler's Barn 2000To the east of Paper Mill Lock on the north bank of the navigation
X28m2PhotoSmuggler's Barn 1996To the east of Paper Mill Lock on the north bank of the navigation
X28m3PhotoSmuggler's Barn 1996To the east of Paper Mill Lock on the north bank of the navigation
X29bPhotoRiver Chelmer at Paper Mill weirLarge photo
X29dPhotoPaper Mill lock gates 1960sLarge photo taken from upstream of lock
X29ePhotoRiver Chelmer near Paper Mill BridgeLarge photo
X29fPhotoPostcard of river Chelmer posted 23rd June 1911Shows river immediately below Little Baddow lock house
X29jPhotoColour card of watercolour painting of Paper Mill Lock and VictoriaOriginal by James Merriott
X30a-lDocB&W photos of a wooden model of Water HallIncluding a letter from D.C.Hurley from Danbury of DH Photography dated 27 January 1986
X30m-yPhotoModel of timber structure of Water Hall12 colour photos
X31PhotoKathy Paterson's wedding1927, LHS scouts Alf Parmenter and Willy Martin, RHS scout Reg Lightfoot, choir women: (left to right) Mrs Wright, Edie Hunt, Mrs Puddephatt, Mrs A Ager Miss Shipman
X32Aa-cPhotoURC ceremony to honour Miss Marven3 photos of the ceremony; Miss Marven, Mark Rowland, Lynn Coppell, Laura Ashford, Andy Coppell, Mrs Opie, Revd Collingwood, Peter Wiggs,
X32Ad1-9PhotoWedding of Rev Margaret Thomas and Norman Ashby12/7/1997, (also pic of Jennifer Mead); Alan Ashford, Bet Grace, Elizabeth Bourn, John Gibson, Heather and Margaret Coppell, Hazel Rowland, Shirley Gibson, Pat Herniman, Bet Ashford, Brenda Hoosen,
X32a-dPhotoGale damage to URC roof 1987East side, exposed roof timbers
X32e-fPhotoDemolition of URC chimney March 1988South-west view of church, X32f has view before demolition
X32gPhotoURC roof repairs early 1988East side of roof
X32hPhotoURC west side November 1987
X32i1PhotoURC west side window 1987
X32i2PhotoURC north wall window 1987
X32jPhotoURC window west side 1987
X32lPhotoURC inside view of west window
X32mPhotoURC inside view of north window
X32nPhotoURC inside view of west windows
X32qPhotoURC lampsEast wall, original oil lamps converted to electricity
X32uPhotoCopy of c.1852-1888 black and white photo of chapelThe minister Thomas Morell with two crinolined ladies standing by the rear door now removed
X32vPhotoCopy of sketch of chapel after alterations made during incumbency of Rev J H StanleyThe pulpit had been returned to its original position on the south wall, the gallery removed and the north wall door bricked in. Alterations included the provision of a wood block floor and the present seating.
X32yPhotoCopies of old photos of Chapel and Manse
X32zPhotoURC and Manse interior photos 2000(1) west wall, (2) vestry door, (3) west wall, (4) pulpit south wall, (5) east wall, (6) window north wall, (7) converted oil lamps, (8) east side, (9) south side, (10) south-east corner plus part of stables, (11) east side with porch, (12) south east corner (13-15) history room in Manse
X33aPhotoRiver near Paper MillAerial view taken Aug 13th 1989, shows North Hill to left and Hatfield Peverell Road to right
X33b-fPhotoNorth Hill aerial viewTaken Aug 13th 1989
X34PhotoToddler Group - unknown date
X36ciDocColour photograph of 4 people holding a sign saying ‘Holybred Wood Appeal’
X36ciiiPhotoPurchase of Holybred Wood5 photos at meeting announcing the successful purchase of the wood. 2001
X37cPhotoGrace's WalkColour postcard dated 1915
X38a1-11PhotoSt Mary's Church wall painting conservation 1994Set of 11 photos of conservation
X38b1PhotoChurch repairsCrack repairs, NW corner of nave
X38b2PhotoChurch repairsNorth west buttress crack. June 1992.
X38b3PhotoChurch repairsBeam to be replaced. June 1992
X38b4PhotoChurch repairsBeam replacement. June 1992
X38b5PhotoChurch repairs.North west buttress repair completed. June 1992.
X38b6PhotoChurch repairs.North side beams and flooring. July 1992
X38b8PhotoChurch repairsReplacement oak beam. June 1992
X38b9PhotoChurch repairsCrack repairs in porch. June 1992
X38b10PhotoChurch repairsPorch and adjacent wall, stage 1 of repairs, June 1992
X38b11PhotoChurch repairsScaffolding to ceiling of nave, June 1992.
X38b12PhotoChurch repairsOrgan being protected, June 1992; Ted Grace
X38b13PhotoChurch repairsScaffolding in nave. June 1992
X38b15PhotoChurch repairsRoof details, July 1992
X38b16PhotoChurch repairsLion on roof. October 1992
X38b17PhotoChurch repairsRoof. July 1992
X38b18PhotoChurch repairsRoof. June 1992
X38b19PhotoChurch repairsNew roof, south-west corner. October 1992.
X38b20PhotoChurch repairsNew roof. North West corner. October 1992
X38b21PhotoChurch repairsNew beams in roof. July 1992
X38b22PhotoChurch repairs2 beams to be replaced. July 1992
X38b23PhotoChurch repairsArrival of new beams. June 1992
X38c1-12PhotoChurch repairs
X39a1PhotoSt Mary's Church, South View c.1955Taken by Bernard Martin
X39a2PhotoSt Mary's Church, view of porch c.1955Taken by Bernard Martin
X39a3PhotoSt Mary's Church, view of porchTaken by Bernard Martin
X39a4PhotoSt Mary's Church, entrance gateTaken by Bernard Martin
X39a5PhotoSt Mary's Church c.1990View from road
X39a6PhotoSt Mary's ChurchPostcard, south east view.
X39a7PhotoSt Mary's ChurchPostcard, view from road
X39a8PhotoSt Mary's ChurchWall detail
X39b1PhotoSt Mary's Church, South View c.1955Smaller version of X39a1
X39b2PhotoSt Mary's ChurchPorch view
X39b3PhotoSt Mary's Church, South View 1983Colour photo by Mr Ager
X39b4Photo1924 print of St Mary’s Church lit by oil lamp by W G Thomas
X39c1PhotoSt Mary's Church, view of porch c.1955Taken by B Martin, Smaller version of X39a2
X39d1PhotoSt Mary's Church Coloured Postcard c.1970South East view of Church.
X39d2PhotoSt Mary's ChurchView from road.
X39e1-4PhotoRemoval of St Mary's Bells Jan 19864 photos
X39gPhotoSt Mary's Church, St Christopher painting c.1970/80s
X40a1PhotoSt Mary's Church 1984View of inside south door
X40a2PhotoSt Mary's Church 1984View of nave after collapsed flor repaired
X40a3PhotoSt Mary's Church 1984View of nave and chancel
X40a4PhotoSt Mary's Church 1984View of St Christopher mural
X40a5PhotoSt Mary's ChurchNave and chapel
X40a6PhotoSt Christopher wall paintingPostcard.
X40a7PhotoSt Mary's ChurchAltar
X40a8PhotoSt Mary's ChurchOrgan and pews.
X40a10PhotoSt Mary's ChurchView of on-going service.
X40a11PhotoSt Mary's ChurchBack of Church
X40a12PhotoSt Mary's Church Roll of Honour 1914-1918Photo 1999
X40a13PhotoSt Mary's ChurchTomb of Sir Henry Mildmay in Chancel
X40a14PhotoSt Mary's ChurchPhotos of notes on the old Register Chest.
X40a15PhotoSt Mary's Church, Old Register ChestThis chest was provided to comply with an ecclesiastical mandate of 1603 which said that a coffer with three locks should be provided for the parish register, with the minister holding one set of keys and the churchwardens the other two so that all three must be present in order to take the book out.
The oak beam was 6'8'' long but the box cavity only 3' long.
X40a16PhotoSt Mary's ChurchView of altar, taken by B Martin about 1955
X40b1PhotoURC Flower Festival
X40b2PhotoSt Mary's Church Flower Festival
X40b3PhotoSt Mary's Church Flower Festival
X40b4PhotoURC Flower Festival
X40b5PhotoURC Flower Festival
X40b6PhotoSt Mary's Church Flower Festival
X40b7PhotoSt Mary's Church Flower Festival
X40b8PhotoSt Mary's ChurchFestival, Christmas 1989. Robin Turner.
X40c1-2PhotoSt Mary's ChurchPicture of note signed by Jesse Berridge 1924 concerning list of rectors and vicars
X41aPhotoJohn Vale’s Butcher ShopNorth Hill 1950s and 1970s
X44cPhotoRobjohnsFront field with stooked oats c.1940-50
X44dPhotoRobjohnsHouse 10 July 1955
X44ePhotoRobjohnsHouse with apple tree Pinus Malus with pig sties in the background
X44fPhotoRobjohnsStable with pony and jersey cow
X44gPhotoRobjohnsGarage
X44hPhotoRobjohnsAerial photo of house and garden
X45PhotoC&G Co 8 Northamptonshire Regiment Little Baddow Camp c.1910Postcard sent by Alf Fleet to his parents in Kettering
X46k1PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryHist Soc/URC Little Baddow/American visitors to Little Baddow for the celebration; July 1986
X46k2PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryService in Cuckoos' garden July 1986
X46k3PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryBrownies at Cuckoos Farm July 1986
X46k4PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryGroup in Cuckoos house July 1986
X46k5PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryPlaque on Cuckoos' wall July 1986
X46k6PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryGroup in Cuckoos' garden July 1986
X46k7PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryGroup in Cuckoos' garden July 1986
X46k8PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryGroup in Cuckoos' garden July 1986
X46k9PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryGroup in Cuckoos' garden July 1986
X46k10PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryLunch at Little Baddow Hall July 1986
X46k11PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryLunch at Little Baddow Hall July 1986
X46k12PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryLunch at Little Baddow Hall July 1986
X46k13PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryLunch at Little Baddow Hall July 1986
X46k14PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryLunch at Little Baddow Hall July 1986
X46k15PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryChelmsford Cathedral Celebration July 1986
X46k16PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryChelmsford Cathedral Celebrations July 1986
X46k17PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryChelmsford Cathedral Celebrations July 1986
X46k18PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryChelmsford Cathedral Celebrations July 1986
X46k19PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryChelmsford Cathedral Celebrations July 1986
X46k20PhotoHooker's birth 400th AnniversaryChelmsford Cathedral Celebrations July 1986
X46t1PhotoHooker and EliotRev Maclean's Hooker birth 400th Anniversary Annual Lecture 1986 Memorial Hall
X46t2PhotoHooker and EliotRev Maclean's Hooker birth 400th Anniversary Annual Lecture 1986 Memorial Hall
X46t3PhotoHooker and EliotRev Maclean's Hooker birth 400th Anniversary Annual Lecture 1986 Memorial Hall
X46t4PhotoHooker and EliotRev Maclean's Hooker birth 400th Anniversary Annual Lecture 1986 Memorial Hall
X49a1Photo57 Hillside, North Hill and The ReturnTaken in the 1930s, Bill Marsh is shown outside The Return, where he lived. Shows weatherboarding.
X49a2Photo57 Hillside, North Hill and The ReturnTaken in 1997 for comparison with X49a1
X49b1PhotoSpalding postcard No.385 of Coleraines c.1910Photo number is the same as that in 2000:0026 and 2020:0165 except no figure in doorway
X49b2PhotoColerainesTaken in 1997 for comparison with X49b1
X49c2PhotoNorth Hill view down the hill from near Warren Cottage, showing Hillside CottageTaken in 1997 for comparison with 2000.0051
X49d1PhotoChurch RoadBetween the Church and LB Hall
X49d2PhotoChurch Road between Church and LB HallTaken in 1997 for comparison with X49d1
X49e2PhotoCongregational ChapelTaken in 1997 for comparison with X49e1
X49f1PhotoMill LaneLooking towards Old Rodney. Taken c.1910
X49f2PhotoMill Lane looking towards Old RodneyTaken in 1997 for comparison with X49f1
X49g1PhotoNorth Hill near ColerainesShows Kitty delivering milk; taken c.1910
X49g2PhotoNorth Hill near ColerainesTaken 1997 for comparison with X49g1
X49h2PhotoColam Lane looking towards Sorrell's corner 1997Same view as 2000.0226
X49j2PhotoNorth Hill looking down the hill from near the Rodney PHTaken in 1997 for comparison with 2020.0143
X49k2PhotoOld RodneyTaken in 1997 for comparison with B192z
X49l2PhotoOld RodneyTaken in 1997, showing same view as X16avi
X49m2PhotoWarren CottageView down North Hill, showing Warren Cottage; taken in 1997 same view as 2000.0027
X49n1PhotoThe Rodney PH 1930sLicensees were the Goldlays; often took fishermen
X49n2PhotoThe Rodney PH 1997Showing same view as X49n1
X49p2PhotoSpring Elms Lane looking towards North Hill 1997Shows Well House on right. Same view as 2019.0013
X49q1PhotoLooking up North Hill from by the Rodney PH c.1910Fred Spalding No.528
X49q2PhotoLooking up North Hill from by the Rodney PH 1997Same view as X49q1
X49r2PhotoSorrells Corner 1997Shows top of North Hill. Same view as 2000.0023
X49s2Photo57 Hillside Cottage, North Hill 1997Same view as 2020.0138
X49t2PhotoThe Forge, Holybread Lane 1997Same view as X17a3
X49u1PhotoThe Forge c.1923Albert Prior, Miss Everett and Archie Everett
X49u2PhotoThe Forge 1997Same view as X49u1
X49v2PhotoColam Lane looking towards Sorrell's corner 1997Same view as 2020.0123
X49wPhotoThe Forge 1904Photo showing girl with stool and car
X50aPhotoMemorial Hall Fire 1959Newspaper cutting
X50abPhotoMemorial Hall Arch 1998
X50af-akPhotoModel of New Memorial Hall 1960
X50alPhotoNew Memorial Hall Sign 1978
X50amPhotoNew Memorial Hall Sign 1978
X50az3PhotoNew Memorial Hall possibly taken 1970s3 photos
X50lPhotoMemorial Hall Fire 1959Slides and photos of the morning after the fire and also of the model for the new hall
X50tPhotoInterior of new Memorial Hall, 1960
X50uPhotoInterior of new Memorial Hall, 1960
X50wPhotoNew Memorial Hall 1960
X50xPhotoMemorial Hall Fire 1959Morning after the fire
X52aPhotoDrama Club: The Poltergeist, 1956
X52b1PhotoDrama Club: Love from a Stranger, April 1958
X52b2PhotoDrama Club: Love from a Stranger, April 1958
X52c1PhotoDrama Club: Edwina Black, April 1955
X52c2PhotoDrama Club: Edwina Black, April 1955
X52d1PhotoDrama Club: Separate Tables, November 1961Act 1; R to L: M.E.G, Mrs Andrews, John Robinson, Rosemary Harwood, Eva Faulkner, Wilfred Garrod, Mary Martin
X52d2PhotoDrama Club: Separate Tables, November 1961Act 2; R to L - John Robertson, Rosemary Harwood, Van Dupuy, Mrs Andrews, Juliet Eley, Eva Faulkner, Wilfred Garrod, M.E.G., Mary Martin
X52d3PhotoDrama Club: Separate Tables, November 1961View of set
X52d4PhotoDrama Club: Separate Tables, November 1961Separate Tables, November 1961
X52ePhotoDrama Club: Under the Sycamore Tree, November 1963Beth Grigsby, 4 photos
X52f1PhotoDrama Club: The Caretaker, October 1977Warner, Hunt
X52g1PhotoDrama Club: Waltz of the Toreadors, March 1983Christine Elgin
X52g2PhotoDrama Club: Waltz of the Toreadors, March 1983John Hunt, Christine Elgin
X52g3PhotoDrama Club: Walz of the Toreadors, March 1983Paul Cornel, Julia Kiddle, Pam Towell, Pam Seear
X52g4PhotoDrama Club: Waltz of the Toreadors, March 1983Christine Elgin, John Hunt
X52g5PhotoDrama Club: Waltz of the Toreadors, March 1983John Hunt, Paul Cornel
X52g6PhotoDrama Club: Waltz of the Toreadors, March 1983Julia Kiddle, Paul Cornel, Pam Seear
X52g7PhotoDrama Club: Waltz of the Toreadors, March 1983Maurice Hurrel, John Hunt, Paul Cornel
X52g8PhotoDrama Club: Walz of the Toreadors, March 1983Christine Elgin, John Hunt
X52g9PhotoDrama Club: Walz of the Toreadors, March 1983John Hunt
X52hPhotoDrama Club: Charlie's Aunt, December 1983Five photos
X52j1PhotoDrama Club: Black Coffee, 1999John Richardson, Patsy Page, Patricia
X52j2PhotoDrama Club: Black Coffee, 1999Anne Chambers, Peter McManus
X52j3PhotoDrama Club: Black Coffee, 1999Jane O'Keeffe, Peter McManus
X52k1PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 200Rita Ronn, Lindsay Lloyd
X52k2PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000Rita Ronn, Jane O'Keeffe
X52k3PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000John Peregrine, Paul Randall
X52k4PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000Ken Rolfe, Trevor
X52k5PhotoDrama Club:The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000Ken Rolfe
X52k6PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000Jill Peregrine, Mike Phillips
X52k7PhotoDrama Club:The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000John Peregrine, Annabel Lloyd, Andrew
X52k8PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000Rita Ronn, Lindsay Lloyd
X52k9PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000Kenton Church, Jane O'Keeffe
X52k10PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000Patsy Page, Sharon Ridley
X52k11PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000Dick Higby, Sharon Ridley
X52k12PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000John Peregrine, Kenton Church, Paul Randall
X52k13PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000Mo Bright
X52k14PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000Sally Lowe, Barbara (Props)
X52k15PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000Lindsay Lloyd, Jane O'Keeffe
X52k16PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000Ken Rolfe
X52k17PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000Allison Woolard (Director)
X52k18PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000Tom (Stage Manager)
X52k19PhotoDrama Club: The Happiest Days of your Life, April 2000Trevor, Allison Woolard
X52l1PhotoEssex Through the Ages Pageant 1951Sylvia Thorrington
X52l2PhotoEssex Through the Ages Pageant 1951Lucy Payne
X52l3PhotoEssex Through the Ages Pageant 1951John Burgess
X52l4PhotoEssex Through the Ages Pageant 1951
X52l5PhotoEssex Through the Ages Pageant 1951
X52l6PhotoEssex Through the Ages Pageant 1951Jean Sargent, Ivy Clark, Miss Puddephatt, Archie Cameron (monk), Mrs Gregory Nicholson, Eva Mason, Mrs Pheley, Miss North
X52mPhotoDrama Club: When we are Married, Nov 200215 photographs. X52m14: Back - Photographer, Mr Soppit, Mr Parker, Dyson, Mrs Soppit, Nancy, Gerald. Front: Joe Halliwell, Lottie Halliwell, Annie Parker, Mrs Northrop, Ruby
X53amPhotoPhoto of Harry Humphries RN
X54aPhotoFuneral of Frank JohnsonCortege on old parish bier, led by Rev Geyer, August 29th 2000, 6 photographs
X55aPhotoDanbury Carnival c.1950Viking float
X55bPhotoDanbury Carnival c.1950Wolf Cubs float
X55cPhotoDanbury Carnival c.1950Sea Cadets marching band
X55dPhotoDanbury Carnival c.1950Maldon Carnival Queen
X55ePhotoDanbury Carnival c.1950Marching pipe band
X55fPhotoDanbury Carnival c.1950Horticultural Society float
X55gPhotoColour postcard of Danbury Griffin dated 1906
X59n2PhotoArthur Smith, Bailiff of Holybred Farm and his wife MargaretPost 1928, outside Holybred farmhouse
X59n3PhotoWedding of Hilda Smith and Alf Freeman, who were married on 4 August 1928 at the chapelPhoto of wedding party at Holybred farm where the bride's father was Farm Manager. Front Row (L to R) - Arch Freeman, Ron Smith, Jane Freeman, Gwendoline Freeman, Groom, Peggy Smith, Bride, Blanche Gilder, Margaret Smith, ???, ???, ???. Middle Row (from R of Groom) - Arch Freeman, Arthur Smith, May Smith, Jack Collins
X60mPhotoLunch at St Andrews, Open Gardens 1999
X60-1PhotoPhotos from 17th Century Faire held at Cuckoos Fields in 1990
X60-2PhotoRodney Round Up 1962Peg Hovendon on right
X60-2aPhotoFlower Festival at St Mary's Church 1986Arrangement depicts the Annunciation
X60-3PhotoRodney Round Up 19624 black and white photos
X60-3aPhotoDuck race at Water Hall Ford 2 September 1989
X60-3bPhotoDuck race at Water Hall Ford 2 September 1989
X60Ka1PhotoLongwood Country Market 28th June 1958Held in aid of the Memorial Hall Improvement Fund
X60Ka2PhotoLongwood Country Market 28th June 1958Held in aid of the Memorial Hall Improvement Fund
X60Ka3PhotoLongwood Country Market 28th June 1958 Held in aid of the Memorial Hall Improvement Fund
X60Ka4PhotoLongwood Country Market 28th June 1958Held in aid of the Memorial Hall Improvement Fund.
X60Ka5PhotoLongwood Country Market 28th June 1958Held in aid of the Memorial Hall Improvement Fund.
X60Ka6PhotoLongwood Country Market 28th June 1958Held in aid of the Memorial Hall Improvement Fund.
X60Ka7PhotoLongwood Country Market 28th June 1958Held in aid of the Memorial Hall Improvement Fund.
X60Ka8PhotoLongwood Country Market 28th June 1958Held in aid of the Memorial Hall Improvement Fund
X60Ka9PhotoLongwood Country Market 28th June 1958Held in aid of the Memorial Hall Improvement Fund; Mrs Puddephatt under umbrella
X60Ka10PhotoLongwood Country Market 28th June 1958Held in aid of the Memorial Hall Improvement Fund. Tom Baker
X60Ka11PhotoLongwood Country Market 28th June 1958Held in aid of the Memorial Hall Improvement Fund. Mrs Pilcher
X60Ka12PhotoLongwood Country Market 28th June 1958Held in aid of the Memorial Hall Improvement Fund
X60Ka13PhotoLongwood Country Market 28th June 1958Held in aid of the Memorial Hall Improvement Fund
X60Ka14PhotoLongwood Country Market 28th June 1958Held in aid of the Memorial Hall Improvement Fund
X60Ka15PhotoLongwood Country Market 28th June 1958Held in aid of the Memorial Hall Improvement Fund. Shows Alexander Gauge (TV Friar Tuck) signing photographs after opening
X60Ka16PhotoLongwood Country Market 28th June 1958Held in aid of the Memorial Hall Improvement Fund
X61aPhotoPhotograph of Mothers' Union members 1978 with names1978; Mrs Targrass (original member 1928), Mrs D Wells(sec), Jean Bothwell (Vic Pres), Grace Henry (Vice Pres), Ann Newman, Elizabeth Warsop, Evelyn Neely.
X65a-xPhotoEssex Police 150th Anniversary Walk September 7th 1990(pics a to g) outside St Mary's; (pic h) outside Church Cottage; (pic i) crossing field; (pics v and w) by Generals Arms; (pic x) old police uniforms on display at Generals Arms
X102a1PhotoHistory Exhibition 5th April 1997In St Andrew's; Beryl Thompson
X102a2PhotoHistory Exhibition 5th April 1997Beryl Thompson, Nita Sizer
X102a3PhotoHistory Exhibition 5th April 1997Alan Ashford, John Daniels
X102a4PhotoHistory Exhibition 5th April 1997St Andrew's, coffee and tea area in background
X102a5PhotoHistory Exhibition 5th April 1997Margaret Martin, Alan Ashford
X102a6PhotoHistory Exhibition 5th April 1997Sally Lowe
X102a7PhotoHistory Exhibition 5th April 1997Doris Dancer
X102a8PhotoHistory Exhibition 5th April 1997John Lowe, Alastair Stewart,
X102a9PhotoHistory Exhibition 5th April 1997held in St Andrew's
X102a10PhotoHistory Exhibition 5th April 1997Shows board displaying 1677 and 1777 maps; Doris Dancer
X102a11PhotoHistory Exhibition 5th April 1997Elizabeth Bourne, Doris Dancer
X102a12PhotoHistory Exhibition 5th April 1997Geoff Pyman, John Lowe, Alistair Stewart
X102a13PhotoHistory Exhibition 5th April 1997Margaret Martin, John Lowe
X102a14PhotoHistory Fair, Maldon 19912 photos
X121x1PhotoWill Wild of Cuckoos and Charles Speakman of New Lodge
X121x3PhotoSpeakman Family at new Lodge 1888J J Speakman (died 1933), Anna (nee Page), 6 sons (Hugh died in 1886), "girl" is Charles Speakman, born in 1886
XM33/1-5MountedDuck race at Water Hall Ford 2 September 19895 mounted photos
XM34PhotoRev Deryck CollingwoodTaken at the wedding of Garry and Helen Clarke, 6th April 1985
XM35ArtworkPen and ink sketch of Thatched Cottage, Riffhams Chase by Ralph Arnold
XX29PhotoAerial photograph of Smuggler's Barn, c.1980s
XX39fArtworkBlack and white pastel drawing by W.G.Thomas 1924Framed with handwritten excerpt from "The Guiding Star" by Jesse Berridge

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