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NEWSLETTERSummer / Autumn 2016
Price to non-Trust Members: £2.00
Visit to Kersey, SuffolkSee page 16
Contents
Spring Fayre 2016 – Cold Weather, Warm Hearts.....................3
Picture Quiz.................................................................................5
Current Comments......................................................................5
Chairman’s Notes........................................................................6
Railway Museum........................................................................6
Visit to Greene King Brewery.....................................................7
‘Frinton-on-Sea: ‘A Brief History and Guide’............................8
A Review of ‘Frinton-on-Sea: A Brief History and Guide’........9
Annual Accounts.........................................................................9
Stow Maries Aerodrome...........................................................10
Autumn Fayre / Apple Day.......................................................11
Membership 2016/2017............................................................12
The First World War and the local area during 1916................12
From the Editor.........................................................................13
Up the garden path with Jenny Royce.......................................14
The Village of Wingfield in Suffolk.........................................15
Kersey Water Mill and St James’ Chapel, Lindsey..................16
What’s on & Where?.................................................................18
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Spring Fayre 2016 – Cold Weather, Warm HeartsAnn Gladwell
Although 14 May dawned unseasonably chilly, very few people were put offvisiting this year’s May Fayre, meaning we still netted more than £2,000 forTrust funds. Chilly mortals were not only able to warm themselves in, but alsoenjoy, our two wonderful Frinton museums, newly spruced up and raring to go.
Obtaining donations of bottles and jars for the tombola, and cakes & savouriesfor the cake stall proved to be a bit of a headache this Spring, and we didcontemplate cancelling the tombola,storing any gifts received to date, andusing them at the Autumn Fayre /Apple Day. Luckily, a few members,hearing of our plight, arrived in thelast week and donated just enoughitems to make the tombola viable.Two particular helpers accounted forat least 70% of all produce sold ontheir cake stall. Surely thatinformation is enough to rouse othermembers into donating more… we can only sell what we have got! Luckily,bric-a-brac, books, toiletries and jewellery donations were mightily in evidence,and were enjoyed by many enthusiastic rummagers and bargain-hunters.
We are also grateful that four local businesses consistently support us: Park Farmin Pork Lane, Harwoods, Caxton’s Bookshop and Number 24; so it would begreat if we all remembered these businesses when buying locally. Chris Pereiraof Number 24, Connaught Avenue donated a very desirable framed print that wewere able to offer for closed bids; let’s just say that the highest bid swelled ourprofits quite markedly!
The owner of Harwoods Furniture Store, Mark Platt, who is now Vice-Chairmanof Tendring District Council,kindly agreed to cut the ribbon andofficially open the Fayre. TheTown Mayor, Jack Robertson, alsoarrived, a little unexpectedly, andboth he and Councillor Platt tooktime to speak to visitors, stall-holders and the ‘Car Team’
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students from Tendring Technology College, who sadly had to be sited justoutside the Cottage Garden due to lack of space. However, they still proved tobe an interesting and added attraction on the day.
David Foster launched the 2016 Frinton in Bloom campaign, while Dave Smithentertained us once again with his easy-on-the-ear trumpet playing. Our ownplant stall was also a hit, offering a hugeselection of plants nurtured by theCottage gardeners and various otherTrust members. We mustn’t forget thehelpers on the tea stall who rushedaround and managed to cope with thelarge number of visitors.
Thanks to some lovely donations, ourraffle proved to be quite popular,especially since the first prize was arent-free week in a beach hut on
Frinton’s seafront; and we all know what that would cost if you had to pay forit! I can only thank this donor profusely for their generosity; the winner wasequally pleased!
Great thanks also go to all members that turned out for the Spring Fayre, in anycapacity, especially consideringcompetition from other events thatwere happening in Frinton on the sameday: Open Day at the Tennis Club, andthe very popular ScarecrowCompetition at the Triangle.
We are looking for some strong-armedmembers to help get out and put awaystalls, books, bric-a-brac and heavyitems on Fayre days. This type of jobwould particularly interest memberswho have no wish to work on a stall,and they would only need to do the job twice a year!
Our Autumn Fayre / Apple Day will be held on Saturday, 8 October from10.30 am to 2.30 pm in the garden at the Crossing Cottage Garden as usual. Putthe date in your diary now and see page 11 for more information!
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Picture QuizChris Byford-Smith
The answer to the picture quiz in the previous newsletter is Kirby Hall,Mumford’s Lane, Kirby-le-Soken, thehome of Tony and Julia Haig-Thomas.
I went to see Tony recently and he has thesame photo on display. He thinks it wastaken in the 1920s or 1930s, when the Hallwas owned by the manager of KewGardens.
At the start of the Second World Warthe Hall was taken over by the militaryand became very run down. After theWar it was owned by the Digbyfamily, and then the Hawes. After thatit was purchased by Tony and Julia.
(Editor’s note: Chris has been given acopy of the Trust’s new book onFrinton as his reward for solving themystery.)
Current CommentsTony Barrett
Your Executive Committee
● welcomes Rachel Baldwin as our new President● welcomes Ted Maloney as our new Membership Secretary● is contemplating a review of our constitution● is concerned that the buildings at Kirby Cross Station may be
demolished● congratulates the History Group on completing its new book,
‘Frinton-on-Sea: A Brief History and Guide’● seeks the help of all members in increasing the number and
variety of raffle prizes for the May Fayre and Apple Day
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● remains very concerned about the lack of storage facilities bothfor our artefacts and donated bric-a-brac
● notes that negotiations on the rent for the Maritime Museumbetween the Trust and Tendring District Council continue
● notes that our Treasurer, Irene Lightowler, plans to resign atthe end of this working year.
Chairman’s NotesTony Barrett
The summer is a time when we should all be enjoying the sun, holidays, ourgardens and the wonderful attractions offered by your membership of the Trust.We can visit our three museums, appreciate the cottage garden, read our newbook on Frinton-on-Sea, take a trip on James Stevens No.14 or join one of theoutings arranged for us by Carol Cooper. We can look back with pleasure andpride at a hugely successful May Fayre brilliantly organized by Ann Gladwell.(It would be helpful if we could find a group of volunteers to ‘clear up’ aftermajor events.)
There are, however, problems looming: the Trust urgently needs a MinutingSecretary for the Executive Committee now, and has to find a new Treasurer fornext April. The future of the Maritime Museum remains a major concern. (Thesenotes are always behind the negotiations because of the printing time lag.)
Finally, the question of storage constantly rears its head so, whilst we can allenjoy the season, much thought and work remains to be done. Nevertheless Ihope you will have a good summer, but do bear in mind that by the time youread these notes the larger stores will be thinking about their Christmas displays!
Railway MuseumTony Barrett
A quiet period for the museum; we hope for an influx of visitors to see the currentexhibitions. The big news is our acquisition of the sign previously attached tothe Kirby Cross signal box. This year is the 150th anniversary of that station andour special exhibition has been greatly enhanced.
I repeat if you have not yet visited, do come; you will be surprised just how muchthere is to see about the railway stations in our area.
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Visit to Greene King BreweryCarolyn Byford-Smith
On 18 May Trust Members visited Greene King Brewery in Bury St Edmunds.Benjamin Greene arrived in the town in 1799 with the intention of opening abrewing business. By 1806 he had achieved a measure of success and tookWilliam Buck as a partner when he acquired Old Wrights Brewery in Westgate.In 1830 the Beerhouse Act introduced a new concept in Ale Houses. 25,000beerhouses sprang up around the country, so beer sales increased dramatically.A price-war ensued, but Greene King prospered and in 1836 Edward Greenetook over from his father. Edward oversawa large expansion of the business, doublingthe workforce to 50 and increasing outputto 40,000 barrels a year by 1870.
At this stage the brewery was onlysupplying beer to an area reachable byhorse and cart, but as transportationimproved, the customer base becameinternational, so that now Greene Kingproducts are available all around the world.The Greene King company has acquiredmany large public house chains andrestaurants in the UK over the years andmakes beer under many other brand names.
Our tour of the brewery was veryinteresting. We tasted different types ofdried barley and smelled various types ofhops from around the world. These areblended to produce many different types of beer. We were impressed with thecleanliness of the buildings as we observed the different processes involved inproducing beer. We were interested to see two vats of beer which are kept toferment for up to six years and are then added to other brews to produce evenstronger ales. Although it rained, it didn’t dampen our spirits as we went up ontothe roof of the brewery to take in the panoramic view of Bury St Edmunds.
Then to the best bit … we were taken by our guide to the ‘bar’ where we abletry some of the many beers available and to taste cheese, together with their ownbranded pickle and chutney, all of which were delicious. Many of us thenpurchased a few goodies!
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After this we went our own separate ways; some visited the Cathedral and itsbeautiful gardens. Others went on to St Mary’s Church, where Henry VIII’s sisterMary Tudor, Queen of France and, on her second marriage, Duchess of Suffolk,had been interred after the removal of her body from the old Abbey at theDissolution of the Monasteries.
It was a most enjoyable day.
‘Frinton-on-Sea: ‘A Brief History and Guide’Linda Ellis & Liz Bruce
The Trust’s History Group became aware of a need not only for a concise historyof the town but also a guide for visitors and residents alike. This new publicationtells the story of Frinton from its early beginnings as well as how the presentappearance of the town came about, thus setting in context the ‘old and the new’in one publication.
This hardback book of 68 pages includes pencil sketches by local artists: JimDean, Jerry Russell and Lesley Payne, together with sketch maps of the area andtown. It is priced at £9.95 with a discount of £1 on each book for Trust members.
What a gloriously sunny day we had on Saturday, 11 June, for our book launch.There was a steady trickle of people all day coming into The Cottage garden.There were several gazebos each housing something of interest: sales of the newbook, sales of heritage items and displays of the Trust’s history and work.Framed copies of the new book’s wonderful sketches were also on show.
The weather on Sunday was completely different. It started off a damp day. Thegazebos were erected once again and our stalls set up by the gate. The ladies inthe catering department were busy preparing for the Cream Tea Party. Just aswe were about to open up to the public , there was a heavy ‘clearing up’ showerof rain, and then it began to brighten up. People seemed to come from nowhere,paid their tea money, look at our wares, bought books, collected their teas andsat under the hastily-erected seating gazebos to listen to the musical entertainment.
We had a very successful weekend. If you didn’t obtain your copy at the launch,books are now available at The Cottage on Tuesday mornings between 10 amand noon, Walton Maritime Museum every afternoon during the summer from2 pm to 4 pm, and via the Trust’s website, www.fwheritage.co.uk. There is alsoan order form in this edition of the Newsletter.
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A Review of ‘Frinton-on-Sea: A Brief History and Guide’Jacey Dias
Thank goodness members of the Frinton and Walton Heritage Trust havededicated time, energy, knowledge and their passion for local history into thissuperb publication. We have been in need ofthis book! It is a godsend to those of us, likeme, who are curious about the backgroundand historical context which makes modernday Frinton such a special place in which tolive, as well as to visit.
Too often, historical guides can be rather dry,taking the reader on a lengthy chronologicaljourney of a place. Not so in this case; thestyle of the prose is very readable andinformation is set out thematically, whichmakes it easy to dip in and out, and to focuson particular aspects of Frinton which piqueyour interest, such as the development of thechurches, commerce or architecture.
The authors have done a great job of setting Frinton’s history against a backdropof national and international historical events, without allowing them to takeover the narrative or distract the reader from the local impact. The book ispeppered with facts and anecdotes which made me sit up and take notice (“Ididn’t know that!”) or brought a smile to my face. I felt that the character ofFrinton has come across in the text and in the beautiful illustrations whichaccompany it throughout.
I loved this guide and would happily commend it to others. It may make youwant to explore an aspect of the town in more depth as a result of reading it, andit will definitely leave you wanting more from the Trust’s next book: ‘Postcardsfrom … Frinton’s Seafront’.
Annual AccountsIrene Lightowler
We would like to express our grateful thanks to Laura Clark for examining ourfinancial records for the last three years. She is based in Frinton and is happy toundertake bookkeeping for businesses and other organisations. She can becontacted by email: [email protected] or by phone: 07788 904877.
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Stow Maries AerodromeKay Harding & Peter Woess
On a very cold May day we set off from the Crossing Cottage for Stow Mariesand the UK’s only surviving First World War Aerodrome. Situated near Maldon,it was one of a number of airfields built in a ring around London to help defendthe country, and especially the capital city, from attacks by German Zeppelinairships and Gotha fixed-wing aircraft from the second half of 1916 to the endof hostilities. It was the base for 37 (Home Defence) Squadron, Royal FlyingCorps until the end of the War, when the airfield reverted to agricultural use.The buildings remained in their original form, surrounded by undisturbedwildlife, until relatively recently.
The site is flat and bleak with buildings scattered around. Some of these shedshave already been restored; others are waiting their turn. Several are the onlyexisting examples of their kind in the country; for instance, the Pilots’ ReadyRoom and the Airmen’s Mess. The latter has been set up as a wartime café wherewe were provided with a sandwich lunch and a welcome hot cup of tea, and wereentertained by the mess piano. There are excellent exhibitions on display in thesome of the buildings, documenting the history of 37 Squadron and of the site.We inspected a shed where planes were repaired and an authentic field kitchen.
We visited a memorial dedicated to the airmen from this base who lost their livesduring the conflict and then looked at some of the types of planes that they would
have flown. We are so used to modernmilitary planes with their precisionbombing, air-to-ground missiles andremote-controlled drones, it is hard tobelieve that First World War planes weremade of wood covered in fabric and thatpilots did not have parachutes! It was saidthat if a man could fly the machine, hedid not need one! Modern aerial warfarewould have been unimaginable a hundredyears ago.
Stow Maries is celebrating its centenary this year and is fortunate that it is ableto have replica aircraft on display. Peter Jackson, of Lord of the Rings, The Hobbitand King Kong films, commissioned replica First World War aircraft to be builtwhich are now loaned out to suitable sites by the WWI Aviation Heritage Trust(WHAT). Apparently, any original design shortcomings and flaws are reproduced
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in the modern versions so that they are as true to life as possible. The airfieldhas ‘flying days’ when visiting aircraft display for the public. The website,www.stowmaries.org.uk, is a useful source of information if you wish to attend.
We watched a film aboutStow Maries which includedmagnificent aerial shots ofthe site as well as superbwildlife pictures. It is aphotographer’s paradise andit is the owner’s privilege thathe can go outside at dawn, inthe peace and quiet, to observe this sanctuary at its most tranquil. Stow Mariesis full of atmosphere; it is not hard to imagine the place full of airmen, alwayson the look-out for enemy activity in the skies overhead, jumping into their planesand roaring off to action.
Despite the cold weather, we had a very enjoyable visit.
Autumn Fayre / Apple DaySue Cobbe
This will be held on Saturday, 8 October from 10.30 am to 2.30 pm in the gardenat the Railway Crossing Cottage. Stalls will, of course, include a selection ofapples, as well as bric-a-brac, plants, home-made cakes/preserves, books,jewellery, toiletries and a tombola.
The Autumn Fayre is one of the Trust’s main fundraising activities. Funds areneeded to maintain and run the three museums, the cottage garden and therestored historic lifeboat, James Stevens No.14, so it would be greatlyappreciated if you could support the Trust by donating items for the stalls. Itemscan be handed in at the Railway Cottage on any Tuesday between 10 am andnoon or if you would like items collected please telephone 07836 340315 or01255 672150.
The cake stall is particularly popular, so if you are able to bake, this would bean excellent way of giving support. Goods for the cake stall can be collected byarrangement on the Friday before the event (tel. 01255 672150) or they can behanded in during the set-up period on the day between 8 am and 10.15 am.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Membership 2016/2017Ted Maloney
Membership so far this year stands at around 235 but will, we hope, continue toincrease as the year progresses. If you have not yet renewed your membership,please do not forget to do so in order to continue to receive future copies of thenewsletter. We do not want to lose you as a member; your support is vital to usin working to protect and preserve our local heritage. The cost of subscribing,as at April 2016, is only £10 a year, or £18 for two people at the same address.This represents great value with three newsletters a year, free entry into ourmuseums and reduced rates for evening talks on presentation of your membershipcard. If you have not already renewed for this year, a renewal form is enclosedwith this newsletter. Do not forget to complete and return it to us at The Cottage!
The First World War and the local area during 1916(continued)
Roger Kennell‘The War will be over by Christmas’ was the sentiment that many people believedin 1914. Conscription, the compulsory enrolment of a person for military service,had been introduced in 1915.
The country became a vast training camp in order to process thenewly-conscripted men into an able fighting force. This large increase in militarypersonnel was accommodated by billeting in towns and villages, and the Frintonand Walton area was no exception. In addition to training, coastal defence dutieswere still being maintained.
Units in the local area during the War were:
● the Durham Light Infantry 27th (Home Service) Battalion;● the Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derbyshire) Regiment 21st
Battalion Territorial Force;● the London Regiment 31st (City of London) Battalion 30th –
33rd;● the Northumberland (641st) Field Company;● the Royal Field Artillery 7th Provisional Brigade, (later the
1209th South Midland Battery RFA); and● the Provisional Royal Devon Regiment.
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Essex raised units of its own including the Essex Regiment 8th (Cyclists)Battalion and the larger Essex Territorial Infantry Brigade comprising the 4th,5th, 6th and 7th Battalions.
As the War progressed, casualties increased and theBattle of the Somme during the latter half of the yearparticularly added to their number. Convalescent homeswere used for the later stages of care and recovery ofthe injured, and these men were issued with a blueuniform with lighter-coloured revers (lapels) to identifythem. These uniforms became known as ‘Blueys’.
With so many troops both abroad and in this country awide range of postcards were produced to enablemessages to be sent home to loved ones. Patriotism andsentiment were much in evidence in these postcards.
From the EditorDavid Wicks
Digital articles or images for inclusion in the Winter/Spring edition can be sentdirectly to me or to this email address: [email protected].
The deadline for contributions is Saturday, 15 October.
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Up the garden path with Jenny Royce“What an extraordinary sight!”
This is not a quote from anyone famous or literary - but an exclamation by a firsttime visitor to the cottage garden this year. I wondered what he meant, but thendeliberated on his view of all the gardeners busy working on this particular dayand indeed on any Tuesday through the year. At any time you might see
● Martin cutting the grass before visitors arrive,● Rob potting up plants,● Dawn labelling the pots,● Ann singing her way around the garden as she puts out the
tables and chairs for visitors on coffee mornings,● Bert weeding and neatly edging the brick path,● newest recruit Graham emptying a compost bin,● Roger jumping on a full compost bin to make space for more
compostable material,● Josie, Marion and Sue deadheading, weeding and planting,● Ian up a ladder pruning trees, and● Rethna supervising various tasks.
Even though they were not visible to our visitorsthat day, Susan and Peter, otherwise affectionatelyknown as “The Railway Children”, work wondersin the garden by the station. This is an importantarea, now home to the old wooden railway gates,and provides a colourful corner for visitors to thetown and weary commuters. We can also callupon Trevor and Martin for woodworking skillsand extra muscle when needed. Trevor is usually in the Railway Museum andMartin is our official photographer for events.
The Trust is very lucky to have so many gardeners who volunteer their time andexpertise through the year to keep The Cottage garden looking good through theseasons. I think in all my time as a volunteer gardener this is the largest workforceso, a well-deserved comment, in my view, from our first-time visitor.
It is, indeed, an “extraordinary sight”!
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The Village of Wingfield in SuffolkDavid Neame
In 1086, at the time of the Domesday survey, Suffolk was the most denselyinhabited part of England. Today the village of Wingfield, located in the northernpart of the county, east of Diss, has a population of about 300 souls. It isremarkable in having a castle, a college and one of the most beautiful churchesin the area.
William de la Pole was a merchant of Hull and became the first mayor of thatcity in 1331. He grew wealthy by advancing loans to King Edward II and wascreated Earl of Suffolk. He married Alice Chaucer, granddaughter of GeoffreyChaucer. Their second son, Michael, married the heiress to Wingfield and builta castle there. It is a cross between a feudal fortress and moated manor houseand much of it, including its drawbridge, now exists as a private residence.
The current St Andrew’s Church wasbegun in 1362 on the site of an earlierbuilding. It has three important tombs.The oldest is for Sir John deWingfield, a friend of the BlackPrince. His widow, Alianore, foundeda chantry college in 1362 to makeWinfield a Collegiate Church.
There is also a wooden tomb: for Michael dela Pole, second Earl of Suffolk, and his wifeKatharine, daughter of the Earl of Stafford.Michael died at the Seige of Harfleur in 1415.Wooden tombs are rare; only about 100 existin England.
The last of the three tombs is for John de la Pole, Duke of Suffolk, who died in1491, and hiswife, ElizabethPlantagenet, sisterof Edward IV andRichard III. Thetomb is made ofalabaster and isvery beautiful.
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Only one brass, of 1303 to Richard de la Pole, remains,now in the vestry. Other rare items in the church are awooden ‘sentry box’ used by the priest in wet weatherwhen taking a funeral, and an arms chest carved from asingle tree trunk.The church is openfrom 10 am to 3 pmevery day. Beforetravelling, check onwww.wingf i e ld -suffolk.org.uk.
Kersey Water Mill and St James’ Chapel, LindseyTim Scott-Saunders
This is set in bucolic Suffolk with a lush flow of lawns and wafting scent ofexquisite roses, beautiful trees and the gentle hum of the river Brett nearby wherethe mill adjoins it.
A mill is mentioned on this site in the Domesday Book. However, the miller'ssubstantial brick house is mid-Georgian. Paranormal activity was witness by thede Lara Bell family when they moved here four years ago. The existing mill wasbuilt in two halves: the front dates from 1810 when the millrace was widened(illegally), presumably to enhance food processing during the Napoleonic wars.Everything used in its construction came from Suffolk, apart from the mill stones;the great wheel was foundered in Wickham Market. The back half of the millwas built in the 1860s. It is a brick construction and doubled the size of the mill.
A steam engine was installed which worked therefor about 40 years. An old ‘Eureka Brush &Finishing Machine’, which shuffles chaff, is theowner’s pride and joy.
The whole site was derelict until purchased bySteve de Lara Bell four years ago. He had thecourage, determination, vision and acumen torestore the house, which was full of dry rot, themill which had been wrecked by the loss of itslead roof, and an overgrown garden. Having abackground in property, he has valuable contactsto assist in this mammoth task of preservation
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and restoration. Work continues apacewith the ultimate aim one day of being ableto mill flour and demonstrate a workingmill to visitors. The Victorian maltingshave been converted into a goodrestaurant/tea room, where we enjoyed alovely lunch, and shops.
There is lots of wildlife on the site: a(ringed) female swan recently arrived fromWalton and has now paired up. Thelong-term resident pair of swans producedseven cygnets this year. There are mallardsand, if you are lucky, you might spot apassing kingfisher or secretive water vole.
The parish church of St Mary sits high above the village in its well-keptchurchyard with ancient tombstones. The flintwork on the tower and porch isoutstanding. This is a ‘wool church’ reflecting the importance of ‘Kerseys’ tothe mediæval economy. The first church on the site was Saxon, then variousspurts of building activity continued until the end of the Plantagenet dynasty.The sedilia, a four-seater stone seat, is of particular interest and was not too badlydamaged by Dowsing’s rampages of iconoclastic Puritan purges when the headsof the flying angels as roof bosses were hacked away. Six colourful panels ofthe original rood screen remain, although now placed in the Sampson chapelwhich is part of the north aisle. The two fonts are old and interesting. Membersof the Sampson family lie beneath vast black marble slabs. Sadly, over 20 menfrom here died during the First World War and four in the Second. For the visitor,there are beautiful cards and plants on sale.
The quintessential ‘ye oldeSuffolke’ village was desertedexcept for a few parked cars.Many of the houses arecantilevered with gardensfurther forward than ourcoastal ones. The ford is quaint.Next to it, sadly, is a ruinedbrick house dating from the1400s and ripe for restoration.Any takers?
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We then moved on to Lindsey Chapel, which served Lindsey Castle half a mileaway. The chapel is of flint and thatch construction. The earth floor and the aroma
of hay helps one to remember that this dates from KingStephen’s reign. The de Cockfields set this up as a chantrychapel to have prayers said for their souls. For this theyraised tithes. It was deconsecrated in 1547 as part of theDissolution of the Monasteries and used as a barn until1930! I noticed Caen stone surrounding the door and bricksaround what would have been the west window. Thepiscina, a washbowl with two drain holes, is really the onlyremaining obvious clue that this was once a chapel. EnglishHeritage allows us to reflect upon the history here and toenjoy the sense of peace. Obligingly, it did not start to rain
until we were just about to leave for home!
What’s on & Where?FRINTON CROSSING COTTAGE: Tuesday coffee mornings continue weeklyfrom 10 am to noon until 4 October with a plant and produce stall. Bring yourfriends to see Frinton’s two museums and archives. The Railway Museum is inthe former Crossing Keeper’s Hut.WALTON MARITIME MUSEUM: Following a complete makeover themuseum is open daily to 30 September, 2 pm to 4 pm featuring ‘Walton at War’Part 3: 1816 (Napoleonic War), 1916/17 (First World War) and 1941 (SecondWorld War).Saturday, 16 July: FRINTON RAILWAY MUSEUM will be open between11 am and 4 pm in association with the second Model Railway Exhibition tobe held at St Mary’s Parish Hall, Old Road. (Guests attending the Frinton &District Horticultural Society Summer Fair are also welcome.)Saturday, 23 July: Barbeque Fundraising Evening at FRINTON CROSSINGCOTTAGE GARDEN for James Stevens No.14. Music will be provided, butplease bring your own drinks! £12 per head; 6 pm start. For bookings, pleasecontact Linda Ellis on 01255 852993 or via email [email protected], 24 July: A trip to Wrabness on James Stevens No.14 to view GraysonPerry’s spectacular new building, departing 2 pm from TITCHMARSH MARINA.Sunday, 31 July: Day trip to Harwich Sea Festival on James Stevens No.14departing 8.30 am from TITCHMARSH MARINA. James Stevens No.14 willbe moored on the RNLI pontoon from 11 am to 4 pm, offering short trips aroundHarwich harbour.
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Saturday, 6 August and Sunday, 7 August: Day trips to the Ipswich HavenPort Bonanza on James Stevens No.14, departing 8.30 am from TITCHMARSHMARINA. Short trips will also be offered in Ipswich.For bookings, contact [email protected], 13 August: FRINTON RAILWAY MUSEUM: open 2 pm to 4 pmSaturday, 20 August: FRINTON RAILWAY MUSEUM: open 2 pm to 4 pmSunday, 21 August: A trip to Harwich on James Stevens No.14, departingTITCHMARSH MARINA at 11 am; arriving Harwich at 12.30 pm and departingfor Walton at 2 pm. £25 per person. Contact [email protected], 27 August: FRINTON RAILWAY MUSEUM: open 2 pm to 4 pmSunday, 4 September: A two-hour trip around Walton Backwaters on JamesStevens No.14, departing 11.30 am from TITCHMARSH MARINA. £20p.p.Saturday, 10 September & Sunday 11 September: National Open HouseMuseum Weekend. THE CROSSING COTTAGE MUSEUM and FRINTONRAILWAY MUSEUM will be open: Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday, 2 pmto 4 pm, together with WALTON MARITIME MUSEUM, open 2 pm to 4 pmon both days as usual.Thursday, 15 September: Fundraising Supper Evening for James StevensNo.14 at THE BELL, HIGH STREET, THORPE-LE-SOKEN followed by ashort slide-show. £18 per head; 7 pm for 7.30 pm. For bookings, or if you needtransport, please contact Linda Ellis on 01255 852993 or via [email protected], 30 September: WALTON MARITIME MUSEUM closes for the winter.Tuesday, 4 October: FRINTON CROSSING COTTAGE: last of the SummerCoffee Mornings.Tuesday, 4 October: Our Winter Social Evening programme commences with‘tips & know-how’ from expert Russell Savoury with his photography andfilming entitled ‘Wildlife at Stow Maries First World War Aerodrome’. Thisstunning Essex habitat has attracted BBC ‘Springwatch’ coverage, with all fivespecies of owls and 22 ‘Red List’ birds found on the site. Venue: FRINTONMETHODIST CHURCH HALL at 7.30 pm. Admission £2 members, £3non-members.Saturday, 8 October: Apple Day/Autumn Fayre at FRINTON CROSSINGCOTTAGE, 10.30 am to 2.30 pm. Please support the Trust for our main autumnfundraising event: plants, produce, cakes, preserves, bric-a-brac, books, toiletriesand jewellery required. Contact Ann Gladwell on 01255 852914 for moreinformation or to arrange collection. Also see pages 4 and 11.
Tuesday, 18 October: Winter Coffee Mornings commence, on the third Tuesdayof every month, at FRINTON CROSSING COTTAGE, 10 am to noon.Tuesday, 1 November: An illustrated talk by Trust members David and AngelaGrayston on the ‘History of Tendring Village’. Venue: FRINTONMETHODIST CHURCH HALL at 7.30 pm. Admission £2 members, £3non-members.Tuesday, 15 November: Winter Coffee Morning at FRINTON CROSSINGCOTTAGE, 10 am to noon.Thursday, 17 November: Fundraising Supper Evening for James StevensNo.14 at THE SHIP, KIRBY-LE-SOKEN, followed by a short slide-show. £18per head; 7 pm for 7.30 pm. For bookings, or if you need transport, please contactBrian Jennings on 01255 861440 or via email [email protected], 6 December: Our Christmas Social Evening commences with anillustrated talk entitled ‘Christmas in Hong Kong’ by Trust member Dr JosieClose MBE, a former Hong Kong resident. This will be followed by ourChristmas Supper, so please bring a plate of food to share as usual.Venue: FRINTON METHODIST CHURCH HALL at 7.30 pm.Tuesday, 20 December: Christmas Mince Pies and Coffee Morning atFRINTON CROSSING COTTAGE: 10 am to noon.Sunday, 1 January 2017: New Year’s Day Walk led by Jerry & Hilary Russell.Meet at the CROSSING COTTAGE at 11 am, followed by mulled wine andshared food back at the Cottage. Cost: £2 for contribution towards the wine.
Ask your friends to join the Trust!For further information about the Trust, contact the Secretary,
Brian Jennings on 01255 861440 or email: [email protected]
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