Rayleigh
Through the Looking Glass
February 2011 Update -
In the 18th/19th centuries the local area had 2 Turnpike Roads. A number of Milestones from this era remain and recently one was discovered on the A1245 (between Rawreth Lane and the Carpenters Arms) which had lain undiscovered for many years.
Condition When Discovered
After Cleaning
In 1977 the Town held a celebration of the Queen's Silver Jubilee with street parties and a major event in Rayleigh High Street. Organised by a number of local voluntary groups the profit made was spent on commissioning a painting which for many years hung in the Mill Hall. When removed from the Mill Hall it was put in storage for a number of years and has recently been rediscovered and is now on display in the foyer of the Civic Suite in Rayleigh (next to Barringtons) and is well worth viewing
In ancient times boundaries between local parishes were identified by mounds running through woods and fields
as well as markings on prominent trees.
In more recent times metal posts were more common and one such example has recently been discovered
on the A127 showing the boundary between Rayleigh & Southend.
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2018 |
January 2018 - Shops |
February 2018 - RUDC |
March 2018 - High Street 4 |
April 2018 - London Hill 2 |
May 2018 - Bellingham Lane 2 |
June 2018 - DIY |
July 2018 - Clothing Shops |
August 2018 - Eastwood Road 3 |