Tag Archives: Rev James Bearblock
The Branfills at Upminster Hall
The aftermath of the recent Black Lives Matters protests has thrown a spotlight on historic figures who had links with the slave trade. Upminster has not escaped this scrutiny which has brought to light unpleasant local connections with the Branfills … Continue reading
Posted in Upminster People & Events
Tagged Andrew Branfill, Benjamin Branfill artist, Branfill, Braund family, Champion Branfill, Champion slave ship, Guinea man, John Harrison EIC, Rev James Bearblock, Robert James East India Company, Royal African Company, Upminster Hall, Upminster Hall Manor
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Corbets Tey Village
During much of the Victorian era the hamlet of Corbets Tey supported three alehouses, and boasted a full range of local services including a Post Office, butcher, baker, a grocer and drapers, as well as two carpenters, a blacksmith, wheelwright, … Continue reading
Posted in Upminster Buildings & Places
Tagged Bearblock's Cottages, Cabbage Corner, Corbets Tey, Henry Suckley Charity, High House Corbets Tey, Huntsman & hounds, John Saunders' boarding school, Keelings, Mary Freeman Shepherd, Michael Fallet, Rev James Bearblock, Sir George Wharton, Smithy Corbets Tey, The Anchor, The George
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