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  • How many pubs were open in Wivenhoe during the last 300 years?

    How many pubs were open in Wivenhoe during the last 300 years?

    Of the 24 which have existed in this period, 21 were open at the same time
  • About Arthur William Southgate (b.1863 - d.1929)

    About Arthur William Southgate (b.1863 - d.1929)

    A yacht steward most of his life and eventually landlord of The Falcon in 1929
  • Who Lived in Wivenhoe in the 18th Century and What Did They Do?

    Who Lived in Wivenhoe in the 18th Century and What Did They Do?

    Documented Inhabitants of Wivenhoe from 1700 - 1799
  • About Wivenhoe's Pub History

    About Wivenhoe's Pub History

    A Trail around Wivenhoe's 24 buildings which have been a pub or a beerhouse
  • Will of William Sanford 1775-1833

    Will of William Sanford 1775-1833

    Cousin to Thomas and Mary Ann Sanford
  • Will of Henry Garland, Innkeeper, 19 May 1684

    Will of Henry Garland, Innkeeper, 19 May 1684

    PRO 11/337/99 1 August 1685 [National Archives]
  • The Wreck of the Cecil Rhodes in Lake Tanganyika

    The Wreck of the Cecil Rhodes in Lake Tanganyika

    This vessel, built by Forrestts of Wivenhoe in 1899 for service on this lake, was sunk by enemy action in 1914
  • Will of Robert Hopkins 1729-1767

    Will of Robert Hopkins 1729-1767

    Half brother to Thomas and Mary Ann Sanford
  • Will of Robert Hopkins 1698-1740

    Will of Robert Hopkins 1698-1740

    First husband of Deborah Sanford
  • Wivenhoe Bowling Green

    Wivenhoe Bowling Green

    The Ipswich Journal, Saturday, 22 April 1769
  • Will of John Sanford 1715-1779

    Will of John Sanford 1715-1779

    Grandfather to Thomas and Mary Ann Sanford
  • 'Golden Leaf': Beautiful Chestnut Horse to be Shown at the Falcon

    'Golden Leaf': Beautiful Chestnut Horse to be Shown at the Falcon

    Ipswich Journal, Saturday, 11 May 1793
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What's new
  • How many pubs were open in Wivenhoe during the last 300 years?

    How many pubs were open in Wivenhoe during the last 300 years?

    Of the 24 which have existed in this period, 21 were open at the same time
  • About Arthur William Southgate (b.1863 - d.1929)

    About Arthur William Southgate (b.1863 - d.1929)

    A yacht steward most of his life and eventually landlord of The Falcon in 1929
  • Who Lived in Wivenhoe in the 18th Century and What Did They Do?

    Who Lived in Wivenhoe in the 18th Century and What Did They Do?

    Documented Inhabitants of Wivenhoe from 1700 - 1799
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  • Wivenhoe High Street Trail - 100 Years Ago Pamphlet

    Wivenhoe High Street Trail - 100 Years Ago Pamphlet

    The History Group have published a pamphlet which is available to purchase for £1 from the Wivenhoe Bookshop
  • The History of Wivenhoe

    The History of Wivenhoe

    A summary page for articles and other information about Wivenhoe's rich history
  • Wivenhoe's Roll of Honour - First World War 1914 - 1918

    Wivenhoe's Roll of Honour - First World War 1914 - 1918

    This list of over 300 people from Wivenhoe who served in WW1 was compiled by Ian Valentine in 2016
  • Wivenhoe High Street Trail - 100 Years Ago Pamphlet

    Wivenhoe High Street Trail - 100 Years Ago Pamphlet

    The History Group have published a pamphlet which is available to purchase for £1 from the Wivenhoe Bookshop
  • The History of Wivenhoe

    The History of Wivenhoe

    A summary page for articles and other information about Wivenhoe's rich history
  • Wivenhoe's Roll of Honour - First World War 1914 - 1918

    Wivenhoe's Roll of Honour - First World War 1914 - 1918

    This list of over 300 people from Wivenhoe who served in WW1 was compiled by Ian Valentine in 2016
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