A truly comprehensive collection of family research sites. The average journey time between south woodham ferrers and chelmsford is 48 minutes. Family history south woodham ferrers trace your ancestors. South woodham ferrers is better known as new town rather than a settlement steeped in history. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The town of south woodham ferrers continued to develop until it was formally recognised as a separate community to woodham ferrers, located one mile north. Property details for 44 gladden fields south woodham ferrers. Does anyone remember hope cottage the drive and mrs goodlands place fen haven with thanks to davietwo for this memory of south woodham ferrers. Dad of south woodham ferrers schoolgirl who took her own life. It is approximately 35 miles 56 km from london and 8 miles km southeast of the city of chelmsford, and had a population of 16,453 at the 2011 census, a decrease from 16,629 at the 2001 census. South woodham ferrers train station is in rural essex thirtyfive miles from central london, on the crouch valley line. The river crouch was an important transport route as far back as 400 years ago.
Estate agents south woodham ferrers, essex intercounty. They are the result of 50 years of personal interviews and research in. The village is often shortened to woodham by those in the area. This 5 bed freehold detached house is located at 21 the bight, south woodham ferrers, chelmsford cm3 5gj and has an estimated current value of.
Keep up to date with events and activities happening in south. Select one to see a link to a map of that particular area. Woodham mortimer hall is a grade ii listed building in woodham mortimer, essex, england. History of south woodham ferrers, in chelmsford and essex map. Marys church, situated at the south end of the village, was recorded in the domesday book in 1066. Saturday will be sunny and become very warm, just the chance of a shower forming later on. You can now book skip hire in south woodham ferrers 247 with our online booking system, or please call us on 01245 466646 to arrange a delivery. South woodham ferrers figure 1 is situated in central essex miles from the county town of chelmsford. If you would like much more information, there is an excellent book that relates the pictorial history of south woodham ferrers written by john frankland that documents the development of the town. If you want to know about your woodham family history and your living relatives, these will help. Towns and villages around chelmsford woodham ferrers. There is a legal right for anyone who was a parishioner at the time of death, or. Book a pictorial history of south woodham ferrers written. Rileys snooker club woodham ferrers 2020 all you need to.
By robert earl woodham president, woodham family association. It is approximately 35 mi 56 km from london and, according to the 2001 census, has a population of 16,629, reducing to 16,453 at the 2011 census. We have been providing skips to south woodham ferrers and the surrounding areas for over 30 years, we have skip sizes to suit any job, big or small and have most trusted skip hire reputation in essex. This was about 29% of all the recorded woodhams in the usa. Link index south woodham ferrers local history society.
The short film positioned south woodham ferrers as the ideal country town, providing a rural lifestyle yet with all the amenities and transport links sought after by the industrious family in the booming early 1980s. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays. The cheapest way to get from south woodham ferrers to london victoria costs. South woodham ferrers local history society our history. A history book about south woodham ferrers if you would like much more information, there is an excellent book that relates the pictorial history of south woodham ferrers written by john frankland that documents the development of the town. Bf110 fighterbomber returning from a raid on marconis at chelmsford.
The south woodham ferrers local history society was formed in october 1978, the initial idea for the society being sparked by a short course an introduction to archaeology run by the south woodham ferrers community association where there was interest expressed in further gatherings. If you are a woodham or descendant of a woodham, you are urged to send us information and records to. Highways england officers are said to have concerns with the structure of wellinditch bridge on the road, which runs over a disused railway. Woodham ferrers is a small village in essex, standing 7. South woodham focus is a free community magazine and is distributed to 7,000 homes covering south woodham ferrers. Home a short history of south woodham ferrers a short history of south woodham ferrers the railway station built by the great eastern railway in 1889 at the junction between the southminster and maldon branch lines lies about a mile away from the village of woodham ferrers from which the station took its name. Baptisms records for children living in and around woodham ferrers, detail the. Gb historical gis university of portsmouth, history of south woodham ferrers, in chelmsford and essex map and description, a vision of britain through time. The five minute film is a shortened version of the full 23 minute promotional film released to attract families to the then newly developed town. Who is your fathers sports idol or your mothers rockstar in what town did grandpa grow up there is only one copy of each so each image is totally unique.
The above links take you to the first reference to this particular version of the name within a book of travel writing, or to the relevant gazetteer entry. South woodham ferrers, woodham ferrers, united kingdom. Find all the transport options for your trip from south woodham ferrers to dorset right here. They may well include the names of other locations or areas. Woodham ferrers, essex genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Facebook page for the town of south woodham ferrers, essex, uk. You can see the administrative areas in which woodham ferrers has been placed at times in the past. Talks about the towns history are given to clubs, societies and schools. The parish of woodham ferrers and bicknacre still has an open churchyard, which means that burials are still allowed as long as there are spaces remaining. We look forward to welcoming you to our hotel in south woodham ferrers soon. South woodham ferrers photos, maps, books, memories.
History of woodham ferrers woodham ferrers court cases. Woodham road, in stow maries near south woodham ferrers, shut to motorists yesterday tuesday, september 3. Woodham history books woodham family books the woodham family association has published three books and our historian is working on publishing several more on woodham family history. In 1840 there were 4 woodham families living in alabama. Woodham ferrers, essex genealogy heraldry and history. Woodham ferrers or woodham ferrish st mary, is a parish with a village, in chelmsford district, essex. We who share this building seek, through the inspiration of gods spirit to draw nearer to him and to one another in this community. Search, let, rent, buy or sell a property in south woodham ferrers, essex with a trusted estate agent. Property details for 21 the bight south woodham ferrers. Bbc ww2 peoples war war time in south woodham ferrers.
Rome2rio makes travelling from south woodham ferrers to barking easy. The bight, cm3 has 36 properties on it with a current average value of. I enjoy the history wrapped up in churches, and i like seeing the architecture and architectural details too, but most of all i like to see how a church sits within its environment, what surrounds it and what it is hiding in the corners of its churchyard. Property details for charity farm crows lane woodham. Established 1998 woodham osteopaths is the longest serving osteopathic clinic in the south woodham area. These are all the names of all the administrative units which we have associated with woodham ferrers, and you must judge whether all or even any of them are variant names for the place. South woodham ferrers to barking 4 ways to travel via train. History of the village hall south woodham ferrers village hall. History of south woodham ferrers, in chelmsford and essex. Woodham ferrers used to be a small town with a market, and there were probably many shops in this area around the street. Woodham ferrers was a settlement in domesday book, in the hundred of chelmsford and the county of essex. South woodham ferrers is a town and civil parish in the borough of chelmsford, in the english county of essex.
A short history of south woodham ferrers south woodham. The opening of the station in 1889 was the beginnings of a new residential area designed to draw out to the countryside people fed up of conditions in london. The woodham family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Visit intercounty to book a valuation on your home or. The railway station opened in 1889 to serve south woodham ferrers and the surrounding area.
South woodham ferrers road shuts urgently for eight weeks. Rome2rio makes travelling from south woodham ferrers to dorset easy. Things to do near south woodham ferrers station on tripadvisor. Radar hill at south woodham ferrers essex churches. The book uncovers a wealth of intriguing detail about the birth. History and landscape south woodham ferrers used to have extensive woodland, as suggested in the domesday book. Family history south woodham ferrers, essex or nationwide.
South woodham ferrers a pictorial history john frankland. On the corner of crows lane used to stand wantz farm, an older clapperboard farmhouse which was demolished in 1965. Formed in 1978 with the aim of promoting an interest in all aspects of local history the society has a monthly meeting with invited speaker, organises exhibitions of local history interest and supported south woodham ferrers a pictorial history published by phillimore. It had a recorded population of 59 households in 1086, putting it in the largest 20% of settlements recorded in domesday. This section is devoted to woodham family history, from our earliest beginnings in england, up to the present. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Find ancestors born in or around danbury, essex, nationwide plus military records or trace war graves. Woodham ferrers, or ferris, is a compact village, seated on the slope of a considerable eminence, 8 miles south east of che1msford, and 6 miles north of rayleigh. A pictorial history pictorial history series first edition by frankland, john isbn.
All the denominations that meet in holy trinity church and reflects how we work together to make gods love known in south woodham ferrers. Alabama had the highest population of woodham families in 1840. Property details for 34 tutors way south woodham ferrers. Woodham ferrers low resolution copy courtesy of footsteps shop on ebay.
This whole area is called woodham wantz wantz is an old word meaning crossroads. Stuart garlick has been practicing in south woodham ferrers for 18 years and has a wealth of experience dealing with all biomechanical injuries and dysfunction. The most woodham families were found in the uk in 1891. This was about 29% of all the recorded woodham s in the usa. Find all the transport options for your trip from south woodham ferrers to barking right here. The railway station built by the great eastern railway in 1889 at the junction between the southminster and maldon branch lines lies about a mile away from the village of woodham ferrers from which the station took its name. Marys church, situated at the south end of the village, was recorded in the domesday book. Search 574 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever. Rileys snooker club woodham ferrers 2020 all you need. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. South woodham ferrers to london victoria 6 ways to. Every name listed here is linked to the particular historical source in which it appears, but we cannot claim that these are all the historical names of south woodham ferrers, or that our references are to the first usage of the names. Woodham ferrers whites directory 1848 history house.
From the first issue october 1972 to the final issue march 1991. It is approximately 35mi 56km from london and, according to the 2001 census, has a population of 16,629. On an average weekday, there are 27 trains travelling from south woodham ferrers to chelmsford. South woodham ferrers familypedia fandom powered by wikia. History of woodham ferrers, in chelmsford and essex. For a full explanation of these court cases and how to further research them, please look at our essex court cases page. South woodham ferrers to dorset 3 ways to travel via. Joint mission all the denominations that meet in holy trinity church and reflects how we work together to make gods love known in south woodham ferrers. South woodham ferrers eyott sailing club april 6 at 5. The site provides a county by county alphabetical list of family history societies in england and wales scotland has its own association.
In 1981 queen elizabeth ii opened the town square, which is named after her. It contains numerous photographs from the early days of the town, various legal documents and photographs of the people who lived there. The national archives is the official archive of the uk government holding 11 million records from domesday book to. I this book will be the first ever on the history of our earliest english ancestors. The 10 best things to do near south woodham ferrers station. Woodham ferriers was a member of the chelmsford hundred. Read and share your memories of south woodham ferrers itself or of a particular photo of south woodham ferrers. Chigwell local history essex articles people places events buildings transport.
This photograph originates from a press photo archive. The village is sometimes erroneously referred to as north woodham due to its geographical relationship with south woodham ferrers. Use zoopla to view property details for 44 gladden fields south woodham ferrers chelmsford cm3 7ah including a current value estimate, local information, birdseye views and more. We who share this building seek, through the inspiration of gods spirit to draw continue reading. It is approximately 35 mi 56 km from london and, according to the 2001 census, has a population of 16,629, reducing to 16,453 at the 2011 census the town is situated east of fenn creek, near to where it meets the river crouch. Records may contain age, occupation, criminal history, offence and trial.
Ww2 peoples war homepage archive list timeline about this site. Index to link a community magazine for south woodham ferrers. Anyone interested in the development of south woodham ferrers would find his book, the pictorial history of south woodham ferrers hugely informative. This 5 bed freehold barn conversionfarmhouse is located at charity farm, crows lane, woodham ferrers, chelmsford cm3 8rt.
The federation of family history societies coordinates and assists the work of societies or other bodies interested in family history, genealogy and heraldry. Trains south woodham ferrers to chelmsford cheap tickets. Nov 28, 2019 the father of a south woodham ferrers schoolgirl has posted an emotional tribute to her two years after she took her own life. An index to names and places mentioned in act books of the province of canterbury. The town is situated east of fenn creek, near to where it meets the river crouch. South woodham ferrers station trains to south woodham. It has a station on the maldon and southminster branch of the g. For cities, the associated administrative units will usually include parishes, especially ecclesiastical parishes, one of. It will contain an account of our familys origins in england and trace woodhams, woodhams with an s, wadham, wadhams and other spellings back in time to the 0s. Search 198 then share your genealogy and compare dna to grow an accurate global family tree thats free forever.