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November
26
2022
Purfleet-on-Thames is located in the Thurrock unitary authority in Essex. Situated in the easternmost part of the M25 motorway, it is just outside the Greater London boundary.

Previously, Purfleet was part of the traditional Church of England parish of West Thurrock. The area has a mix of industrial activity to the south and is encompassed within the Thames Gateway redevelopment area. Purfleet is recognized as one of the seven conservation areas in Thurrock.

The origins of the name "Purfleet" can be traced back to 1285 when it was referred to as Purteflyete. The name signifies "Purta’s stream or tidal inlet," indicating its geographical features and history as a waterfront settlement.

During the 18th century, Purfleet Royal Gunpowder Magazine was established as a crucial storage site for gunpowder, accompanied by a garrison for protection. The presence of stored gunpowder created a constant risk of explosions, particularly from lightning strikes. To mitigate this danger, Benjamin Franklin was consulted for advice on designing lightning conductors. The Royal Society supported his design for pointed conductors, which effectively protected the powder store from lightning strikes. However, after the American Revolution, King George III insisted on the replacement of pointed conductors with blunt ones, following which the president of the Royal Society was compelled to resign.

Today, one of the original five magazines, Magazine number 5, remains as the Purfleet Garrison Heritage and Military Centre. It holds the status of a Scheduled Ancient Monument and is managed by volunteers. The centre showcases a diverse collection of local and military memorabilia, including items from RAF Hornchurch.

Renowned artist J. M. W. Turner documented Purfleet in his sketches created between 1805 and 1808, with a particular focus on the Powder Magazines. These sketches, found in the River and Margate Sketchbook, are part of the esteemed Tate Britain collection and were accepted as part of the Turner Bequest in 1856.


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Wendy    
Added: 22 Mar 2024 15:33 GMT   

Polygon Buildings
Following the demolition of the Polygon, and prior to the construction of Oakshott Court in 1974, 4 tenement type blocks of flats were built on the site at Clarendon Sq/Phoenix Rd called Polygon Buildings. These were primarily for people working for the Midland Railway and subsequently British Rail. My family lived for 5 years in Block C in the 1950s. It seems that very few photos exist of these buildings.

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Steve   
Added: 19 Mar 2024 08:42 GMT   

Road construction and houses completed
New Charleville Circus road layout shown on Stanford’s Library Map Of London And Its Suburbs 1879 with access via West Hill only.

Plans showing street numbering were recorded in 1888 so we can concluded the houses in Charleville Circus were built by this date.

Source: Charleville Circus, Sydenham, London

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Steve   
Added: 19 Mar 2024 08:04 GMT   

Charleville Circus, Sydenham: One Place Study (OPS)
One Place Study’s (OPS) are a recent innovation to research and record historical facts/events/people focused on a single place �’ building, street, town etc.

I have created an open access OPS of Charleville Circus on WikiTree that has over a million members across the globe working on a single family tree for everyone to enjoy, for free, forever.

Source: Charleville Circus, Sydenham, London

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Charles   
Added: 8 Mar 2024 20:45 GMT   

My House
I want to know who lived in my house in the 1860’s.

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NH   
Added: 7 Mar 2024 11:41 GMT   

Telephone House
Donald Hunter House, formerly Telephone House, was the BT Offices closed in 2000

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Paul Cox   
Added: 5 Mar 2024 22:18 GMT   

War damage reinstatement plans of No’s 11 & 13 Aldine Street
Whilst clearing my elderly Mothers house of general detritus, I’ve come across original plans (one on acetate) of No’s 11 & 13 Aldine Street. Might they be of interest or should I just dispose of them? There are 4 copies seemingly from the one single acetate example. Seems a shame to just junk them as the level of detail is exquisite. No worries if of no interest, but thought I’d put it out there.

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Diana   
Added: 28 Feb 2024 13:52 GMT   

New Inn Yard, E1
My great grandparents x 6 lived in New Inn Yard. On this date, their son was baptised in nearby St Leonard’s Church, Shoreditch

Source: BDM London, Cripplegate and Shoreditch registers written by church clerk.

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Vic Stanley   
Added: 24 Feb 2024 17:38 GMT   

Postcose
The postcode is SE15, NOT SE1

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NEARBY LOCATIONS OF NOTE
Purfleet Purfleet-on-Thames is located in the Thurrock unitary authority in Essex. Situated in the easternmost part of the M25 motorway, it is just outside the Greater London boundary.

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