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To celebrate this, Brentwood was authorised to hold a fair in July every year on the anniversary of the new tomb being created. In 1234 the town began to grow further - the abbot of St Osyth had already cleared the woodland on the south side of the High Street, and now it was the turn of the landowner on the north side, Thomas de Camvill, to clear woodland and build on the north side.
Brentwood is an historic ‘thoroughfare’ town that developed on the crossroads of the Essex Great Road and the pilgrim route to Canterbury. The town as we know it today took shape after the railway arrived in 1840. On display at Brentwood Museum are hundreds of household items reflecting everyday life in what became a comfortable dormitory ...
Aug 26, 2021 · With Weald Country Park so close, Brentwood has a sense of space (Image: PAUL STARR Photographer) 2.Weald County Park is really, really old. Weald Country Park is open daily from 8am to dusk. The park's origins date back to the 12th century when it was originally a medieval deer park and you can still feed the deer to this day (deer food is ...
Jul 27, 2008 · Brentwood residents are, rightly, proud of their town and recent competitions, such as Brentwood's Got Talent, has shown a wide variety of skills that should be celebrated. So, Cllr David Kendall, Leader of the Liberal Democrat group, is calling for Brentwood to have its own town show to highlight what the community can offer.
- Early History
- Foundation of The Town
- State of Discontent
- Religious Struggles
- Spanish Threat
- Civil War
- Mock Battle
- To Modern Times
- Armorial Bearings
- Borough Status
The early history of Brentwood is obscure. A Bronze Age axe has been found in the district and there is an entrenched camp in Weald Park. However, it is unlikely that early man settled on the site of the town because it was probably part of the Great Forest which covered much of Essex. Although the Great Roman Road from London to Colchester ran thr...
Thomas a Becket's murder in 1170, and his canonisation in 1173, played an important part in the foundation of the town. Miracles were wrought at his tomb and pilgrims travelled to the shrine at Canterbury. The most convenient way for those from the Midlands, and for many from East Anglia, ran through Brentwood to the ferry at Tilbury. Houses sprang...
In 1381, southern and eastern England were in a state of discontent. There were many reasons: the failure of the French Wars; the Labour Laws following the Black Death; the desire of villains to be free of labour services and feudal dues. However, the spark was fanned to a flame by a poll tax levied on every lay person, male and female, over the ag...
The Reformation and the Dissolution of the Monasteries brought about great changes and, after passing through various hands, the twin manors of South Weald, Costed and Caldecots, became the property of Antony Browne. He founded Brentwood School and almshouses at South Weald. The religious struggles of the time left their mark. In 1555, William Hunt...
The year 1588 saw the country in great peril from the Spanish Armada, and soldiers were dispatched to Brentwood in readiness. Again in 1597 when Philip II, spurred by the sack of Cadiz by the Earl of Essex, threatened invasion, there was a muster of militia at Brentwood; 4,000 on foot and 400 on horseback were ordered to rendezvous at Ingatestone a...
The political and religious upheaval of the first half of the 17th century did not leave the town unmoved. Sir John Lucas of Shenfield, Sir Denner Strutt of Little Warley, Sir John Tyrell of East Horndon and Anthony Browne of South Weald all fought in support of the King, while Mr Luther of Kelvedon Hatch was prominent among the Parliamentarians. H...
The American War of Independence broke out in 1775; in 1778 France joined in the struggle and Great Britain was in danger of invasion. Seven thousand militia were camped on Warley Common which had increased to three regular and eight militia battalions by June. In October, George III and Queen Charlotte visited Lord Petre at Thorndon Hall to inspec...
The outline of the modern town was beginning to appear. The population grew steadily after 1800; there were 1,007 inhabitants in 1801, 1,642 in 1831 and 2,364 in 1841. The decisive year in the history of the town was 1843, when the Eastern Counties Railway opened. As a result, the town which had confined itself to the crest of the hill, along which...
The Achievement of arms was granted to the former Brentwood Urban District Council. The Armorial Bearings, which were designed by Lawrence King, OBE, FRIBA, and approved by the College of Heralds, have since been transferred to Brentwood Borough Council. The Achievement illustrates, as far as possible, the important facts in the history of Brentwoo...
The creation of a Borough is an ancient and honourable status granted to established communities. Brentwood's long history and tradition, coupled with its strong sense of community and civic identity, won it Borough status in March 1993. The status is conferred by the reigning monarch. Brentwood's Charter reads: 'Elizabeth the Second by the Grace o...
Brentwood is located in Essex, in the East of London. Here are some popular things to do in Brentwood: Visit the Brentwood Cathedral – This beautiful church has a rich history dating back to the 12th century. Visitors can take a guided tour to learn about the cathedral’s history and admire its architectural features.
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Apr 27, 2020 · So, here’s a list of top things to do in Brentwood, the UK. 1. Visit the beautiful Ingatestone Hall. This is a Tudor mansion located outside the village of Ingatestone. The gardens are also beautiful to explore, especially on a sunny day. There is also a tearoom that serves a range of homemade cakes.
