Welcome to Dave Whiffin's Postcard Collection Gallery.

Here you will find images of Dave Whiffin's postcard collection showing Ferry Road beyond Pooles Lane.

The images are just thumbnails of the main picture which can be accessed by simply left clicking on the relevant image.

If you recognise anyone on the postcards that has not been noted please let me know.

Ferry Road.
	Fred Spalding Ferry Road slipway. This is the earliest known photograph of Hullbridge thought to be c1905 taken from the riverbank on the South Woodham Ferrers side of the river. The river was used extensively to transport agricultural produce from Hullbridge and Battlesbridge to London (see Hullbridge village History). From the left:- The Brickworks with the two kiln chimneys in the foreground facing the river. A long row of bricks can be seen stacked along the East side of the factory. The wetherboard house, at one time home for four families. Demolished in 1926 as was the building and shop preceding Rose Cottage, to make way for access to the newly built tunnel which carried water supplies from Maldon to Southend. The Water Tower of the brickfields can be seen behind the old Elm tree.
	Fred Spalding Ferry Road Causeway. This is one of the earliest known photographs of Hullbridge thought to be c1905 taken by Fred Spalding from the riverbank on the South Woodham Ferrers side of the river. This is a similar photo to Fred Spalding 405 showing the Hullbridge Causeway and surrounding building also the cottagers built for the brickworkers that can be seen in the background.
	Padgett 6020 Anchor Inn and Cottages, Hullbridge The postcard photo was taken approx., 1920 . The photographer is standing in Ferry Road, Hullbridge just before the slipway and Dick Hymas's shed.He is shooting up Ferry Road towards Pooles Lane. In the foreground on the left is Rose Cottage followed by the old Anchor Inn with its bowed window. Opposite are the Anchor Cottages a terrace of three properties built 1793 with the last building being a shop / tea room. Before these in the foreground is Wharf Cottage with its porch canopy and beyond the Anchor Cottages is the building that is to later become the Wayfarers Cafe. In the distant background can be seen the roof of Well Cottages and the old school house.
	Unknown Anchor Inn and Rose Cottage. A photo taken from Ferry Road around 1925 of the old Anchor Inn and Rose Cottage alongside. The old Inn was pulled down in 1937 and where it stood is now the entrance to the new Anchor Inn car park.
	Unknown Hullbridge river's edge properties. A photo taken from South Woodham Ferrers around 1931 the photographer is shooting across a lush mud flat towards Hullbridge's Ferry Road.To the left can be seen Rose Cottage with the two huts belonging to Mr Hymas just before. Alongside the cottage is the old Anchor Inn. Across Ferry Road is Wharf cottage followed by the Pavilion tea rooms / dance hall and then Crouch cottage with a Romany styled caravan parked in the back garden. Crouch cottage was originally the village Bakery known as Gunn Cottage. Just before this photograph was taken the cottage was bought by Mr and Mrs Alexander who had just renovated it and painted it White.
	Padgett 7059 Hullbridge properties on Ferry Road. A photo taken from South Woodham Ferrers around 1920's the photographer is shooting across the River Crouch towards Hullbridge's Ferry Road.On the left can be seen the twin kiln towers of the brick works and furtehr along the wooden structure on top of the water tower. Also can be seen the row of cottages in Pooles Lane used by the brick workers and Well Cottage at the corner of Pooles Lane. The first house on Ferry Road from the river is Rose Cottage.
	Bell 116102 Ferry Road looking towards the school from Pooles Lane end. A photo taken approx., 1924 . The photographer is standing looking near the corner of Ferry Road amd is shooting towards the Esplanade. The building was once a barn for storing coal brought up the river by barge. In the 1920's the barn was converted to a social venue and became the "Hullbridge Pavilion" selling teas and confectionary to the village's tourist trade, it was also used as a dance hall. Later it was converted and re-named to "The Smugglers Den" social club which was licensed in 1947.Just beyon the Pavilion is Crouch Cottage. To see a Beverly Barker's postcard of the building today click here
	Unknown Ye Olde Anchor tea rooms and Anchor Cottages The postcard photo was taken approx., 1950's. The Photographer is standing in the Ferry Road just before the entrance to the Anchor Inn. The photograph shows a couple entering the Olde Anchor Tea Rooms which was situated at the end of the old Anchor Cottages. The cottages themselves are a good example of how the popularity of Hullbridge as a tourist destination had its effect on the village. During this time properties were being given a face lift to make them more appealing to the tourists. Here the cottages have been changed to be in keeping with the vogue style of the times Tudor. The Malus tree in front of one of the windows is still there today but alas the tea rooms are no longer. To see a Beverly Barker's postcard of the building today click here
	Anchor Cottages The postcard photo was taken approx., 1960's. The Photographer is standing in the Ferry Road just in the entrance to the Anchor Inn. The postcard is from a selection commissioned by Kellies Newagents of Ferry Road around 1980.
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