Leigh on Sea News - historicaleigh

HistoricaLeigh - A Pretty Procession

February 28, 2017 by Carole Mulroney

Historicaleigh: Leigh Hill and the old station

February 21, 2017 by Carole Mulroney

Historicaleigh: The Hidden Chamber

January 31, 2017 by Carole Mulroney

In 1935 Mr Otto Vogelsang, who carried out a marine engineering business in disused cottages near the cockle sheds, found a cellar below the sea level in the cottages, obviously used for smuggling.

Historicaleigh: Dobbin's Well

January 24, 2017 by Carole Mulroney

Dobbin's Well was in Torquay Drive.

Historicaleigh: Brotherly (and Sisterly) Love

January 17, 2017 by Carole Mulroney

It has oft been remarked upon that in Leigh the old families are intermingled with each other so that you could not walk down the street without seeing an uncle, aunt or cousin.

Historicaleigh: The Churchyard Well

December 12, 2016 by Carole Mulroney

In 1932 a deep hole was discovered in Leigh churchyard which at first was thought to be the entrance to an old vault and some even thought might lead to an underground passage used by smugglers.

The Churchyard Well

November 15, 2016 by Carole Mulroney

Was the churchyard well all is was made out to be? Here our Historian Carole tells all...

Historicaleigh - The 80 Club of Leigh

November 2, 2016 by Carole Mulroney

Over 100 years ago in Leigh there was a thriving and very robust 80's club

Historicaleigh - The End of the District Line

October 18, 2016 by Carole Mulroney

Historicaleigh: A Good Judge?

October 5, 2016 by Carole Mulroney

Historicaleigh: An Incredulous Jury

September 11, 2016 by Carole Mulroney

Historicaleigh - Defending Leigh

September 11, 2016 by Carole Mulroney

Historicaleigh: Leigh's Indiana Jones

August 29, 2016 by Carole Mulroney

Every one loves a good boy's own adventure - and Leigh has one of its own.

Historicaleigh: Dual Purpose Pubs

August 29, 2016 by Carole Mulroney

Pubs have always been a focal point of local life and it seems local death as well.

Historicaleigh: Pity The Poor Roadsweeper

August 1, 2016 by Carole Mulroney

A tale of pity this week and a potential feet juggling episode from our Historian Carole

Historicaleigh - Tucker’s Luck (Or Not)

July 24, 2016 by Carole Mulroney

Living to the ripe old age of 96 is an achievement, even in this day and age, but in 1804 it was even more of an amazing event.

Historicaleigh: Church on Sunday

July 4, 2016 by Carole Mulroney

In 1578 a nonagenarian from Leigh (he was born in 1488, only three years after the Battle of Bosworth which ended the Wars of the Roses) was called before the church courts for non attendance at church.

Historicaleigh: The Leigh Guinea Pigs

June 13, 2016 by Carole Mulroney

In September 1849 the village doctor, Dr Bradley, came up with and marketed a preventative medicine for cholera.

HistoricaLeigh - Three Brave Lads

May 16, 2016 by Carole Mulroney

The latest from our historian Carole....

HistoricaLeigh - They were made of stern stuff!

May 9, 2016 by Carole Mulroney