Heybridge Basin (Cannibal Island)

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The 'Chelmer Brig'

Was the end cottage of the group of three cottages on Lock Hill (No1 Lock Hill), before the building on the corner was constructed.

It is not known whether the 'Chelmer Brig' or 'Thomas Warraker's Beer House' was the first 'beer house/public house' in the village.

Was also used briefly as the Lock Keepers house.

1799. Richard Tovee. prop

1810. John Smith. prop

1824. Timothy Yeoman. prop

1832. Joseph Going. prop

1882. William Filby. prop

1890. 1899. John Woodcraft. prop

(above) a great early picture clearly showing the activities lockside. From right to left .... Mrs Webb's Home for Motherless Children on the corner (that later became the 'Old Ship'), the little cottage with the black sign above the door, was the 'Chelmer Brig' beerhouse, 'Turk' Clark's store with the lady in front is next, the chandlery in the 'Old Barn', and just visible on the very far left the light coloured front of the first 'Old Ship' pub. Picture taken before the lock was lengthend.