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Heybridge Basin (Cannibal
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Muckers
Island |
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Over the sea-wall past
the 'Jolly Sailor'. began what was once the pile of spoil deposited
from digging out the lock. At first it was an island, then a
small bridge built to it, and
finally a filled in area connecting it directly with the sea-wall.
After many years of occupation by 'Mucker'
and 'Dinee' Clarke, it took on the name by locals of 'Muckers
Island', and their home was referred to as 'Rat Hall'. It was
ultimately developed first as tea-rooms then for boatbuilding
and stores. For many years a rack with a battery of about ten
punt guns was kept in front of 'Rat Hall'. |
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Click on this LINK
to the complete history 'of Muckers Island' |
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01 (above) a clear view
of 'Muckers Island' before being developed for commercial use.
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