Heybridge Basin (Cannibal Island)

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Two Ways Lane

Myrtle Cottage

Was originally 'The Old Ship' public house but re-named 'Myrtle Cottage' after Bill Stone retired and moved away to Mersea, the licence was then transferred to the building on the corner of Lock Hill which is the current 'The Old Ship'. Several of the later residents used the wooden hut alongside for building small boats, the last being Stewart Tolfrey.

Occupants

William Stone

Sheila Wakelin

Stewart Tolfrey

01 (above) William Stone prop, at the doorway of the original 'The Old Ship', public house at the end of 'Two Ways' Lane. c1920.