Heybridge Basin (Cannibal Island)

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Lock Hill

The Top Boat Yard

This yard on the corner of the lane by the cottages on Lock Hill was used by Hans Kuijton and the Canal Company for some years until finally taken over by Colin Brookes for his boat building business and storage.

01 (above) The buildings and yard alongside the canal Basin in 1977. From left to right, the 'Red Building' used for boat building by Artur Holt and finaly by Stewrat Tolfrey. Then the row of garages with the red roof which were usually rented out as storage sheds. To the right of the garages is the 'Brick built Shed' used mainly by 'Dilbury' Clark as his workshop. At the very right hand end with the white offices in view behind it is what is known as 'The Top Yard', it's grey steel gates are just visible.