Heybridge Basin (Cannibal Island)

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Peter Tolfrey

Peter Tolfrey lived and operated from the premises that was originally Purkiss's Stores at 106 Basin Road, his father had previously kept a boat moored ion the canal for many years. His company 'Tolcraft' was involved in interior design and furniture, he also leased one of the large sheds beside the canal known as 'The Red Shed' where his son Stuart began his boatbuilding business of small-craft. Peter's daughter Tina, also operated her 'Tolcraft Secretarial Services' from the same premises. The premises were also divided up into two other units which were rented out to 'Blackwater Printing', and a shipping agency.

(above) kitchen units built by the 'Tolcraft' joinery workshop, to a design by Peter Tolfrey.

(above) more design and units built by 'Tolcraft'. The beams and stylised woodwork made and fitted by Peter Brookes.