Has anyone seen photographs of the Overshore, a hamlet on Otterham Creek, Upchurch/Rainham?
There was a collection of 20 cottages. The hamlet was taken over, I think by the nearby cement factory and a Wakeley Brothers brickfield. It was there 1915/1916 as I have seen reported dead fighting in WW1.
The brickfield was noted on maps from 1858, then 1891-1898. The cement factory, owned by Blue Circle when it closed in 1915. The area had a wharf for in and out shipments for cement and another owned by Wakeley Brothers. They built barges and later had a repair only business, this was called Wakeley Brothers Wharf. The area still has a wharf, the last owner was Peter Woodger. On his death the wharf was put up for sale. The wharf is the only thing that remains today.
Grateful for any suggestions and/or help from members.
Still: Keep Safe.
Mike