Rayleigh
Through the Looking Glass
Finally we have the water trough , principally for horses, which arrived in town in the early 1920’s just as the combustion engine became popular and a regular bus service started.
The High Street Trio
At the junction of Crown Hill and the High St opposite the Crown Hotel (c. 1740) are 3 monuments to Rayleigh's past heritage.
Firstly the Town Water Pump -
The less fortunate had to carry a bucket to fill up with water for the town pump.
In the middle of the trio stands the Martyrs Memorial, erected in 1908 in commemoration of the 2 locals who in 1555 were burnt at the stake near this spot for their Protestant beliefs.
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