Researching the history of Billericay

Where do I start with how to research the history of Billericay? Well, the first thing is to live in Billericay itself. I actually moved back to Billericay on Halloween night in 2024? Just a short drive away from Billericay, is Chelmsford, which was recently made a city, and it owns the magnificent Essex Record … Read more

Billericay 1911 census summary – district 6

The 1911 census is also summarised and can be useful in tracing the route of the enumerator: Here is District 6 which lists the entirety of Billericay High street. Great Burstead; St Mary Magdalene, 428 inhabitantsHall cottages Laindon road ; Kennel Lane Cottages & the road opposite, over South Green do fur and including Bowfalls … Read more

Billericay 1911 census summary – district 5.

The 1911 census is also summarised and can be useful in tracing the route of the enumerator: Here is District 5. Great Burstead; St Mary Magdalene, 428 inhabitantsHall cottages Laindon road ; Kennel Lane Cottages & the road opposite, over South Green do fur and including Bowfalls or Rose Farm & Cottages near, Hummerstone Main … Read more