Pebmarsh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pebmarsh |
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 St. John the Baptist church, Pebmarsh |
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 Pebmarsh
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| OS grid reference | TL855335 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Halstead |
| Postcode district | CO9 |
| Dialling code | 01787 |
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
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| Website | pebmarsh.com |
Pebmarsh is a small and friendly village located in Essex, England. It's part of the Braintree District and can be found northeast of Halstead, near the A131 road. The number of people living in Pebmarsh is counted together with the nearby village of Twinstead.
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Discover Pebmarsh
Village History and Life
A Glimpse into the Past: The Domesday Book
Pebmarsh has a long history! A special plaque on the village church tells us that Pebmarsh was mentioned in the Domesday Book. This book was like a giant survey of England, ordered by William the Conqueror way back in 1086. It helped him understand who owned what and how much it was worth.
Schools and Community Spaces
The village is home to St. John the Baptist C of E Primary School. There has been a school in Pebmarsh since the late 1700s! The main part of the current school opened in 1967. It welcomes students from Pebmarsh and nearby villages like Lamarsh and Alphamstone.
Pebmarsh also has a large village hall. This hall was built recently to replace an older one. It's a great place for village events and gatherings.
Fun for Kids: Parks and Play
For younger residents and visitors, there's a children's park. You can also find a small skate park with three ramps, perfect for skateboarding or scootering!
The King's Head Pub: A Community Story
The local pub, The King's Head, is very special because it's owned by the community! Over 320 local people became shareholders and raised £350,000 to buy it. This happened after the previous owners retired. The villagers wanted to make sure their pub, which is a big part of village life, stayed open for everyone to enjoy.
Exploring the Countryside
Walking Trails and Nature
Pebmarsh is a wonderful place for walking and enjoying the beautiful English countryside. There are many public footpaths you can follow. One path even leads to another nearby village called Colne Engaine.
The River Peb
A river called the River Peb flows right through the middle of the village. In fact, the village name 'Pebmarsh' comes from this very river!
Famous Faces from Pebmarsh
Over the years, several interesting people have had connections to Pebmarsh:
- George Courtauld was an industrialist. He set up a silk mill in Pebmarsh in the late 1700s. This mill used water power to make silk.
- Edward Grimston, a politician, passed away here in 1881.
- Mary and Geraldine Peppin were twin sisters famous for playing the piano together. They lived in Pebmarsh from the 1960s until the 1980s. Mary lived at a place called 'Great Lengths', and Geraldine lived at 'Mount Pleasant'.
- Sir Ronald Storrs was an important official who worked for the British government. He was even the Governor of Jerusalem and worked with the famous Lawrence of Arabia. Sir Ronald Storrs is buried in the churchyard in Pebmarsh.
