Regional Information
Tollesbury’s location at the mouth of the River Blackwater in Essex has ensured a long history of human settlement. The earliest traces of a probably nomadic human presence in the area date back to 6000BC and by the time of the Roman invasion it is likely this was the centre of a thriving community. Tollesbury probably acquired its name in Anglo-Saxon times.
Throughout history, Tollesbury’s fortunes have been directly linked to the Thames, firstly as a source of food through fishing, then as a trade route well into the 20th century. Farming and fishing are both entrenched in Tollesbury’s history, hence it’s moniker of 'village of the plough and sail'. So the Granary reflects both these traditions. Today the village has a population of around 2,900.
