Parkeston, Essex

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Parkeston, a village in the county of Essex, is located in the eastern region of England. It is a port on the North Sea and sits on the south bank of the River Stour.

The village of Parkeston was partially on an island called “Ray Island” and the mud flats of the River Stour, but was only an island at high tide. It was originally called “Le Rey” during the Saxon period. Other than grazing sheep land, there was not much development or population in the village prior to the 19th century because of the marshlands that did not support agriculture or building.

Parkeston has been an important village in England’s import/export trade since the 1880s when the Great Eastern Railway Company developed the village as its major port on the North Sea. The village was originally named Parkeston Quay, in honour of Charles H. Parkes, who was the chairman of the railway company at that time. The village was built up to support the workers of the railway and port activities, including housing and amenities. Parkeston is also known locally as “Spike Island” or “Cinder City,” referring to the remnants and waste associated with the railway and port. Parkeston is one of the few planned English railway villages that still exists today.

In addition to playing a role in trade activities, Parkeston later developed in the 20th century into a major port for ocean liner and ferry services to Europe, in particular The Netherlands and Denmark. The village was home to an important naval base during World War II. In the modern era, the port in Parkeston continues to be active for container shipping.

Many of the historic structures in Parkeston relate to its development in the 1880s including Wesleyan Methodist Church, which was the first church in Parkeston. St. Paul’s Church was built in 1914 and is the largest church in the village, though is no longer an active parish, closing in 2014. While not a historic structure, Hamilton Park is one of the largest open green spaces in Parkeston, and is one of the oldest areas in the village. The park was named after one of the founders of the village, and features playing fields for football and cricket, playgrounds, and walking paths. In addition, Parkeston has a number of small ponds and wooded areas to enjoy the natural resources of the area, despite being a busy port. Fishing is popular at the Dock River and community events are held throughout the year at Welfare Park.

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