Why is Silver End called Silver End?
Why is Silver End called Silver End?
Silver End is a village in Braintree, Essex, in England. It was conceived as a model village by the industrialist Francis Henry Crittall who established a Crittall Windows Ltd factory there to manufacture components for metal windows….
| Silver End | |
|---|---|
| Police | Essex |
| Fire | Essex |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | Witham |
How many houses are in Silver End?
Of those houses, 153 were designed in the popular ‘modern movement’ theme of the time, and it is those for which Silver End is most well known.
When was Silver End built?
1926
Based in Braintree district, Silver End is a model village with work begining in 1926. The village was the idea of Francis Henry Crittall who created Crittall Windows Ltd, a factory which manufactured and supplied components for metal windows.
What county is Silver End in?
Silver End is a village in Braintree, Essex, in England. It was conceived as a model village by the industrialist Francis Henry Crittall who established a Crittall Windows Ltd factory there to manufacture components for metal windows.
What is the population of Silver End?
Built-up Area
| Name | County / District | Population Estimate 2020-06-30 |
|---|---|---|
| Silver End | Essex | 3,921 |
| Silver End 3,921 Population [2020] – Estimate 0.8600 km² Area 4,559/km² Population Density [2020] 0.17% Annual Population Change [2011 → 2020] |
Where was the new Silver End factory located?
Silver End was ideal for the much needed new small component factory and village, situated midway between the Crittall factories in Braintree and Witham and close to the Maldon one. Available land at Boars Tye farm was purchased and leading, famous architects engaged.
What was the purpose of Silver End village?
So in 1925 began one man’s vision to improve the housing and working conditions of his employees. Silver End was ideal for the much needed new small component factory and village, situated midway between the Crittall factories in Braintree and Witham and close to the Maldon one.
When did Francis Crittall build Silver End village?
Book your appointment today to discuss how we can help you move into your perfect Redrow home. Silver End is a unique village, which was created by window maker, Francis Crittall, to house his factory workers in the 1920s.