Lower Bobbingworth Green

Settlement in Essex Epping Forest

England

Lower Bobbingworth Green

The former Blake Hall station Blake Hall station was opened by the Great Eastern Railway in 1865 and after becoming part of London Underground&#039;s Central line after the Second World war it was closed on 31st October 1981. The station before its closure was famously known as the least used on the entire Underground when it was reported to have only seventeen passengers a day. Trains still run through the station on the Epping Ongar Heritage Line. This was the London Transport Weekend which celebrated the Epping Ongar Railway&#039;s links with London Transport. The view is from a westbound train on its way to North Weald.

The full story with photographs can be seen at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/b/blake_hall/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.disused-stations.org.uk/b/blake_hall/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> — The former Blake Hall station Credit: Marathon

Lower Bobbingworth Green is a small, picturesque village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated within the civil parish of Moreton, it is nestled in the heart of the beautiful English countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is situated approximately 4 miles east of the town of Ongar and 12 miles northwest of the city of Chelmsford.

The village of Lower Bobbingworth Green is characterized by its quaint and traditional architecture, with many of its buildings dating back several centuries. The village is home to a small but close-knit community, with a population of around 150 residents. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of charming cottages and larger, more modern houses.

Despite its small size, Lower Bobbingworth Green boasts a number of amenities for its residents. These include a village hall, which serves as a hub for community events and gatherings, and a local pub that offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The village is also surrounded by a network of footpaths and bridleways, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy walking, cycling, or horseback riding.

The village is conveniently located within easy reach of several larger towns and cities, making it an attractive location for commuters. The nearby town of Ongar offers a range of shops, supermarkets, and other amenities, while the city of Chelmsford provides a wider range of services and entertainment options.

In summary, Lower Bobbingworth Green is a charming and idyllic village in the heart of the Essex countryside, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting for its residents.

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The former Blake Hall station

Blake Hall station was opened by the Great Eastern Railway in 1865 and after becoming part of London Underground's Central line after the Second World war it was closed on 31st October 1981. The station before its closure was famously known as the least used on the entire Underground when it was reported to have only seventeen passengers a day. Trains still run through the station on the Epping Ongar Heritage Line. This was the London Transport Weekend which celebrated the Epping Ongar Railway's links with London Transport. The view is from a westbound train on its way to North Weald. The full story with photographs can be seen at Link

Marathon

Green in Moreton

David Howard

Houses on Church Road, Moreton

David Howard

Line of trees near New Barns Cottages

From a passing Epping-Ongar train.

Nigel Thompson

Isolated trees in a field near Ongar Park Hall

From a passing Epping-Ongar train.

Nigel Thompson

Former Blake Hall Station, near Ongar, Essex

Taken in 1985, a year after the closure of the station, Blake Hall was the penultimate stop on the Central Line on its way to Ongar. The single-track line from Epping, via North Weald, to Ongar closed ten years later but opened in 2004 as a "tourist attraction" by the Epping and Ongar Railway Society. They run trains on Sundays all year.

Andrew Smith