Bovinger

Settlement in Essex Epping Forest

England

Bovinger

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

Bovinger is a small village located in the county of Essex, England. Situated approximately 40 miles northeast of London, it falls within the district of Basildon. The village is nestled amidst picturesque countryside, providing residents with a peaceful and rural setting.

Bovinger is known for its quaint charm and close-knit community. The village is home to a population of around 500 residents, fostering a strong sense of community spirit. The residents of Bovinger are welcoming and friendly, making it an ideal place for those seeking a close community atmosphere.

The village offers a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local village hall, a primary school, and a post office. Additionally, the nearby town of Basildon provides further facilities and services, such as shopping centers, healthcare facilities, and leisure activities.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to enjoy in Bovinger, as the surrounding area boasts beautiful countryside landscapes and numerous walking trails. The village is also within close proximity to the expansive Langdon Hills Country Park, providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Transport links in Bovinger are convenient, with easy access to major roadways such as the A127 and A13. The village is also served by regular bus services, connecting residents to nearby towns and cities.

Overall, Bovinger offers a tranquil and tight-knit community, surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it an attractive place to reside.

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Bovinger Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.726306/0.201998 or Grid Reference TL5205. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

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

House on High Road, North Weald Bassett

These style of houses have been built along stretches of this road and are in at least the high tens without counting them all.

David Howard

Green in Moreton

David Howard

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