East Quay

East Quay is first described as ‘By the Were’ in 1366. In the early nineteenth century it was usually called ‘Eastern Quay‘, shortened to just East Quay in the second half of the century. East Quay seems to have been considered to stretch far along the river bank as Barham’s Brickyard was referred to as on East Quay.

Historic Images

The view seen from Binford Place, c.1794. Bridge House can be seen in the distance (see article at the bottom of this page).
Circa 1865. The ornate building in the centre right is the offices for Colthurst Symons, brick and tile makers. © Blake Museum 2011
Circa 1865. The property on the centre right would be the town’s Temperance Hotel for a time. © Blake Museum 2011
Harwood’s Slate and Timber Wharf circa 1865. Harwood also owned Bridge House to the right – he may be the gentleman with the hat. ©Blake Museum 2011
Probably 1960s. ©Blake Museum 2011
Probably 1960s. © Blake Museum 2011
The shop front of Wilkinson and Leng © Blake Museum 2011
The buildings here would be demolished for Watson’s Road and improved access around the bus station. Blake Museum pho.1306.
Wilkinson & Leng and the new bus station (reference 1997:78:4a)
© Blake Museum 2011

Building Survey October 2012 by Dr Cattermole

No. 1 Listed Grade II from the Town Bridge HER 14851
No. 1 Listed Grade II. Fan on facade is disfiguring.
No 1 Listed Grade II
No. 2 Listed Grade II. Former Post Office. HER 14852
No. 3 Listed Grade II HER 14853
No. 4. A fine early house. Listed Grade II. HER 14854
No 4 annex included with No. 4 on the Listing Grade II with sash window unfortunately replaced.
Nos. 5, 6 & 7 former Warehouse Listed Grade II HER 14855

Articles on Individual Buildings

Bridge House, 4 East Quay