The Ongar Millenium History Society have produced a fascinating booklet which give dates in the history and development of Ongar from 900 – 2004. The booklet is illustrated with many views from Ongar’s past.
Just a few examples;
1284 – John the Clerk killed whilst ringing the bell at St Martins Church.
1837 – Ongar Gas Company established.
1898 - Ongar Waterworks Company began.
1912 – Father Thomas Byles, Ongar’s Catholic Priest dies on the Titanic.
Written by Jill Coward and Jenny Main and priced at £3 this is good value and they are to be congratulated on producing it. Copies can be purchased from the Society.