From The Papers

Chelmsford Chronicle 23 October 1868

Stanford Rivers – Fire. At half-past 12 on Friday morning a fire broke out at a water and steam mill, Stanford Rivers, belonging to Mr Kynaston, and in the occupation of Mr. George Gentry. The mill was work until six p.m. on Thursday when all appeared right. At 12.30am. on Friday a man who was going to the mill with some corn found it on fire. The damage is estimated at about £1,400, and the mill is insured in the Essex and Suffolk Equitable, and the contents in the Royal-office. It is supposed the fire originated in the engine-house. Inspector Fox and a few constables were present and rendered every assistance.

The Essex Standard 5th November 1831.

On the morning of Saturday last, Hill Hall, the residence of the Rev. E. Smyth, at Theydon Mount, was entered at a window, and a number of articles, chiefly wearing apparel, were stolen. A person of suspicious appearance being seen by workmen to leave the premises the same morning, Mr John Adlam, of abridge, mounted his horse, went in pursuit, and overtook the delinquent with the stolen property in his possession.

The Cambridge Chronicle and Journal 29th July 1825

Essex Assizes:
Jonathan Doe for stealing a fustian jacket and cotton handkerchief from Thomas Lodge, at Theydon Mount, 6 months imprisonment.