Back Lane, Rochford
By Nathan Bell
Roman Bishops was one of the hardware shops in Rochford. Lings, at the top of South Street facing towards the Square, was another. As I recall it was a long thin shop that seemed to go back & back.
The premises are now occupied by Dive Odyssea.
I have a feeling that this humble old building on Back (or Barrack) Lane was associated with Lings. It may have had a sign up at sometime before being demolished. With the flag pole, I thought it may have been something to do with the barracks but I have not met anyone who knows the story behind the old building.
I think it used to be where the Citizens Advice Bureau is now located?