There were three residential properties built in the early 1900’s by Southend Waterworks Company in Thundersley, Essex, which were associated with the reservoir and two pumping stations: Reservoir Cottage, Pumping Station House and Pumping Station Cottage.
Alfred Charles NOAKES, wife Alice Martha WATERHOUSE and family appear to have been the first residents of Pumping Station Cottage after it was built in the early 1900’s.
Henry Hawksley AYRIS (Civil Engineer and grandson of John AYRIS, the first managing director of Southend Waterworks) and wife Violet Vashti FOX were most likely the second residents of Pumping Station Cottage, living there between 1918-1931 at least.
Henry CLARK (Water Inspector), wife Amelia Maud TODD and family were most likely the third residents of Pumping Station Cottage, living there in 1939.
Alfred BARDELL (Stationary Engine Driver), wife Louisa HULL and family were most likely the first residents of Burches Pumping Station House after it was built in the early 1900’s.
Fountain Benjamin LEDGER (London Fireman), wife Eliza BIGWOOD and family were most likely the second residents of Burches Pumping Station House, living there from 1920.
Aldred Arthur THURSTON (Engineer), wife Mahala Agnes Mary DUNNETT and family were most likely the third residents of Burches Pumping Station House, living there from 1923.
Frederick William GOLDING (Waterworks Reservoir Gauger), wife Louisa WHITEHALL and family were most likely the forth residents of Burches Pumping Station House, living there from 1930.