Emsworth
Emsworth is a town in Hampshire on the south coast of England, near the border of West Sussex. It lies at the north end of an arm of Chichester Harbour, a large and shallow inlet from the English Channel. Adjacent to Emsworth is Thorney Island. The River Ems, which is named after the town and not, as is often thought, the town being named after the river, passes into the Slipper millpond. The mill itself is now made use of as office spaces. In accordance with the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent resident population of around 9492 people. Emsworth proliferated during the 20th century, reaching a population of about 5000 by the middle of the century after having around 2000 locals in the 19th century. The 1000th house in Emsworth was constructed in 1953. In the 1960s, substantial parts of the area were developed with a mix of cottage and terraced housing. In 1906, construction commenced on the post office, with local cricketer George Wilder laying an etched brick. The renamed Emsworth Recreation Ground dates from 1909 and is the present home of Emsworth Cricket Club, which was established in 1811 and celebrated its Bicentennial in 2011. It was marked with a Grand Match versus the MCC. Cricket in Emsworth has actually been played at the same ground, Cold Harbour Lawn, ever since 1761. In the 19th century, the town had as many as 30 pubs and beer houses. The village has a basin for modest sailboats and fishing boats, which fills at high tide and can be cleared through a sluice at low tide. For all your home refurbishments, be sure to identify trustworthy specialists in Emsworth to make certain of quality.
