Can I start a debate about the name of the hamlet? Many sources on the web point to John Winthrop having been born in Groton. Others say he was born in Edwardstone near Groton. It seems to me that both of these places could be called hamlets.
Which do you think is the correct answer?
I too made the mistake of looking for Winthrop's birthplace! The hamlet where he was married is definitely Great Stambridge,and the village for the workers of Crittall windows is Silver End in Essex.......should be easy from there!