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When 'The Creek' froze in February 1929
15/12/2022
It may seem cold at the moment (December 2022) but in 1929 it was much colder and brought many problems.
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James Matthews (also spelt Mathews) 1655 - 1728
09/12/2022
'Sixty three years our Hoyman sail'd merrily round'
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The Care of the Poor - The Indentured Apprenticeship System in South Benfleet Parish
19/11/2022
This article may be of interest to those building Family Trees. The surnames of Thursby; Moss; Sparrow; Chapman; Laveall; Joe; Garnish; Brett; Laurence; Hockley; and Thorrington feature.
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Henry Brewitt
14/11/2022
Henry Brewitt, according to the late Local Historian H. E. Priestley, in his 'History of Modern Times', bought Suttons Farm in 1778.
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Rev. Charles Francis Box
10/11/2022
Charles Francis Box was born in Withyham, Sussex on 24th September 1854, the eldest of seven children born to Francis, a Farmer, and Mary Ann Box.
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Fundraising for St. Mary's Church to restore the weathervane to its rightful position
03/11/2022
An historic church is fundraising to place a 200-year-old weathervane back in its rightful place atop the bell tower.
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Appleton School Production 1976
06/10/2022
Andrew Thrush attended Appleton School from 1974 – 1979 and took the lead role in the production of Toad of Toad Hall in 1976.
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The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
24/09/2022
After four days of lying in State in Westminster, attended by 250,000 people, and a magnificent State Funeral in London, the late Queen was buried at Windsor Castle in the George VI Memorial Chapel.
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A New Monarch - Charles III
16/09/2022
Who would have thought when we were celebrating our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, only three months ago, that we would now be mourning her loss.
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The position of Bryn Teg
15/08/2022
Could this be the answer to the question, 'where was Bryn Teg'?
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An Interview with Graham Burroughs, Head Professional at Boyce Hill Golf Club
07/08/2022
Graham Burroughs recounts his career from when he first became interested in golf 47 years ago, to today, as Head Professional at Boyce Hill Golf Club.
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Appleton School Plays - The Royal Pardon
27/07/2022
Appleton School Plays - The Royal Pardon
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Appleton School Plays - Appleton Review
27/07/2022
The Appleton Review - 1974
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Appleton School Plays - Double Bill
27/07/2022
Appleton School Plays - Double Bill
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Appleton School Plays - Toad Of Toad Hall
27/07/2022
Appleton School presents Toad of Toad Hall
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Appleton School Plays - HMS Pinafore 1973 (2)
27/07/2022
Appleton School Plays - HMS Pinafore 1973
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Appleton School Plays - HMS Pinafore 1973 (1)
27/07/2022
Appleton School Plays - HMS Pinafore 1973
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Appleton School Plays - HMS Pinafore 1973 (3)
27/07/2022
Appleton School Plays - HMS Pinafore 1973
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Appleton School Plays - And Now For Something Completely Different - 1973
27/07/2022
Appleton School Plays - And Now For Something Completely Different - 1973
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Summer heatwaves in South Benfleet
19/07/2022
In August of 1932 a late summer heatwave swept across south Essex and one woman took her quest to be cool a bit too far.
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Benfleet Yacht Club
06/07/2022
In February 1989 Benfleet Yacht Club held its annual Paper Boat Race and these photos are from an article published in the local Evening Echo at that time.
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Then and Now Photos of Boyce Hill Golf Course
03/07/2022
In 1922 the area surrounding the course was sparsely populated with only the odd bungalow or two in the neighbouring roads and there were far fewer trees on the course.
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The history of Boyce Hill Golf & Country Club (3)
03/07/2022
The original eighteen-hole golf course laid out by “Joe” Steel, the Rochford Hundred professional, made use of the terrain in a manner similar to the course we know today.
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Aerial view of Roseberry Walk shops in the early 1980s
03/07/2022
Two aerial views of the Roseberry Walk shops taken 40 years apart.
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