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  • Victoria House Corner (date unknown)
    Victoria House Corner (date unknown)
  • Victoria House Corner c.1925
    Victoria House Corner c.1925
  • Victoria House Corner in the 1970s (1)
    Victoria House Corner in the 1970s (1)
  • Victoria House Corner in the 1970s (2)
    Victoria House Corner in the 1970s (2)
  • Victoria House Corner in 2011
    Victoria House Corner in 2011

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    • An expedition to the Scone

      An expedition to the Scone

      Firstly, we would like to say thank you for putting the Scone on your site.  It is likely we would never have found her without you.
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    • South Benfleet and Slavery in St Vincent and the Grenadines

      South Benfleet and Slavery in St Vincent and the Grenadines

      The British Parliament outlawed the international slave trade in 1807, but it took another twenty-six years to finally abolish slavery.
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    • When 123 High Road was a Newsagents Shop

      When 123 High Road was a Newsagents Shop

      And memories of the Plotlands
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    • Gloster Meteor jet crash

      Gloster Meteor jet crash

      On the 12th April 1952 a jet plane crashed behind houses in Philmead Road
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    • Benfleet Landmarks

      Benfleet Landmarks

      Unusual views and video of Benfleet and the surrounding area.
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    • Life at Kents Hill Cottages, Villa Road

      Life at Kents Hill Cottages, Villa Road

      The Miles and Parmenter Families. I have found out about the family history of the Miles/Parmenters but haven’t managed to find many living relatives, I would love to hear from anyone.
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    • Stella Bouchereau's memories of life in Benfleet

      Stella Bouchereau's memories of life in Benfleet

      Growing up and school days in Benfleet
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    Latest articles

    • SOUTH BENFLEET, ABSOLUTE TREASURE, LITTLE SWITZERLAND OR SIMPLY PARADISE!

      21/09/2021
      A new book about South Benfleet has recently become available.

    • Teddy Bears Picnic Hat for Post Box

      14/09/2021
      Teddy Bears Picnic hat on the Benfleet Post Box at the corner of  St Marys Close and the High Road. 

    • Photos of Scone taken on a canoe trip

      03/09/2021
      The photos below were taken by Ian Lipscomb when he and Mike Hobday took a ...

    • An expedition to the Scone

      22/08/2021
      Firstly, we would like to say thank you for putting the Scone on your site.  It is likely we would never have found her without you.
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    • Wallis Supermarket 21/09/2021 Does anyone else remember the pink elephant climbing frame? During the 80s this was the meet up spot if you...
    • My School Days 20/09/2021 Hello John Garnham, My name is Neil Richardson, son of Lionel, the bus driver. I, like you, have fond memories...
    • Severe Winter Weather 20/09/2021 I remember, that snow was forecast for the evening, I’m sure it was back to school after the Christmas break,...
    • Mrs Boyne’s netball team win 20/09/2021 I do remember having her in my first year, the dreaded country dancing! I also remember her art lessons wearing...
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