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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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    • South Benfleet High Street through time

      South Benfleet High Street through time

      While researching my article on Benfleet Institute, (which occupied land at the top of the ...
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      Joan Parker

      My Family and Childhood
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      Benfleet Landmarks

      Unusual views and video of Benfleet and the surrounding area.
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      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

      Growing up and school days in Benfleet
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    • South Benfleet High Street through time

      23/11/2021
      While researching my article on Benfleet Institute, (which occupied land at the top of the ...

    • RRS Sir David Attenborough passes Benfleet

      31/10/2021
      These two pictures were taken at 10.30 am on Sunday 31st October 2021 from Benfleet while ...

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      The piano holds a special place in my affections. It was because of this instrument ...

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      21/09/2021
      A new book about South Benfleet has recently become available.
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    • Memories of King John School in the 1960s 29/11/2021 Hi Steve, May be a ripping yarn or perhaps folklore, no heater fitted as standard so may not have seen...
    • Benfleet Primary School – Mrs Burns Class 1966 22/11/2021 2nd row from front, 6th in from right, I believe is my older brother, Richard Howard, younger brother of Roz...
    • In the Choir at St. Mary The Virgin South Benfleet 22/11/2021 My older brother, Richard Howard, is on the right with the glasses. Sadly he died in August 2018. All the...
    • Jotman’s Farm and a love of wildlife 21/11/2021 The clapperboard house at the bottom of Jotman's Lane, by the railway bridge, was lived in by a French born...
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