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  • Benfleet Station from The Creek
    Benfleet Station from The Creek
  • Church Corner, South Benfleet
    Church Corner, South Benfleet
  • Church Creek, South Benfleet
    Church Creek, South Benfleet
  • The Benfleet - Canvey Ferry
    The Benfleet - Canvey Ferry
  • The Stepping Stones, Benfleet Creek
    The Stepping Stones, Benfleet Creek

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    Featured articles
    • World's First Mini-roundabout (2) being built by Frank Blackmore

      World's First Mini-roundabout (2) being built by Frank Blackmore

      We have been lucky to borrow the relevant photographs again and make some higher definition ...
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    • The 'Scone', when owned by Steve Mallett

      The 'Scone', when owned by Steve Mallett

      With reference to your website and the ”Scone”. Peter Wilder’s reminiscences about his time in Scone ...
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    • Peter Wilder's introduction to the "Scone"

      Peter Wilder's introduction to the "Scone"

      Part 1 of Peter Wilder's tale of his time on the Scone.
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    • Thundersley Primary School Fun Day July 1990

      Thundersley Primary School Fun Day July 1990

      Miss Brook's class line up for a photo with Headmaster David Staines.
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    • Official Opening of the New South Benfleet Library

      Official Opening of the New South Benfleet Library

      HRH The Duchess of Gloucester Opens The New Library
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    • Benfleet Library Closure

      Benfleet Library Closure

      A report on the Save Benfleet Library event that took place on Sat 19th Jan 2019.
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    • Save South Benfleet Library

      Save South Benfleet Library

      The Benfleet Library service from the EEC is under threat of being shut down in 2020 and the building put into the property portfolio for redevelopment.
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    • Save Tarpots Library

      Save Tarpots Library

      A petition signing session outside Tarpots Library on Sat 12th Jan 2019.
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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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    • The gentleman who bred champion bulldogs

      The gentleman who bred champion bulldogs

      What was the Benfleet connection in this famous pedigree?
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    • A Visit to Thundersley Hall and a Short History Part 1

      A Visit to Thundersley Hall and a Short History Part 1

      A Visit to Thundersley Hall
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    Latest articles

    • World's First Mini-roundabout (6) in 1974

      18/07/2019
      These two pictures show the roundabout in 1974. What is noticeable is the the centre ...

    • World's First Mini-Roundabout (4) after modifications in May / June 1970

      18/07/2019
      As this was the first mini-roundabout in the world it was subject to several changes. ...

    • World's First Mini-Roundabout (3) on its First Night

      18/07/2019
      This photo we believe to be taken on the first night the mini-roundabout was in ...

    • Partial Eclipse of the moon as seen from Benfleet

      17/07/2019
      These pictures are of the Partial Lunar Eclipse on Tuesday 16th July 2019, which was ...
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    Latest comments
    • World’s First Mini-Roundabout (1) was installed in Benfleet 18/07/2019 Surely, in view of its historic importance there should be some form of commemorative plaque erected near the site? I'd...
    • The Process of Brick Making 17/07/2019 Such an interesting article, thank you. I'm trying to find a clay that will fire yellow in an electric kiln....
    • Wedding of Joan Watts & Harry Richardson 11/07/2019 Peter, these are my Grandparents. I would love to be in contact with you. Cushla Paton. Daughter of Betty Paton...
    • Benfleet Hoymen & Circassian Circle Folk Dance Club 07/07/2019 Top photo: the man 2nd from the right, next to Mike Barclay is Tom Mayhew. 3rd photo down: the second...
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