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    Featured articles
    • An Interview with Graham Burroughs, Head Professional at Boyce Hill Golf Club

      An Interview with Graham Burroughs, Head Professional at Boyce Hill Golf Club

      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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    • A Postcard to Captain Barton

      A Postcard to Captain Barton

      "Who was Captain Barton?" Does anyone have any knowledge of this man or his riding school?
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    • The "Swinging 60s"

      The "Swinging 60s"

      If you lived through the 1960s, what were your experiences of the Swinging 60s?
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    • Benfleet in 1923

      Benfleet in 1923

      The shops and people around Benfleet on 30th August 1923
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    • Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2nd 1953

      Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2nd 1953

      Organised by Benfleet Urban District Council. View the full 26 page colour souvenir programme.
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    • Video of Benfleet Residents Celebrating the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

      Video of Benfleet Residents Celebrating the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

      A video of the Street Party held in Parkfields and Queensmere to celebrate the Silver Jubilee in 1977
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    • Proclamation of Accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - February 1952

      Proclamation of Accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - February 1952

      Officials from Benfleet Urban District Council announcing to the local people, the Accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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    • The history of Boyce Hill Golf & Country Club (1)

      The history of Boyce Hill Golf & Country Club (1)

      In 2022 Boyce Hill Golf & Country Club is celebrating its Centenary. The club was originally set up as a 'Company Limited by Shares'.
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    • Interiors Wallpaper (Wholesale) Ltd

      Interiors Wallpaper (Wholesale) Ltd

      22 to 28 Benfleet Road, now occupied by La Quinta, was originally the head office and stores for 'Interiors Wallpaper (Wholesale) Ltd'.
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    • Living in Bowers Road in the 1950s & 1960s

      Living in Bowers Road in the 1950s & 1960s

      Despite the state of the unmade roads, it was nice and quiet due to the lack of traffic, and there was plenty of wildlife. I used to sit on the back doorstep and watch the lizards running around the yard.
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    • The Process of Brick Making

      The Process of Brick Making

      A description of how bricks were manufactured during the late Victorian era
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    • Hold Tight!

      Hold Tight!

      Hold Tight! Thought to be early 1960s, a high speed car ride from Southend to Leigh, via Victoria House Corner, Benfleet.
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    • Benfleet Yacht Club's Young Heroes

      Benfleet Yacht Club's Young Heroes

      The Floods of 1953 including Benfleet High Street
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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
    • 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.
    • Appleton School Plays - The Royal Pardon

      27/07/2022
      Appleton School Plays - The Royal Pardon
    • Appleton School Plays - Appleton Review

      27/07/2022
      The Appleton Review - 1974
    • Appleton School Plays - Double Bill

      27/07/2022
      Appleton School Plays - Double Bill
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    • Views of Bread and Cheese Hill 06/08/2022 I lived in Thundersley from 1948 to 1950 approx. We had a grocery shop at the bottom of the hill...
    • Cyril Downer 04/08/2022 Does anybody know if Ted's brother Thomas George Land AKA George is in the wedding photo and which he is....
    • Benfleet School 1936 and 1939 – 1940 24/07/2022 There is a girl named Jenifer Punt in this photo. Is it possible that she was the daughter of a...
    • Benfleet Primary School 1939 to 1941 24/07/2022 I believe the girl in the bottom right hand corner, sitting on the ground may be my mother, Pamela Joyce...
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