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    • Then and Now Photos of Boyce Hill Golf Course

      Then and Now Photos of Boyce Hill Golf Course

      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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    • 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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    • Roger Gilbert

      Roger Gilbert

      "I’ve been a member of Boyce Hill Golf Club since 1968 but prior to that, when I was at school, I used to come up here caddying at age thirteen or it might have been a little bit younger than that."
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    • Memories of Half a Century

      Memories of Half a Century

      At that time Benfleet was a small rural community, with a population of about 7000. We had no mains drainage, no electricity or gas and oil was used for lighting and cooking.
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    • Portrait of a local Artist

      Portrait of a local Artist

      The art of Maureen Bloomfield
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    • 'Some 1920s and 1930s memories'

      'Some 1920s and 1930s memories'

      'Meadow Lodge' was one of a small group of asbestos and wood bungalows built in what was then known as Rectory Road (and changed to Felstead Road in the 1930s).
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    • My Memories of Boyce Hill Golf Club

      My Memories of Boyce Hill Golf Club

      In 2022 Boyce Hill Golf Club celebrates its centenary. Jill Hair has been a member of the club for over 70 years and recalls some of her memories during this time.
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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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • A Postcard to Captain Barton

      03/07/2022
      "Who was Captain Barton?" Does anyone have any knowledge of this man or his riding school?
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    Latest comments
    • Dr. Norman H. Sutcliffe 02/07/2022 I understand that Norman passed away peacefully on Wednesday the 8th of June, 2022 aged 86 years. Although he was...
    • Dr. Norman H. Sutcliffe 01/07/2022 Dr Sutcliffe was our family Dr from 1970’s until he left Rushbottom lane. Last of the old school Dr’s. Not...
    • Living in Bowers Road in the 1950s & 1960s 30/06/2022 Does anyone have any recollections of some old, possibly 1930's or older, riding stables/stalls at the end of Bowers Road...
    • Appleton School – The Early Days 26/06/2022 I cannot believe that it is only now that my web browsing has turned up this comments page. Yes, what...
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