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  • The ‘Scone’, when owned by Steve Mallett 23/09/2020 Hi Steve, I have found this true life story so enjoyable, what a lovely barge. I was born in Bowers...
  • Howard’s Dairies 18/09/2020 I don't know if you are interested but I found a Howard's dairy milk bottle in the undergrowth of Epping...
  • Rushbottom Lane Primary School 17/09/2020 I went to New Thundersley in 1953-1959 then onto King John's Secondary. My teachers were also Miss Atkins, Mr Browning,...
  • Thundersley Primary School 1954 15/09/2020 In photo 9 - back row, second from left is Tony Reed In photo no 5 - back row 3rd...
  • Memories of Thundersley Infant and Junior School 13/09/2020 My Dad is named as Keith Sharrod in the 1971 photo, third row from the top, far right his name...
  • Tarpots in the 1960s 09/09/2020 I am new to this site. My Son found you on Google and sent the link to me. Looks a...
  • Leonard Ward 08/09/2020 Is Leonard Ward from England? I just discovered a painting in an old attic. It is signed by him, and...
  • 1960s Tarpots 07/09/2020 Excellent footage and great pics. Taking me back to my Roots..thank you for a fantastic virtual trip.
  • Benfleet level crossing 05/09/2020 A Prout catamaran I suspect. Gordon, Ex Howard Place. Sailed on their cats in early 1960s.
  • Life at Kents Hill Cottages, Villa Road 04/09/2020 Hi Jane, the side windows were still there when my Nana and NanNan (great gran) lived in the cottages, the...
  • Hopes Green Stores, 209 High Road 03/09/2020 Hi Stephanie, I really enjoyed reading your story regarding your father's shop. My father also had a shop in the...
  • Benfleet Shops 28/08/2020 I'm searching for what was Central Ave in Benfleet in 1939 in particular number 281, is this now the High...
  • Thundersley Primary School 1954 26/08/2020 Regarding the identity of children in the primary school photos for 1954, the following come to mind (rows counted from...
  • Benfleet Urban District Council – The Early Days 25/08/2020 My father William Dellow (Bill) was a member of Benfleet District Council in the 1950/60s. I remember being given advice...
  • Jo Karslake 24/08/2020 I feel almost famous now! As boy's we would go collecting conkers from the legendary conker tree Jo talks about...
  • ‘The Hotrods’ – King John School’s Rock/Pop Group in the 50s and 60s 24/08/2020 It was lovely to read all your stories. Adrian, I was one of the girls singing with the Hotrods at...
  • Forty Acres 24/08/2020 Hi, my nan (who has now passed away and would have been 119 now !) used to work at the...
  • Appleton School, Foundation Year, 1965 – 1966 24/08/2020 My youngest brother Tony, is Nr 14 front row on the floor.
  • George Brittain – Part 2 22/08/2020 I often walk past this beautiful house and have often wondered about its history. Such an interesting read. Thank you...
  • Life at Kents Hill Cottages, Villa Road 22/08/2020 Really enjoyed reading this. I love that house and only recently realised it was actually 2 cottages. Do you know...
  • Boys Brigade-6th. Southend group 21/08/2020 Sam, please say Hi to your dad Mr Byford, from former BB member back in the early 80s, great memories....
  • Hill Road 20/08/2020 Hi Ross, I remember your family, my mum and I used to walk past your house twice daily on the...
  • Hill Road 19/08/2020 Your picture from the Seventies looking up Hill Road from Boyce Hill not only shows Jarvis Hall on the left,...
  • The Devil Steps 19/08/2020 My parents had a house built in Thundersley Park Rd in the mid 1950s. Our "garden" comprised some 1.5 acres,...
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    26/08/2020
    Thundersley Primary School class photo 1948/49

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    22/06/2020
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