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  • Church Hall/Salvation Army Hall 17/11/2019 I and my brothers attended this hall in the 1950s, where we went to Sunday school. My brother John Cripps...
  • Houseboat memories of Anne Bennett 17/11/2019 I also lived on a houseboat on Church Creek in 1953. The boat was called Maureen. My brothers were Kenny,...
  • How I Remember Benfleet 17/11/2019 I enjoyed reading this very much with interest as I, as a baby, lived on one of those houseboats in...
  • A Chance Introduction to a Fascinating Family – The Coopers 17/11/2019 I also remember Mona and daughter Cheryl. I attended ballet and tap from 1957 to 1964, did lots of shows...
  • Wellington Bomber BJ894, Royal Canadian Air Force 11/11/2019 I visit the CWGC Graves at Sutton Road Cemetery often and have wondered how these very young Men were buried...
  • Howard’s Dairies 11/11/2019 My great granddad, Herbert Read, was the manager of the London Road bottling depot for many years having started as...
  • The ‘Scone’, when owned by Steve Mallett 07/11/2019 Hi Stephen, I managed to contact Diana Craigie, a lovely lady who gave me some history of the time that...
  • Motorbike Scrambling on the Downs 05/11/2019 Ha, finally sorted it out. Yep sorry you was right, it was Dave Bickers, but what do you know. Chris...
  • Benfleet Hoymen & Circassian Circle Folk Dance Club 03/11/2019 The unknown in the first photo is Douglas Tipple, my father. I have wonderful memories travelling around with this side...
  • King John Comprehensive – Prefects 1970 01/11/2019 I found this site two days ago and I am still reeling from the memories it has brought to the...
  • King John School Group Photos 01/11/2019 I believe the photo labelled "King John School date unknown" is 1965. I recognize myself and classmates and it looks...
  • King John School Days in the 1960s – Remembered by Glenn Newman 31/10/2019 What a surprise to find my younger self in a photo on this site. In the picture "class of 1970"...
  • Benfleet Landmarks 30/10/2019 Have I missed any places in Benfleet? any suggestions please comment.
  • Leaving Appleton School in 1972 27/10/2019 Does anyone remember me Clifford Bastyan I left in 1974
  • Benfleet Primary School – Class photos taken in the 1950s 27/10/2019 Benfleet Primary 1955 picture. My sister Sally Bennett is seated in the front row last girl on the right, beside...
  • King John School Memories 1976 – 1981 26/10/2019 I left the school in 1977 with not much in the way of educational qualifications. I did enjoy my years...
  • Stella Bouchereau’s memories of life in Benfleet 26/10/2019 So interesting to read your memories of Benfleet I have lived here for 58 years since moving from London as...
  • Benfleet Landmarks 25/10/2019 Most enjoyable, I shall have to watch it again now.
  • King John School – Early History 23/10/2019 I lost my dad 2 years ago, Warner Barnes Wallace, I found his school report from 1957.
  • May Bettany 10/10/2019 Lived at no 92 St Mary’s Drive; Aunty May used to baby sit us!!
  • Weddings in Benfleet 09/10/2019 Iris Gould was a great friend and have lost touch. Does anyone have her address for me ?
  • The Brickmaking Work Force 08/10/2019 A very interesting article. My ancestors were brickmakers living in Lower Halstow, Kent from 1861 who then moved to the...
  • The ‘Scone’, when owned by Steve Mallett 04/10/2019 Thank you Steve for replying. I heard that Diane Craigie, the photographer owned the boat at some stage. Do you...
  • Leonard Graves (Buddy) Edelen – Olympic Marathon Runner and Teacher at King John School 01/10/2019 Buddy was my form master whilst I was at KJS & I loved the guy (as a teacher). I too...
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