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More about the Paravan
Essex Carriers, based at Tarpots, were well known in the Benfleet area for their bright orange trucks marked with their distinctive logo.
Portrait of a local Artist
The art of Maureen Bloomfield
Some Memories of Old Benfleet School by Mrs. E. D. Smith
1913 Memories of the National School in School Lane, Benfleet
'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).
Mr. Tom Smith Francis Rowe
Builder, and Parish Councillor, reminisces about his working life in South Benfleet from 1896 to circa 1931
Memories of Lawrence Arthur William Francis
This memoir was written in 1994, and came to light recently, in a box of papers donated to the Benfleet Community Archive by the late Norman Chisman's family.
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.
MEMOIRS OF A BENFLEET CHILD
This story forms part of a bundle of papers dating from the late 1980s and mid 2000s, that the Archive has received, which were sent to the late local historian, Norman Chisman.
King John School girls at a music festival in 1972
A music festival at Appleton School in 1972.
The history of Boyce Hill Golf & Country Club (2)
In 2022 Boyce Hill Golf & Country Club is celebrating its Centenary. The club was formed in 1922 as a company limited by shares. On the page is a list of some of the original shareholders.
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'.
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'.
Comment on "Recording the changing face of Benfleet : Part Two"
Regarding the photo, ‘Former light ship and yacht club HQ’, I have been comparing several ...
Benfleet Rangers under 13s
I played for Benfleet Rangers junior team in the early 70s
South Benfleet High Street through time
While researching my article on Benfleet Institute, (which occupied land at the top of the ...
RRS Sir David Attenborough passes Benfleet
These two pictures were taken at 10.30 am on Sunday 31st October 2021 from Benfleet while ...
Margaret Helen Mills
The piano holds a special place in my affections. It was because of this instrument ...
SOUTH BENFLEET, ABSOLUTE TREASURE, LITTLE SWITZERLAND OR SIMPLY PARADISE!
A new book about South Benfleet has recently become available.
Teddy Bears Picnic Hat for Post Box
Teddy Bears Picnic hat on the Benfleet Post Box at the corner of St Marys Close and the High Road.
Photos of Scone taken on a canoe trip
The photos below were taken by Ian Lipscomb when he and Mike Hobday took a ...
An expedition to the Scone
Firstly, we would like to say thank you for putting the Scone on your site. It is likely we would never have found her without you.
South Benfleet and Slavery in St Vincent and the Grenadines
The British Parliament outlawed the international slave trade in 1807, but it took another twenty-six years to finally abolish slavery.
The ford between South Benfleet and Canvey Island
Horse drawn wagons crossing The Creek.
Save Our Greenbelt
At 3pm on Sunday 25th July 2021, a peaceful protest was held at the offices ...
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