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| 39) Youth Clubs in the 1960s - 9 replies. |
| 40) Remember Me? - 9 replies. |
| 41) Aeroplane Park |
| 42) Laindon Park School - 1 reply. |
| 43) Honeypot Lane - 7 replies. |
| 44) Yardley, Basildon - 4 replies. |
| 45) Pitsea United |
| 46) Basildon Road |
| 47) St. Nicholas Church - 2 replies. |
| 48) Harts Bookmakers, Pitsea - 2 replies. |
| 49) Pitsea in the 1940's and 50's - 8 replies. |
| 50) New book about Pitsea |
| 51) Armada Football Club - 1 reply. |
| 52) Help with identifiying an early new town photograph - 3 replies. |
| 53) Another unidentified early new town photo... - 2 replies. |
| 54) FOR JOY POULTON RE: FRANKIE CLELAND |
| 55) Craylands School from 1945 to around 1955 - 1 reply. |
| 56) St. Andrew's Youth Club |
| 57) Kimberley Road, Laindon - 6 replies. |
| 58) Ken Page |
| 59) Basildon Library |
| 60) New book about the Plotlands - 4 replies. |
| 61) Basildon Memories on Facebook - 1 reply. |
| 62) Pre-new town buildings - 12 replies. |
| 63) Gladys Turbard - 1 reply. |
| 64) Good neighbours |
| 65) Slaughter Electrical, Laindon - 13 replies. |
| 66) Looking for an old friend |
| 67) Seeking an old friend from Basildon Aquatels |
| 68) Pre-new town Basildon on Google Earth - 3 replies. |
| 69) Greetings - 3 replies. |
| 70) christmas greetings |
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| 39. Youth Clubs in the 1960s |
Posted by Paul Stickland  on 11/7/2010, 7:00 pm
Hi, I grew up in Laindon and went to Laindon Park & Laindon High Rd Schools. Does anyone
remember the Nicholas School youth club in the early sixties? They had a live band most Friday
nights, with some big names appearing. I can remember the John Mayal Bluesbreakers and Zoot Moneys
Big Roll Band. Can anyone remember any others as I think there must have been other big names
that as a 14 year old i didn't recognise.
Also does anyone remember the super group Cream
playing at Craylands youth club? How did it come about that such big names were playing at youth
clubs?
Hope someone remembers and replies.
Regards Paul Stickland. 59.
Re: Youth Clubs in the 1960s
Posted by keith nock on 13/7/2010, 10:56 am
hi paul nice to hear from you i do remember youth club many good nights spent there do you remember
me from high road school i went there from 61-65 iam just 60 we had some good days there shame
its all gone now regards keith nock
Re: Youth Clubs in the 1960s
Posted by Paul Stickland on 13/7/2010, 4:56 pm
Hi Keith, Yes I remember your name, who's class were you in? Also do you remember any other bands
that were on at the 'nick?
Paul
Re: Youth Clubs in the 1960s
Posted by keith nock on 13/7/2010, 9:31 pm
hi paul i was in mr turners class and mr minikin's class. i keep in touch with lots of school
friends. can't remember anymore bands though i was talking to francis tyler today she remembers
you. regards keith
Re: Youth Clubs in the 1960s
Posted by Martin Twelftree (Twelvo) on 31/7/2010, 8:19 pm
I went to Nicholas Youth Club from about 1966 till about 1969. I have seen Fleetwood Mac apparently
at the club but I cannot remember.
I use to hang around with Chris Catlin, Ray Cadd, Ian
Henderson to name a few.
I also use to dj on the in house radio station.
I remember the
Love Affair at Woodlands youth club one friday. they had a hit with Everlasting Love.
Re: Youth Clubs in the 1960s
Posted by Paul Stickland on 7/8/2010, 8:30 pm
Hi Martin, Thanks for the info' about Fleetwood Mac. I don't remember seeing them but it is
intriguing that they had all these big names at a youth club. Which school did you go to?
Regards Paul.
Re: Youth Clubs in the 1960s
Posted by DEAK HAYDEN on 7/1/2011, 4:37 pm
hi paul i remember you well and used go around
with john wall terry hopton and co i used to
be on the nicholas youth center committee that used to
book the bands
other bands that played
there were the riot squad she trinity and the royal aleander blues band
Re: Youth Clubs in the 1960s
Posted by kevin barrett on 14/5/2012, 3:46 pm
hi
it was a great time for music, bands seemed to turn up every where, pubs, clubs and even
school youth clubs. Woodlands had its share. K recall Atomic rooster, and I believe Cream played
too.
I think Some of them were booked through Roger Balcome, who organised the Arts Lab, first
in Laindon and later at the Arts Centre in basildon. I think he went on to be a busy promoter
Re: Youth Clubs in the 1960s
Posted by Paul Stickland on 18/5/2012, 8:53 am
Hi Deak,
I'm sorry for my very slow responce, I have only just read your reply about youth
clubs. You certainly booked some great bands back then. Amazing for a youth club.
Regards, Paul
Re: Youth Clubs in the 1960s
Posted by kim day on 31/8/2012, 8:48 am
hi all i remember nicholas youth club big jim was in charge then i use to book some bands their
and play records in the dj box and the tea bar mrs wheatly ran the tea bar use to hang around
with dave craft ray walters dave leeks too many to remember
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| 40. Remember Me? |
Posted by nadine bunn on 13/7/2010, 10:36 am
hello, is there anyone out there who remembers me? i lived in laindon and went to markhams chase
school in the late 50s and early 60s and then went on to laindon high road school. my best friend
was christine kemp, who had an elder sister called sandra who lived at the back of markhams chase
school. it would be great to hear from anyone who knew me all them many years ago. looking forward
to any response. nadine bunn.
Re: Remember Me?
Posted by keith nock on 13/7/2010, 10:51 am
hi nadine yes i remember you from high road school i went there from 61-65 me and eric stevens
and john earp kevin brown i still keep in touch with lots of school friends please keep in touch
regards keith nock
Re: Remember Me?
Posted by Andrea on 13/7/2010, 3:59 pm
Hi Nadine
Yes, I remember you as will my husband Chris Ash; we both lived in Dickens Drive
and you lived near Coral Hewitt I believe???
How are you doing?
Regards Andrea (nee Pinnell)
Re: Remember Me?
Posted by nadine bunn on 14/7/2010, 12:51 pm
hi keith, great to get your e,mail, regarding friends of laindon high road school. yes i do
remember eric stevens, didnt he marry francis tyler. also do you remember jennifer bailey, rose
bartley, christine sweeney, colin riggs, clifford rigs, who by the way is dead now. dennis jones,
henery martin, pat marshall, and susan hodgson who is also dead. i am trying to think of the rest
of them, but no doubt it all come back to me. my profile is that i have 2 sons 5 grandchildren
and 1 great granchild. i now live in north west france, and find the way of life here more restful
than living in england. you never know what life will throw at you. any way tell the rest of the
crowd that we have made contact, and i would love to here from any one of them. so please try to
keep me updated with everything. regards to you viva la france nadine bunn.
Re: Remember Me?
Posted by nadine bunn on 14/7/2010, 1:05 pm
hi andrea, great to hear from you i dont remember your husband chris, but coral hewit rings a bell,
but no doubt it will all come back to me, when i start thinking, i have not been to laindon for
such a long time now the last time was my mothers funeral in 1999, i now live in north west france,
the way of life is so much slower, and of course the wine much cheaper, anyway catch up soon regards nadine bunn.
Re: Remember Me?
Posted by Andrea on 14/7/2010, 8:28 pm
Hi Nadine, thanks for email; am I right you have a sister Lorraine and you lived off Kathleen
Ferrier? ps Saw Coral not so long ago, still the same! Andrea ps you can use my email address
if you want to.
Re: Remember Me?
Posted by Brian Baylis on 14/7/2010, 10:53 pm
Hello Nadine, while I don't remember you, being 2 years older, I Do remember Sandra Kemp, as we
were in the same classes most of our school time.
Markhams (Now Janet Duke) Chase is having
a function for any ex-pupils/teachers in September, and even though you live in France now, I'm
sure your memories will be welcome there.
Re: Remember Me?
Posted by keith nock on 15/7/2010, 8:47 pm
hi nadine just to let you know lots of your school friends are on the friends reunited site. search
1961-65 years laindon high rd and most of our school mates are on there. membership is free.
best wishes keith
Re: Remember Me?
Posted by Wendy Barnes on 16/8/2010, 4:39 pm
Hi Nadine. I went to Markhams Chase between 1958-1961 when we moved to Kingswood, Basildon and
I changed schools. My elder brother and sister and went to Markhams Chase and then on to Laindon
High Road too, although I think they may be a bit older than you their names are Eric Cowell and
Linda Cowell. Two of my cousins also went to the High Rd, but not to Markhams Chase, they are
Tony (Anthony) and Alan Butcher. Do you remember any of them?
Re: Remember Me?
Posted by thomas hoy on 21/10/2010, 1:28 am
Hi Nadine, what a suprise I see your name on this facebook/internet, I hope you remember me,
we first met in Tilbury, and then in Runwell where I screwed up. thats past history however
ive always thought of you as a friend after making me welcome in Basildon, never forgotten and
advice taken, I now live in Norway and been here for many years, I sometimes work in France and
still travelling, take care hope to hear from you, love and wishes Tom
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| 41. Aeroplane Park |
Posted by Paul Harper on 22/7/2010, 11:44 pm
Hi
Does any one remember what us kids called the airplane park? I believe it was up near
The Knares and had a real airplane in it, this was replaced by a bar type climbing frame.
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| 42. Laindon Park School |
Posted by keith nock on 4/8/2010, 3:40 pm
hi i wonder if anyone went to laindon park primary school i was there from 1955-61 what a lovely
school it was we used to go country dancing in hall near st nicholas church best wishes keith nock
Re: Laindon Park School
Posted by june newland nee bradford on 2/12/2010, 6:21 pm
remember me june bradford
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| 43. Honeypot Lane |
Posted by Helen on 23/8/2010, 2:11 pm
Can anybody please tell me if Harding Elms Road and/or Pipps Hill Road North, originally was
part of Honeypot Lane. Many thanks
Re: Honeypot Lane
Posted by keith nock on 24/8/2010, 8:23 am
hi helen yes it was all one road i have some old maps of laindon they where lovely roads i remember
basildon rd lovely leafy lanes and people sold every thing you needed now all taken up with industy
still i still have my memories regards keith
Re: Honeypot Lane
Posted by Helen on 25/8/2010, 9:33 am
Hi Keith
Thank you for that information. So this must mean that Honeypot Lane run from
Billericay, and started at the Road which is now Harding Elms Road, if I'm correct. Have you
ever thought about showing your maps to the Basildon District Museum. I absolutely love anything
to do with Basildon and Laindon History. I would love to see some old moving films on the area,
but I won't know where to be able to do this.
Regards
Helen
Re: Honeypot Lane
Posted by keith nock on 26/8/2010, 8:38 am
hi helen next time ken porter has talk on laindon i will bring my maps and photos with me i had
interesting day at st nicholas church a few weeks ago had look around church and ken had loads
of photos and done a talk on famous people of laindon best wishes keith
Re: Honeypot Lane
Posted by Helen on 27/8/2010, 11:07 am
Great. That will be lovely. Do you know when the next talk will be? There is also a history
talk on the 20th September at the library in Whitmore way.
Re: Honeypot Lane
Posted by keith nock on 27/8/2010, 5:32 pm
hi helen i will find out from ken and let you know if your interested their next is at st nicholas
church a 2 day festival being open by joe goodman about famous entertainers of laindon loads of
photos and talk its 11th and 12th of september 11-5 sat 12-5 sun regards keith
Re: Honeypot Lane
Posted by Helen on 28/8/2010, 10:19 am
Many thanks for that information. I will try to pop up there on the 11th September if I can.
Re: Honeypot Lane
Posted by Helen on 14/9/2010, 10:01 am
Hi Keith.
I was unable to attend St Nicholas last weekend, as my son had been admitted to
hospital. Can you perhaps let me know when the next one is, as I really still would like to
attend it.
Regards
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| 44. Yardley, Basildon |
Posted by ruth shurman on 31/8/2010, 7:24 pm
Hi, I'm looking for former employees of the Yardley factory in Basildon, as part of my research
for a BBC2 programme about Yardley. Keen to hear from anyone who worked there - the names Pat
Good and Pam Carless are amongst the workers quoted in news reports about Yardley going bust in
1998 or any other ideas about how to trace former Yardley workers. Thanks
Re: Yardley, Basildon
Posted by Jim Green on 6/9/2010, 8:13 pm
Hello Ruth, I worked at Yardley's for a couple of years in the mid eighties. I worked in the soap
department as a machine mechanic with Andy Foufas our Greek foreman, Jimmy McKean and a couple of
others whose names escape me. Johnny Wheeler and co mixed the soap and much of it was hand wrapped
by about a dozen ladies. I can remember many christian names but surnames escape me as we were all
on Christian name terms then. Mr Cooper was the chief chemist, a likeable and knowledgeble chap. A New
Zealand chap named Brian Ralph drove a mechanical delivery truck supplying stock to the girls and
a Scotsman named Frank drove the big forklift. It was a big airy factory, very friendly and we
had lots of bomb scares causing us to vacate the premises onto the football pitch alongside the
building. One name that comes to mind was a young lady who wrapped the soap named Suzanne Body,
apparently an ex Basildon beauty queen and a very nice girl with a cute smile. I was happy there
until family troubles forced me to leave but I won't forget the experience.
Re: Yardley, Basildon
Posted by ruth shurman on 10/9/2010, 10:46 am
Hi Jim, thanks very much for your message. I never heard about the bomb scares before!
Re: Yardley, Basildon
Posted by june newland nee bradford on 2/12/2010, 6:32 pm
calling all former workers of yardleys im looking for tina bloomfield who worked with me in the
1970s in yardleys
Re: Yardley, Basildon
Posted by lin Woodward on 4/12/2010, 5:33 pm
I worked at Yardley in the 1970's I think I left in 1975. I was an office worker but was based
in the Distribution Warehouse. I worked out the efficiency percentages of the Pickers and Packers
and the results went straight to the Managing Director. There were that many bomb scares in those
days that the Company issued all the staff rain macs! (they were very good quality too). In fact
we spent more time in the car park than we did in the office! My name in those days was Linda
Heard if anyone can remember me.
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| 45. Pitsea United |
Posted by Patriot on 4/9/2010, 8:52 pm
Does anyone have any Information/Photos/Programmes/Memories on Pitsea united Football club?
Thanks
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| 46. Basildon Road |
Posted by keith nock on 6/9/2010, 2:08 pm
hi i wonder if anyone remembers basildon road it was such a lovely road you could buy nearly everything
you needed there i remember the guest family they had turkeys roosting in trees and the lovely
fruit trees many times i went home with stomach ache after scrumping regards keith
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| 47. St. Nicholas Church |
Posted by Andrea on 12/9/2010, 10:48 am
Just like to say a HUGE thank you for all the folk concerned in organising the Laindon's Got
Talent weekend at St Nicholas Church. Had a lovely afternoon up there yesterday and could see it
was an enormous success - well done to you all and hope today is just as good - the sun is shining
so that should bring them out.
Great to see some old faces!
Re: St. Nicholas Church
Posted by keith nock on 13/9/2010, 10:20 am
hi had lovely day at church on saturday so nice to meet old friends thanks to all people who
organised it regards keith
Re: St. Nicholas Church
Posted by brian baylis on 18/9/2010, 11:17 pm
I had pleasure in re-visiting St. Nic's, the same day as Janet Duke School held the Celebration
and Reunion Day on Friday 10th September.
I met with friends from times passed at both.
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| 48. Harts Bookmakers, Pitsea |
Posted by Elaine on 12/9/2010, 10:30 am
Does anyone remember this bookmakers also the owners Roger and Les. My name is Elaine and I
used to work there with my friends Julie and Marion.
Re: Harts Bookmakers, Pitsea
Posted by lee harlow on 19/10/2010, 9:18 pm
Yes i do remember well roger anyway he and his wife vale were my mum and dads best friends when
they lived in wykes green not seen them for a good 20 years now
Re: Harts Bookmakers, Pitsea
Posted by arthur reader on 29/4/2012, 7:41 am
Hi,
Remember it very well near the station, I was a very good friend of the family, jane and
her brother and sister.
We used to travel together.
I think I still have a photos of the
family some where.
I got married in the church on top of the hill.
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| 49. Pitsea in the 1940's and 50's |
Posted by Derrick Burt on 12/9/2010, 11:12 am
I have just seen a message mentioning Topsy Saye and the writer lived oppsite her cottage (ruin)
on the concrete path from Watson's bakery to Vange. I knew somebody there - Fred Chittock - worked
at Bata, East Tilbury. Earlier I used to get sweets in the shop near Pitsea school back gate. Somebody
else mentioned The Willow Pond - hours I spent fishing for newts from the Camel or the higher
trees.
Please contact me derrick.burt@sky.com
Re: Pitsea in the 1940's and 50's
Posted by Maureen Baxter (nee Ridley) on 14/9/2010, 4:56 pm
Derek, the Willow Pond was a magical place, wasn't it? I was born in my grandparents bungalow
in Lillie Avenue so we were very close to the Willow Pond. My brother, cousins and I spent hours
there catching newts, sticklebacks and tadpoles - occasionally falling off the large branch that
hung across the pond (is that what you are referring to as the Camel?) I used to love watching
the dragonflies flitting between the bullrushes. A shame that such a beautiful place was destroyed
by the march of housing estates.
Re: Pitsea in the 1940's and 50's
Posted by pat on 18/9/2010, 10:27 pm
my gran lived in Trenham Ave in the 40s/50s. We would walk to the bottom of the avenue and turn
right, cross the field then over a style into another field where there was a pond with trees
around the edge. we always took the dogs for a run over there and they would jump in for a
swim. Do you know where i mean?
Re: Pitsea in the 1940's and 50's
Posted by Ron Chittock on 20/9/2010, 9:18 am
Do not despair Maureen, the Willow pond has not been destroyed, it still exists on the eastern
edge of Northlands Park but if you want to see it don't delay as parts of the park are under threat
to help pay for the sporting village.
Re: Pitsea in the 1940's and 50's
Posted by Maureen Baxter (nee Ridley) on 20/9/2010, 2:46 pm
Thanks for your reply, Ron. I moved away from Pitsea in '79 so I don't know Northlands Park
(where is it situated please) but it is a relief to know that the Willow Pond still exists, I
hope it is looked after. Someone told me the pond had been reduced to a grubby little hole in
the middle of the Felmores estate but as I couldn't get my bearings I wasn't sure if this was the
right area. I now live in the Midlands so I'm not likely to visit again but perhaps it's best
that I keep the lovely memories of how the pond used to be rather than see it destroyed.
Re: Pitsea in the 1940's and 50's
Posted by Ron Chittock on 21/9/2010, 8:12 am
I'm afraid that the Willow pond is not really looked after and like many farm ponds it has dried
out over the years but you never forget your childhood memories!
It is visible on Bing maps
satellite view but only just as the trees are now well overgrown!
Re: Pitsea in the 1940's and 50's
Posted by memory man on 21/9/2010, 4:30 pm
the willow pond is next door to the chalvedon community centre off mill green pitsea. See other
postings in archive section.
Re: Pitsea in the 1940's and 50's
Posted by Sue Randle on 8/2/2011, 12:41 pm
There is an Exhibition of old photographs of Pitsea in the Exhibition Hall of Wat Tyler Country
Park from the 7th of February. Entrance free. Sue Randle, Basildon Heritage
Re: Pitsea in the 1940's and 50's
Posted by Dee Hodges on 15/5/2011, 4:30 pm
I fell in that pond!! It had an island in the middle...
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| 50. New book about Pitsea |
Posted by John Williams on 12/9/2010, 4:16 pm
My Website
I have just completed
a book on the history of the Pitsea Hall Island, what is now Wat Tyler Park. It covers mainly the
period when it was an explosives factory and a Sea Transport depot.
If anyone is interested
my website is worth a visit.
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| 51. Armada Football Club |
Posted by Alan Austin on 12/9/2010, 7:25 pm
Hello, can anyone help i'm trying to find Ex players from Armada F.C. who played at the gun pub
in basildon in the late 1960's.
Re: Armada Football Club
Posted by arthur reader on 29/4/2012, 7:52 am
That's me I was the goal keeper with Dave Marks, Dicky Austin tec
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| 52. Help with identifiying an early new town photograph |
Posted by Steven on 15/9/2010, 2:33 pm
Anyone here have any idea of where this could be...?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/8050359@N07/2180635156/
My first thoughts were that it looked like Osborne Road heading towards Puck Lane, and although
it does look similar it's not there. I'm still thinking that part of town is most likely but I
haven't found it yet.
Thanks in advance,
Steven
Re: Help with identifiying an early new town photograph
Posted by Neil Paterson on 16/9/2010, 9:18 pm
It's Waldegrave, close to the junction with Clay Hill Road.
Neil
Re: Help with identifiying an early new town photograph
Posted by Admin on 17/9/2010, 12:56 am
Type SS16 5EE into Google Maps for their current street view of Waldegrave. The manhole cover
behind the lady now has a large plant pot partly obscuring it.
Re: Help with identifiying an early new town photograph
Posted by Steven on 17/9/2010, 7:00 am
Thanks so much - I'm going to have a good look today...
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| 53. Another unidentified early new town photo... |
Posted by Steven on 17/9/2010, 7:51 am
Less to go on this time but the way the houses are set back is quite distinctive...
https://www.rifmountain.com/Unidentified_Basildon_street,_1957.jpg
Steven
Re: Another unidentified early new town photo...
Posted by lin Woodward on 4/12/2010, 5:14 pm
I would say this is the back corner of Little Spenders. The pathway used to go to the old moat
behind The Community Centre near Church Road shops (commonly known as "The hole in the wall") where
my father for many years was their President. If you look at Google maps streetview you can even
see the trees seen in the old photo. A little larger and of course the houses have been modified
somewhat. Hope this helps
Re: Another unidentified early new town photo...
Posted by Steven on 21/2/2011, 9:35 am
Amazing - that's definitely it. Thanks a lot.
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| 54. FOR JOY POULTON RE: FRANKIE CLELAND |
Posted by Melissa Horton on 18/9/2010, 8:34 pm
MESSAGE FOR JOY POULTON - RE: 5 HARTFORD END POSTING LAST YEAR.
Hi Joy, I sincerley hope
you will receive this message. I have only come across your response to my posting regarding my
aunt Frankie Cleland. If you do receive this message I would be so grateful if you could contact
me directly at melissa_horton@hotmail.com Thank you, Melissa Horton
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| 55. Craylands School from 1945 to around 1955 |
Posted by Kelly Nicholls on 19/9/2010, 8:56 am
Hi,
My dad went to Craylands school somewhere around 1945. His name is John Nicholls and his
brothers are Paul, Peter and David. This message is a bit random, but I'm creating a book for
dad's 70th birthday with notes from all his friends and I'm trying to get photos and stories from
his past.
I know this is a major long shot, but I just thought someone on this site might
remember him and might even remember some time that you spent together at school. As I said, a
total long shot. But, if you do remember dad please do write to me, I'd love to include in this
book stories from people he hasn't been in touch with for 60 odd years!
Thanks!!
Kelly (nicholls_kelly@hotmail.com)
Re: Craylands School from 1945 to around 1955
Posted by Charles Ball on 3/7/2012, 2:46 am
I was born in 1937, I went to Craylands school in 1948 - 1952. I then lived in Pitsea on Rosemary
Drive. I remember a boy called John Nicholls from the Youth club i went to at Pitsea school. This
is all i can tell you But it may help to get His time at school correct. I will be 75 in August
and my memory is O.K so I hope this helps.
I was called Charlie Ball at School
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| 56. St. Andrew's Youth Club |
Posted by Margaret nee Hemmings on 22/9/2010, 9:41 pm
Hi anyone out there know anyone that used to attend the above youth club?
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| 57. Kimberley Road, Laindon |
Posted by david skinner on 24/9/2010, 4:45 pm
hi - would anyone have any memories/information about a railway carriage my family had on kimberley
road called rosedale and their surname was bambury
thanks
Re: Kimberley Road, Laindon
Posted by keith nock on 26/9/2010, 6:11 pm
hi david yes i remember the railway carriage. Tom Bambury lived there. he had a brother can't
remember his name. Tom used to drink in the prince of wales pub have you got any photos
of it. best wishes keith
Re: Kimberley Road, Laindon
Posted by David Skinner on 19/2/2011, 6:47 pm
Hi Keith
I started to think about the old days again - kimberley road - and got back onto
the internet and saw your reply and I couldnt remember if I had replied to you - very rude of me
if i didnt - however thanks and tom's brother was fred - they were my great uncles - i do have photos
but not sure how to put them onto my computer - do you have any other memories of rosedale and the
community in kimberley road?
all the best
David
Re: Kimberley Road, Laindon
Posted by keith nock on 21/2/2011, 8:12 am
hi david i do remember a few families who lived in kimberley road my friend who i have known since
i was 6 yrs old eric stevens his mum and dad and sister mary. it was such a lovely road unmade
the saunders family great times we had exploring the pathways there is still a small part of it
left but its not the same best wishes keith
Re: Kimberley Road, Laindon
Posted by David Skinner on 21/2/2011, 11:39 pm
hi keith. yes i did the same when i visited rosedale in the fifties when i was a child. my great
uncle tom used to take me round to the abandoned bungalows in kimberley road. was about the time
when people were starting to leave. lovely memories. all the best david
Re: Kimberley Road, Laindon
Posted by Ron Francis on 11/7/2011, 11:41 am
Does anyone remember Mrs Gilsons house where she used to sell sweets?
Re: Kimberley Road, Laindon
Posted by Bob Smith on 9/7/2012, 2:53 pm
Greetings, I too knew the Stevens Family in Kimberley road, in fact lived opposite from them in
"The Ryders", with my parents, Reg and Mollie, until their deaths in the late 50's. Jim and Phyl
Stevens were good enough to care for me for a period of some weeks, prior to me moving to London
to live with an Uncle and Aunt, (I was seven). One lifelong memory is that Phyl Stevens baked
the best sponge Victoria sandwich on the planet. Other local family's I remember were, The Manleys,
the Barrys, the Walls, the Piners and the Burns.
Best regards, Bob Smith.
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| 58. Ken Page |
Posted by Andrea on 17/10/2010, 8:51 am
It was great to read Ken's update on Basildon History site. Looking forward to the new book coming
out and to see one of Ken's lovely old photos gracing the front cover.
Andrea (nee Pinnell)
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| 59. Basildon Library |
Posted by Marie on 23/10/2010, 10:36 pm
Basildon Library (at its present position behind the council offices) is 21 in December 2010 and
there is to be an exhibition to celebrate this. I am hoping that someone may have photographs of
the Town Centre in the 70/80's which would include the old Library at Fodderwick and/or the building
of the new one at the back of the Basildon Council building, which we could borrow or copy. Any
old newspaper articles you may have would be wonderful, in fact anything relating to the library
service in the Town Centre. Also, there is to be an event in November where there will be a memory
board and we are hoping that lots of people will come and write down some of their memories of
Basildon.
Thank you in advance.
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| 60. New book about the Plotlands |
Posted by Peter Jackson on 3/11/2010, 12:49 pm
The Essex Wildlife Trust are hosting the launch of the new book 'A Portrait of Basildon Plotlands: The Enduring Spirit',
by Deanna Walker and Peter Jackson, at Langdon Nature Reserve, Lower Dunton Road over the weekend
of 20th & 21st November. Deanna and Peter will be there to sign copies and hopefully meet
contributors who may be able to attend.
Re: New book about the Plotlands
Posted by Andrea on 14/11/2010, 8:58 pm
What times please?
Re: New book about the Plotlands
Posted by Mark M on 15/11/2010, 8:05 pm
Saturday = 1200-1600
Sunday = 1030-1400
Re: New book about the Plotlands
Posted by Andrea on 16/11/2010, 8:50 am
Thank you.
Re: New book about the Plotlands
Posted by keith nock on 21/11/2010, 11:19 am
hi just wanted to thank peter and deena for such a great book it was such lovely day at book signing
afterwards i went and had a look round haven very interesting to look back at those times brought
back lots of memories regards keith
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| 61. Basildon Memories on Facebook |
Posted by dave oakley on 4/11/2010, 7:11 am
Hi guys, just wondering if anybody has checked out the BASILDON MEMORIES page on facebook, some
great content there, old photos names etc.--regards Dave O.
Re: Basildon Memories on Facebook
Posted by brian baylis on 10/11/2010, 12:02 am
Thanks Dave, I will check it out asap.
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| 62. Pre-new town buildings |
Posted by Steven on 8/11/2010, 11:54 am
Hello all,
I'm on a mission to visit and photograph every pre-new town building and landmark
still visible in the Basildon District. I'm aware of all the churches, schools, pubs and key
places of historic interest, so I'm wondering if anyone has any hiddem gems from off the beaten
track that they can share?
Thanks in advance,
Steven
Re: Pre-new town buildings
Posted by Mark M on 22/11/2010, 4:43 pm
On the south side of All Saints Church in Vange is a bricked-up Norman window. It's quite possibly
the oldest artefact in Basildon, although it doesn't make for a very exciting photograph!
Re: Pre-new town buildings
Posted by lee harlow on 30/11/2010, 4:57 pm
Try going to clicket end there is a pre new town house on the left hand side halfway up. well i think it's unique.
Re: Pre-new town buildings
Posted by Steven on 1/12/2010, 10:51 am
That's marvellous - thanks to you both.
Re: Pre-new town buildings
Posted by Neil on 18/12/2010, 4:14 pm
Basildon golf course was built on the site of the old Kingswood Hall. The old barn from the farm
is still there.
Neil
Re: Pre-new town buildings
Posted by bruce bellamy on 3/1/2011, 10:59 pm
look at what is now called Great Berry Lane in Langdon Hills. and some of the turnings off like
Shelley Avenue.. Shakespeare Avenue and New Avenue leading down to the rec... plenty of dwellings
there that existed LONG before basildon new town
Re: Pre-new town buildings
Posted by Helen Painter on 27/1/2011, 12:07 pm
What a brilliant idea. Will you publish a book about the buildings?
Re: Pre-new town buildings
Posted by Steven on 21/2/2011, 9:24 am
It's actually for a website project, focusing on the social history of the area from 1859-1959
(90 years prior to the development of Basildon, and the first 10 years of the new town). A book
might follow, depending on interest.
Re: Pre-new town buildings
Posted by Steven on 21/2/2011, 9:25 am
Fascinating, I never knew that - do you know which part of the course the barn is situated on??
Re: Pre-new town buildings
Posted by Neil on 21/2/2011, 12:41 pm
It's beside the car park for the golf course.
I hope it's still there as I haven't been down
that way for a few years now.
Neil
Re: Pre-new town buildings
Posted by Geoff on 19/3/2011, 6:10 pm
Hi
I think you will find that the Development Corporation destroyed any decent building as soon
as they were given the power. In my opinion, this was so (Charles) Boniface could say they were
"clearing a rural slum" (I heard him say that) when dealing with the self built homes.
However, there are a lot of photos of old Basildon homes and farms already published in books
about Basildon.
Regards
Re: Pre-new town buildings
Posted by Steve on 12/4/2011, 3:30 pm
This is probably no help at all, but when I was a kid in the early 60s we lived in Timberlog
Lane. Not sure what number, but it was at the north end, where there are some houses built in an
L-shape around a small green, just before the park. On that small green was an old timber-framed
cottage with a wooden picket fence. It seemed like the new houses had been built around the
cottage. An elderly couple lived there. You would have thought they wouldn't be happy with newcomers
from the East End, but they used to give all the kids sweets and I remember my mum chatting with
the old lady over the fence. It felt like the council bulldozer was parked around the corner,
because the old couple died in a short space of time and suddenly the old house just disappeared.
Re: Pre-new town buildings
Posted by helen on 10/10/2011, 2:25 pm
There is an old plotland on the left hand side going under the basildon rail bridge (as if you
was heading towards the hospital). Can you please let me know the name of this website for the
pre new buildings. Looking forward to viewing it.
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| 63. Gladys Turbard |
Posted by Andrea on 28/11/2010, 9:14 pm
I was fortunate to have known Gladys Turbard from Laindon for a few years. On her passing, her
niece was kind enough to send me some photographs of Gladys in her earlier years. Gladys was Laindon's
postwomen many years previously and used a bicycle for her rounds. She was a remarkable old lady,
with lots of tales to tell - a special character. Is there anyone reading this who knew Gladys
and would share their memories of her?
Re: Gladys Turbard
Posted by Admin on 31/07/2013, 11:43 pm
The story of Gladys' time as Laindon's postwomen can be found at Basildon Stories in a special
article compiled by Andrea.
Gladys Turbard - The Queen of Laindon
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| 64. Good neighbours |
Posted by hazel on 29/11/2010, 6:52 pm
my family moved to dowland walk in around 1953. my mum elsie hopkins, florry bunn, mrs knock and
mrs yems started a club called the good neighbours. they met every friday evening in st. nicholas
church hall. the local paper took a photo of the club members, we had the photo for years but
unfortunatly over the years it has gone missing, does anyone remember the club or have the
photo? hazel
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| 65. Slaughter Electrical, Laindon |
Posted by Mark M on 30/11/2010, 1:54 pm
Hi! I was wondering if anyone has memories of this shop in Laindon High Road. It was on the east
side, more or less opposite Parkinson's Corner, and close to Barton the Baker and a
fishmonger. It may have been No.44.
Re: Slaughter Electrical, Laindon
Posted by Mark M on 30/11/2010, 4:41 pm
It was called Paramount Electrical & Radio and was run by John Slaughter.
Re: Slaughter Electrical, Laindon
Posted by Vic Wiles on 1/12/2010, 12:31 pm
Hi Mark
I knew the Slaughters 3 sons John Ken and Brian they all went to Vange primary school
where Ken won medals at the distrct sports for running Brian lives in Australia and both Ken and
John have passed on hope this of interest Vic
Re: Slaughter Electrical, Laindon
Posted by Mark M on 1/12/2010, 3:00 pm
Thanks Vic. I know John Slaughter's nephew and he's interested in finding any photos of the shop
or his uncle. The only photo I've found so far was taken from a bit of a distance.
Good to
know the old Laindoners are still remembered!
Re: Slaughter Electrical, Laindon
Posted by Robin Lockhart on 18/12/2010, 5:02 pm
I remember a Paramount Radio shop but I thought it was on the Western side of the High Road on a
corner nearer the Hiawatha. My uncle Mr Henry Cullis in the early 50's used to do repair work
for them and he would drive around in a brown 3- wheeler van that had Paramount Radio printed on
the side
Re: Slaughter Electrical, Laindon
Posted by Mark M on 20/12/2010, 5:34 pm
It's possible, if it was early 50's, that they may have been elsewhere at that time. I'll ask
about it!
Re: Slaughter Electrical, Laindon
Posted by Brian Slaughter on 28/3/2011, 5:38 am
Hi Mark, yes i do have lots of memories of the Paramount Electrical & Radio stores, as it was
my dads shop, and i can remember most things from the fifties to when we closed in 63 i
think??. I have not seen anything on our shop untill i saw your message. I am about to send a
story off soon to this site with a couple of photos. Hope to heAR FROM YOU SOON. bRIAN sLAUGHTER
Re: Slaughter Electrical, Laindon
Posted by Brian Slaughter on 28/3/2011, 5:51 am
Hi Robin, Just read your message, bought a tear to my eye, I remember your uncle well, he was a
regular in the shop every day it seemed, and he used to do quite a few tv repairs for us,
although i cannot remember the three wheeler. I think before my time or before my memory the
shop was down near the Hiawatha before we moved up opposite Durham Road. I never heard of Mr. Cullis
again after the shop closed in the early sixties, hope to hear from you soon. Brian Slaughter
Re: Slaughter Electrical, Laindon
Posted by Brian Slaughter on 28/3/2011, 6:01 am
Hi Vic, me ole mate, a long time since i have seen you, must be over 40 years, and you are spot
on, John & Ken have passed on and i am living in Sydney, and have been here for 37 years. I
have heard that you are not doing so good Vic, but hope you can send me a message sometime. Can
still remember your old Vauxhall bombing up and down Laindon High Road, the good old days!! Brian Slaughter
Re: Slaughter Electrical, Laindon
Posted by David Bailey on 18/4/2011, 12:24 am
Hi Brian My father also used to do part time electrical work for your dad, this would be in the
early 50s. In those days the main thing I remember the shop for was charging accumulators. my
father's name was Bernie Bailey and my father worked shift work for Rotary Hoes and part time for
your dad. the shop was in a parade set back from the road and on the opposite side to the
original Parkinson garage
Re: Slaughter Electrical, Laindon
Posted by Robin Lockhart on 17/5/2011, 3:42 pm
Hi, Were you related in any way to the Slaughters who used to live in Kennel Lane Great Burstead?
Re: Slaughter Electrical, Laindon
Posted by Brian Slaughter on 31/5/2011, 7:09 am
Hi David, sorry but can't place your dad, i suppose i was a bit to young at the time, but can
clearly remember the accumalators being charged, good days looking back, but not so good for
the poor people who had to carry the heavy things sometimes for a mile or two, but i suppose we
knew no difference at the time. I used to drive a truck for Howard Rotavator for a while, not a
good company to drive for as they treated driving the same as factory work, and that just does
not work, but that was a long time past now. All the best, Brian Slaughter
Re: Slaughter Electrical, Laindon
Posted by David Bailey on 31/5/2011, 10:39 pm
Hi Brian
thanks for your reply. I do not no your age but my father also worked for quite a
few years as maintainace electrician at Howards Rotorvators and as a kid I remember there great
Chrismas Parties all the best to you. David Bailey
Re: Slaughter Electrical, Laindon
Posted by Brian Slaughter on 17/11/2011, 6:37 am
Hi Robin, sorry to take so long, but yes i was one of the Slaughters that lived in Kennel Lane
Billericay, we moved there from Laindon around 1952 after being given the boot from our house in
Hotwater Lane. Alas i am the only one left now and counting down, but hope to make it a bit
longer. Now living in Sydney, but get back every few years. All the best Brian Slaughter
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| 66. Looking for an old friend |
Posted by june newland nee bradford on 2/12/2010, 6:17 pm
hello please help me find.. lynne carter her dad was a taxi driver in laindon in the 70s she went
to bluehouse school...her parents were northeners.
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| 67. Seeking an old friend from Basildon Aquatels |
Posted by june newland nee bradford on 2/12/2010, 7:18 pm
hello janet, june here we worked in basildon aquatels in 1972 i moved back north in 1975. l lived
in danacre in laindon
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| 68. Pre-new town Basildon on Google Earth |
Posted by Neil Paterson on 10/12/2010, 8:26 pm
Hello all,
I thought it would be interesting to see where all the old pre new town roads corresponded
to in present day Basilon so I have overlaid an old Basildon street map onto present day Basildon
in Google Earth.
It's fascinating to see how much was swept away to make way for the town,
and also how many of the current roads still follow the old routes.
Pre New Town Basildon on Google Earth
If you follow the link you can download the KMZ file and open it in Google Earth if you have it
or there is the option to view it in your browser.
Neil
Re: Pre-new town Basildon on Google Earth
Posted by bruce bellamy on 3/1/2011, 11:07 pm
Hi Neil.. thanks for doing this overlay.. I have been hoping to find the exact location of my old
family home. stolen from us by the basildon development corporation. literally only last night I
dug out an old street map of laindon/basildon, with view to doing the same as you have done.... however
on seeing the map again after a very long time I realised that it is more a pictorial map therefore
not very accurate.. to a certain extent your creation has proved that. I will now endeavour to find
a more accurate map of old laindon. and in the event that I am successfull in finding a suitable
map I wil make contact again...bruce
Re: Pre-new town Basildon on Google Earth
Posted by Helen Painter on 10/1/2011, 8:35 pm
What a fantastic idea. I have been trying to work out for ages just where the original roads were
in comparison to today's roads. This was so helpful, and so interesting.
Re: Pre-new town Basildon on Google Earth
Posted by Alan Hawkins on 29/3/2011, 9:28 pm
Superb, my old home including St. Leonards Avenue long gone, so was nice to locate the position
and pin the coordinates for future nostalgic viewing, Thanks.
Alan
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| 69. Greetings |
Posted by Andrea on 20/12/2010, 7:52 pm
Seasonal Greetings to all those reading and contributing to BASILDON HISTORY site. Thanks to
Bill Cox for getting it together and for keeping it going. Looking forward to another
interesting year ahead.
Andrea
Re: Greetings
Posted by ken page on 21/12/2010, 11:10 am
A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all on this site. I've been enjoying it for a number of
years now and it's got me in touch with old friends from years ago, best wishes to you all in Basildon
and surrounding areas, from Ken Page Melbourne Australia
Re: Greetings
Posted by Brian Baylis on 24/12/2010, 10:53 am
All the very best from me as well. I am looking forward to a Happier New Year for 2011, when I
too also Hope to visit Oz, but for my first time.
Re: Greetings
Posted by Admin on 24/12/2010, 5:07 pm
As we approach the end of 2010 I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone who reads
and contributes to the Basildon History message board a Very Merry Christmas and a prosperous new
year.
Bill (Admin)
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| 70. christmas greetings |
Posted by dave oakley on 24/12/2010, 2:46 am
Well folks once again it's time to wish all associated with this website a 'VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR". Heres
hoping the Chistmas / New Year break will refresh our memories regarding "GOOD OLD
BASILDON'. Dave O.
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