These are the personal memories and recollections of people who were or are members of our community. Also included are the family stories that provide a wealth of inspiration to those looking at the social history of our community.
The photographs provided by our contributors are their personal property and as such are protected by copyright We are very grateful that they have let us use them as part of their contribution as each one is worth many words in connecting with the community.
Remembering walks through our Community
The pleasure experienced from every day walks we use to take
A Century of Changes
Happy New Year to the Laindon Archive
Lee Chapel North (Part 3 continued)
Retracing the walk home from school (see photos below).
Memories of the Railway Cottages - Laindon
East Horndon (later renamed West Horndon when the authorities realised that their geography was wrong)
My Memories of Laindon
When the Laindon Link was being constructed, we used to use it to roller skate down it, it made a terrific skating rink.
My plotland story
My view of the evolution and demise of Plotlands
My RAF Days
Restoration of one of the first type of Helicopters
Mysterious Events
Have you have any similar unexplained incidents or can you solve these
Old Laindon Reunion Saturday 16th March 1996
A gathering for families saddened by the changes in Laindon since the early 50s
Our Village
My memories by Jemima Chapman
Photo Album
They kept the Community in touch but who, why and when?
School Trip 1955
LAINDON HIGH ROAD SCHOOL
The St. John Ambulance Brigade, Laindon Division
These are Dave Peck's recollections of his time in Laindon
When "Youth Service" came to Laindon
A look-back at the influences on the youth of our Community
National Events
Events that have had an effect on the members of our Community