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  • The Districts Public Telephones

    The Districts Public Telephones

    Long before the days of telephones in almost every home
  • The Dukes Head

    The Dukes Head

    It is believed that the Dukes Head is the oldest public house in the old parish of Laindon.
  • The Early Days of Cricket in our Community

    The Early Days of Cricket in our Community

    There appears to be very little prewar history
  • The Forming of Phoenix Striders Walking and Running Club

    The Forming of Phoenix Striders Walking and Running Club

    During our short life we have organised The Basildon 5K for 6 years and 1mile Fun Run for the past 2 years, these in aid of Little Haven's Children's Hospice.
  • The Geology of the Langdon Hills

    The Geology of the Langdon Hills

    The geology of the Langdon Hills is similar to other high points in south Essex
  • The Haven and Plotlands

    The Haven and Plotlands

    by Jennifer Shirley, Assistant Museum Manager at The Haven Museum
  • The Laindon Football Club 1947

    The Laindon Football Club 1947

    The programme is a match between Laindon ‘A’, verses Park Royal in the Romford League ...
  • The Laindon Hotel 1941-1942

    The Laindon Hotel 1941-1942

    I was born in 1924 in Custom House, Albert Docks, East London. In 1938, when ...
  • The Lipscomb Family

    The Lipscomb Family

    I wonder if anyone can remember the Lipscomb Family?  They lived in Bridge Street.  Ernest ...
  • The local Workhouse Story

    The local Workhouse Story

    Did Laindon and Langdon Hills once have their own Workhouses?
  • The Methodist Church, Langdon Hills

    The Methodist Church, Langdon Hills

    On Saturday and Sunday 19th and 20th May 2007 the Methodist Church in the High ...
  • The New Repertory and Community Drama Club

    The New Repertory and Community Drama Club

    On the 14th December, 1948 a meeting was called at the home of Alan and ...
  • The Old Fortune Of War

    The Old Fortune Of War

    From drinking when the horse did the driving to wheels for your car
  • The Old Rectory - Langdon Hills

    The Old Rectory - Langdon Hills

    If you take a walk down Old Church Hill, Langdon Hills you will come across ...
  • The Old School House - Langdon Hills

    The Old School House - Langdon Hills

    During the 1800’s it was the responsibility of the church to provide education to the ...
  • The Parish of Langdon Hills - a Brief History

    The Parish of Langdon Hills - a Brief History

    Geography The area covered by the parish is bounded by the C2C railway line to the ...
  • The Poplar Labour Colony

    The Poplar Labour Colony

    In its early days, the scheme was hailed as a great innovation. A glowing report ...
  • The Rockets

    The Rockets

    The Rockets There are several wood working groups at Laindon Community Centre but it is the ...
  • The St. John Ambulance Brigade, Laindon Division

    The St. John Ambulance Brigade, Laindon Division

    These are Dave Peck's recollections of his time in Laindon
  • The Three Spires

    The Three Spires

    More buildings that have been around for many years
  • The war comes to Dunton

    The war comes to Dunton

    A village mourns
  • The Wass Family

    The Wass Family

    A boy named 'Laindon'
  • The Wheatsheaf, Little Burstead

    The Wheatsheaf, Little Burstead

    This is not strictly within our community but as a considerable amount of Laindon including ...
  • The WI Hall, Samuel Road, Langdon Hills

    The WI Hall, Samuel Road, Langdon Hills

    Formerly known as the 'Hut Club'
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