Dagenham, Church Street c1950

Memories.

I was married in this church 40 years ago. It was where the Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, worshipped. the buildings on the right have been demolished. There used to be a bank, I think it was Barclays, and a small motor repairers called Davies Bros.

Memory of Dagenham 1968

Dear Ron, I left for Canada that year, the old villege was still there, I came back in 1972 and it was all gone, even the Keys had changed, not the same gang. To tell you the truth I don't remember you, you know all about me? I will try to remember any way, Best regards, Cliff

Dagenham County High School

Greetings across the waves! My wife and I live in Seattle, Washington USA. My name is Steve Harris and I went to DCHS as did my parents (Bert & Vera Harris) and sister Susan. I am looking for a number of my school chums from 'back when'.

I was the lead tenor in the choir at school. Most of the names listed below are related to the music department. My wife and I have been all over the internet trying to find old friends/chums. Hopefully, by the power of the great internet, someone will recognize at least of the names and let them know I would love to make contact. Here goes:
Alan/Allen "Chalky" White
Sheila (Armstrong) White
Rob Sheehan
Graham Stannard
Jon Turner
Gary Wolfstone or Gladstone
Meg Thoms (not sure of the married name)

I would also love to catch up with some of the teacher if they are still around. i remember one who taught Phys Ed and I believe his name was Mr. Coley. He was the man who married one of my classmates after we graduated.

Teachers I remember:
Frank Grainger
Peter Cook
Mr. Cook
"Spud" Davis
"Holmsworth"
Mrs. Cox
Mr. "Creepin' Jesus" Dakin

Thank you in advance for anyone who might be able to hook me up with my past!

Steve Harris
www.CostumingInSeattle.com

Chequers Lane

My late father, Verdun Frederick Davis, was born in the Chequers Lane Cottages, I think it was no 9, on the 29th Feb 1916, one of 10 children with only Amy still living. His father was a Thames Lighterman who was employed by Sammies, he was also a good Quoits player. My mother Marjory Davis, now 91, is still alive and living in sheltered accomodation in Dagenham. I myself was born in Dagenham in 1937 in Hardie Rd, when it backed onto massive corn fields and apart from 2 years National Service have always lived in Dagenham.

Great Days and Fond Memories

It was with great warmth that I read the memory about the O'Dells at the Cross Keys Pub. I too spent some great times with young Cliff at the family garage and at the X Keys. My mother also worked for many years with Mrs O'Dell in the little factory in Crown Street next to the bank. It was indeed a great time to be around as school children and teens in Dagenham, we really did have it all. Fond memories. By the way, I lived in Reede Road and how I managed that railway footbridge some nights to this day still amazes me. But you knew you were safe. Ron H.