The Bruntons of Dunton
I was born in 1933 at Oak Cottage, Victory Avenue, Dunton. Dad worked as a cook in a nearby "Work house", this was during the great depression and times were hard. I have vague memories of the school there though on a rare visit back I went there and everything had been replaced by factories or so it seemed. At the age of 5 we moved to Pitsea (around the corner) where we remained till the end of the war, then on to Southend. After school and a job I went into the Royal Navy in 1948-60. Got married and with 2 daughters 14 years later in 1974 came to Australia. Still miss England, Essex, Southend, Pitsea and yes Dunton.
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RE: RE: The Bruntons of Dunton
I saw your stuff on Dunton. We lived in Lower Dunton Road near Old Church Hill Can you please tell me do you remember anything of the dummy aerodrome at Dunton? Regards, Adrian
Comment from Adrian Vidler on Sunday, 3rd April 2011.
RE: RE: The Bruntons of Dunton
I can say that Dunton has changed a little since you were last there. The Plotlands have gone, there is now a museum there now. The most important thing is that some of the people are still around, like my mother and father at 87. Contact me please if you need any more info.
Comment from Adrian Vidler on Monday, 11th April 2011.