Hockley, Essex (near Rayleigh)

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Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Hockley

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Hockley. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

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Old Photos of Hockley
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Hockley in 1955

Hockley in 1960

Old Maps of Hockley

Historic Maps of Hockley and the local area.

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Map of Hockley in 1896

Map of Hockley in 1898

Map of Hockley in 1921

Map of Hockley in 1945

Map of Hockley in 1895

Sheet Maps of Hockley

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Hockley and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Books about Hockley
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39 photo books on Hockley and the surrounding area.

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Memories of Hockley
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The Sweetshop Just Up The Road From The Methodist Church In Hockley

Just past Hockley Primary School on the way to the village was a small sweet shop/cafe? and it was run by a really nice man called "Bill". He used to sell 1d lollies to the school children. The shop was right next door to a big oak tree. The oak tree is still there, but sadly the shop is gone. I wonder if the people who live at the house now built on the land wonder ...see more

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Greensward Secondary School 1966 To 1971

So many memories of this place, too many to include here! Going to the "big" school was quite daunting, however I soon was to become so inspired by what I saw there. The first days were spent being fearful of the Head Mr. Creevy (aka Creepy), who walked around the school with a sawn-off cane up his sleeve... and wasn't afraid to use it! His partner in crime (more feared by the girls), was Miss ...see more

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The Sweetshop Just Up The Road From The Methodist Church In Hockley

Greensward Secondary School 1966 To 1971

Hockley, Essex (near Rayleigh)

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