Family History
It was a very sad day when Laindon School closed and even worse when it was demolished. I have fond memories of my days at Laindon, I joined when Mr Chadband was head, and made many friends there. Apart from attending myself I was part of the PTA group that tried to keep it from closing, as my daughter was one of the last to be taught there. My son also attended, or so I thought at the time, I have since learnt his schooling was more in the field!
But it doesn't end there, as both my parents were students as well as other members of our family. My dad Leslie Hymas was there the same time as Sylvia Simms. He thought himself a bit of a stud and was a local football hero, having scored many goals for local teams.
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RE: RE: Family History
my grandad went laindon high rd as did my mum and uncle and i did too. tho my own child went woodlands as it had changed to james hornsby at that point.such a shame all the old land marks disapearing love this site and all local history.my grandad told me how he,d hide in cinema and watch movies all day wish id had asked my grandad more question.my mum grew up down devonshire rd.
Comment from Tara Mos on Monday, 28th May 2012.
RE: RE: Family History
My brother and I went to Laindon Highroad school. My brother knew Mr Chadbank and I knew the following people: Jim Quiton, Gregory Yates, Bill Jobson, Malcom Grady, Christine Lamborne. Do any of them ring a bell? Teachers at Laindon school were: Mr Burch. Mr Downes, Mr Poole, Mr Morris, Mr White, Mr Hughes, Mrs Clarke, Mr Munday, Miss Harris. Do any of these names ring a bell?
Comment from Adrian Vidler on Monday, 11th April 2011.
RE: RE: Family History
Also I have sent to the local Basildon history society pictures of Laindon Highroad from the 1928 period. They are really quaint.
Comment from Adrian Vidler on Monday, 11th April 2011.