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 Rainham. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Rainham, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Maps of Rainham

Historic Maps of Rainham and the local area.

Sheet Maps of Rainham

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

I lived in the Toy shop in the early 1950’s and went to Miss Swann’s school which I think was somewhere near the clock tower? I remember twin girls, maybe Patricia and Pauline, their father owned a timber merchants. My maiden name was Willats. Does anyone have any pictures of the shop or school or have any information that links with my memories?
I used to ride my cycle from Blacksmiths Lane in South Hornchurch to fish in Berwick Ponds in late 50's and early 60's. I have good memories of sitting on the bank on many a Sunday listening to "Round the Horn", "Billy Cotton's Band Show" and "Hancock's Half Hour" playing on my little battery transistor radio, drinking hot Bovril from my flask and dipping my cheese sandwiches in - ugh! Sometimes the farmer's ...see more

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