South Ockendon, Mardyke School c.1960

Photo ref: S280349

Moved to Orchard Road South Ockendon from the east End (Canning Town) in 69 went to Mardyke school, still remember good memories about that school, can remember going down to the Mardyke river, there was a very shallow part near the bridge, this was when you could go down Buckles Lane and walk through the old army barracks and not cross a road until you got to North Stifford. When me and Brother was here there was so ...see more

Reading the memories of Dennis Reed and my brother Terry prompted me to share what I can remember about Ockendon and in particular Mardyke School. I went to Benyon School at aged 5 years in 1952 when Mardyke was being built. I switched to Mardyke later in that year OR early 1953. I have photos of my brother and myself outside the school in those early years circa 1955 when Terry (Terence) started ...see more

I started Mardyke school in 1963. I remember riding little trikes outside on the grass at playtime and the plastic money we 'bought' our milk with. In my second year there I met Jacki Boyle and we remain friends to this day. She was the first child to get her black stripe for a width of the pool! My favourite teacher of all was Miss Springham, but they were all lovely - Mr Durham, Mr Richards, Miss Banks and ...see more

I lived at 200 South Rd. I remember the names Paul Lambillion, Brian Crudgington and Clive Vellacott. After passing the 11+ I went to school in Gidea Park and lost contact with the Ockendon gang.