Basildon, Market Pavement c.1965
Photo ref:
B438070
Photo ref:
B438070
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Basildon's first shop opened in Market Pavement on 16 August 1958. It was the premises of Allan Henbest, a tailor and outfitter, formerly of Laindon High Road. He was a well-known local figure, but unfortunately that did not help him when he found himself competing with the chain-stores that followed him into the town centre.
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Memories of Basildon, Market Pavement c1965
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I was born in Billericay in 1954 and lived in Church Road, Laindon . I remember my mother and grandmother taking me to see Prince Philip when he visited Basildon. I was only a small child but I do remember seeing him walking past us as we stood outside Rumbelows, my grandmother told my mother on the way home she thought Prince Philip looked taller on television! Happy days,
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