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You’ve shared 38,281 memories of 6,538 towns & villages across the UK.
From just a few words, to rich and insightful stories, they are a fabulous record of local life.
Featured Memory: Orsett Road .. Fire Station And Jack Going !
What a difficult thing it is to write down all you want to! So much in our memories ...
I am the curator of the Essex Fire Museum which is based at Grays fire station in Hogg Lane. I was born in Grays in June 1952 and lived at 41 Lucas Road with mum Violet, dad Frank and brother Colin not forgetting sister Doreen. In July 1976...
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