Langdon Hills, The High Road c.1950
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Photo ref:
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The plotland development of this part of Basildon stemmed from the agricultural depression of the 1870s. Initially focused on Laindon station, it soon engulfed parts of Langdon Hills and Dunton. The hilliness of these parishes was often equated with 'Pure Air and Good Health' in the property advertisements.
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A Selection of Memories from Langdon Hills
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Langdon Hills
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My name is Peter Martin i was born and brought up in Berry Lane between Samuel and Emanuel roads.
I was born in Billericay hospital on the 11th May 1952 i attended langdon Hills Primary and then Laindon High Road.
I remember Mr Foy in the post office, Mr Lucas in the toy/general stores and two ladies who ran the green grocers and then the bike shop on the corner of Heathleigh Drive.
I also had a paper round with ...see more
I was born in Berry Lane Langdon Hills in 1948. I went to the primary school in the High Road and later to Laindon High Road Secondary School. I rmember so much about the town of Laindon - the shop names - Jack Lagdon the butcher, Tommy Cole the Fishmonger, Cisters corner for fruit and veg, Careys the builders, Morrisses the outfitters with the mmoney thing that went all round the store, Parkinsons ...see more
My husbands family were in Langdon Hills as early as 1797 when John Bacon married Sarah Graylin at the old church Langdon Hills. The family had many occupations, thatcher, bailiff, agricultural labourer etc. They eventually settled in Well Green Cottage as was in the family up to 1950s. Thanks. Alma Bacon
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