Rayne, Essex

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Rayne

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 Rayne. 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 Rayne, 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 Photos of Rayne
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Rayne in 1955

Old Maps of Rayne

Historic Maps of Rayne and the local area.

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Map of Rayne in 1896

Map of Rayne in 1898-1899

Map of Rayne in 1921

Map of Rayne in 1945

Map of Rayne in 1886

Sheet Maps of Rayne

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

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Shows Rayne in 1805

Shows Rayne in 1898

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Shows Rayne in 1805

Books about Rayne
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37 photo books on Rayne and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Braintree Town and City Memories

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Memories of Rayne
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I Grew Up Here In The 60's

This house "the Firs" was owned by Mrs Edwards. My dad was stationed at Wethersfield Raf base and my mum is originally From Lincolnshire. We filled this house up with love and people. Every weekend there were people staying over from on Base...and we had some of the happiest moments of our lives. I went to the local school and my two brothers, mike and Steve went to base school. My parents went to the "swan" on a regular basis and we became a big part of the community.

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Loved Rayne

In 1954 my family moved to Rayne from east London. My Dad was manager of Rayne Foundry between (about) 1954 to 1962. In 1956 I attended Rayne school where I got to know some lovely people including a girl called Nina Dawson who lived nearby. Apparently I didn't do very well at that school so my mother sent me to Manor Street school in Braintree. I hated that school and I was petrified every morning going into class. Rayne ...see more

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