Langdon Hills, The High Road c.1950
Photo ref:
L151001
Photo ref:
L151001
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This is famous as the second highest point in Essex. The hilliness of these parishes was often cited as the cause of the 'Pure Air and Good Health' lauded in the property advertisements. The old Laindon High Street had about 120 shops spreading in twos or threes from the Fortune of War down past the station to Langdon Hills.
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Memories of Langdon Hills, the High Road c1950
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. These memories are of Langdon Hills, The High Road c.1950
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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
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