Nostalgic memories of South Hornchurch's local history

Share your own memories of South Hornchurch and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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I hope you can see my entry as the most recent memory is a few years ago. I found this site by accident as I was searching for information regarding Blacksmiths Lane and Whybridge School. I was born in 1957 and also attended Whybridge as did my two elder sisters. I still have my very first school photograph taken in the school garden at the rear of the caretaker’s house, now long sold off. My Mother, who ...see more
It's a shame that there are no memories of South Hornchurch yet - so let me be the first. I lived in Blacksmiths Lane from birth in 1947 until I married in 1973, but retained close links as I was also the local "Man from the Pru" (Insurance Agent) for a few years. I went to Whybridge School and then Brittons having failed the 11 plus exam. The premises now occupied by a cleaning company at ...see more