Basildon, Essex

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

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 Basildon. 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 Basildon, 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 Basildon
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Basildon in 1960

Old Maps of Basildon

Historic Maps of Basildon and the local area.

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Map of Basildon in 1896

Map of Basildon in 1898

Map of Basildon in 1921

Map of Basildon in 1945

Map of Basildon in 1895

Sheet Maps of Basildon

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

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Shows Basildon in 1805

Shows Basildon in 1897

Shows Basildon in 1920

Shows Basildon in 1805

Books about Basildon
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59 photo books on Basildon and the surrounding area.

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Memories of Basildon
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Growing Up In Lee Chapel South

We moved from Dagenham to a newly built council house in Lee Walk in 1961 and I really enjoyed my time at the Lee Chapel South Junior school. I can still remember some of the wonderful school assemblies that took place, the tuck shop, gymnastics in the school hall and the school trips to Swanage and Barnstable. During the holidays, my mum and I would often walk to One Tree Hill along Staneway when it ...see more

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Memories Of Kingswood

I went to Basildon Infant School in 1961. My first teacher was Mrs. Southgate, who left shortly after I started. I was very upset by this, but my new teacher, Mrs. Frith, was extremely kind and asked me to put the straws in the milk bottles and also take a message to the school secretary. This seemed to solve the problem and I settled back down straight away. My next teacher was Mr. Eddie, who was a little ...see more

Basildon, Kingswood County Primary School c1960

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