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Great Tarpots, Tarpots Hall c.1955
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Dated 1928, the upper part of Tarpots Hall was used by 1341 Thames Estuary Squadron ATC. The lower storey contained a dance floor, popular with young people at the time. The building, including Tarpots Bakery (left), has now been redeveloped.

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A Selection of Memories from Great Tarpots

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 Great Tarpots

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Pitsea
I was born in Pitsea in 1949. My parents lived at The Bracknell, Rectory Road. I tried to trace it some years ago with my brother, but sadly could find no trace. I was christened at St Michael's church and my Godmother was Martha Kemp. Again sadly, I can find no trace but would so love to hear from anyone who knew of my family (Marshall). Best wishes, Bella
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Added 13 February 2013

Working
I enjoyed reading the memories of the shops at Tarpots. I started work at Tarpots post office as a fifteen year old in January 1949. First for Mrs Palmer for about two years, then for Harry Smith, a lovely man. I stayed there until 1956. I went to work for Mr Smith again in the late sixties until my husband, our three sons and myself moved to Norfolk in 1971. Seeing the names of the shop keepers is wonderful. A ...see more
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Jones The Butchers
My Grandad is Owen Jones! (I'm Elaine's daughter). Grace and Owen are still in Paignton. I'm seeing them tomorrow and have printed out your comments. Nana loves talking about the good old days!
Great Tarpots, Lambeth Road c1955
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Added 09 March 2012

Saturday Mornings
Saturday mornings was when my mother and I would join the family next door for our day out, down to the Tarpots Corner and a bus into Wescliff by the playing fields and then a dancing lesson at Mimi Greens School of Dancing for Austin and I, tap dancing in our case while Chrissie and Josie went on to the ballet class, very successfully as far as Chrissie as she went on to join some ballet group called the ...see more
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