West Horndon, Essex

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of West Horndon

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 West Horndon. 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 West Horndon, 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 West Horndon
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West Horndon in 1965

West Horndon in 1960

Old Maps of West Horndon

Historic Maps of West Horndon and the local area.

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Map of West Horndon in 1896

Map of West Horndon in 1898

Map of West Horndon in 1920

Map of West Horndon in 1946

Map of West Horndon in 1895

Sheet Maps of West Horndon

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

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Shows West Horndon in 1805

Shows West Horndon in 1897

Shows West Horndon in 1920

Shows West Horndon in 1805

Books about West Horndon
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67 photo books on West Horndon and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Brentwood - A History and Celebration

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Cover image of Basildon - A History & Celebration

Cover image of Chelmsford - A History & Celebration

Memories of West Horndon
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When West Was East

My grandparents James & Emily Lee lived at 16 Station road from about 1938 to 1946, it was called East Horndon then. Part of that time my mother and I lived with them, most of the war years. My grandfather and my mother worked at Rotary Hoes when it made munitions during the war, my grand farther remained working there until he was laid off at the age of 83. I also served my apprentiship at Rotary Hoes ...see more

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The Flying Fortress Crash

I remember, during the war, two flying fortresses crashed in Hordon. One came down near the Half Way House, the other one in a field in Chiderditch behind the pub. They were returning from a bombing raid on Germany. There was about fifty of them when all of a sudden these two collided - the wing of one chopped the tail section off the one next to it. I think all crew members lost their lives. ...see more

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