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  • The Meesons of Rettendon.

    The Meesons of Rettendon.

    08/04/2021
    I am doing some research into the breeders of flatcoated retrievers who also showed their ...
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  • The River Crouch through Wickford - its altered course.

    The River Crouch through Wickford - its altered course.

    05/04/2021
    Maps showing changes in the course of the Crouch.
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  • The origins of Wickford Senior School, Market Road

    The origins of Wickford Senior School, Market Road

    31/03/2021
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  • Photos from Loretta Longman

    Photos from Loretta Longman

    28/03/2021
    Do you recognise anyone here?
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  • James Gigney/Schofield and Martin

    James Gigney/Schofield and Martin

    28/03/2021
    Gigney Stores and Schofield and Martin in Wickford
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  • The Keddie Brothers

    The Keddie Brothers

    17/02/2021
    A connection with St Margaret's Church.
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  • The Candy Stores.60 High Street.Wickford

    The Candy Stores.60 High Street.Wickford

    07/02/2021
    This photo shows the Candy stores, which was located where the parade of shops and ...
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  • Ye olde Shepherd and Dog, Crays Hill, Matchbox Label

    Ye olde Shepherd and Dog, Crays Hill, Matchbox Label

    04/02/2021
    Rare 1920s matchbox label.
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  • The Chichester matchbook

    The Chichester matchbook

    04/02/2021
    Photo of The Chichester matchbook  
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  • The Founding of Runwell Hospital

    The Founding of Runwell Hospital

    04/02/2021
    During the last quarter of 1929 a group of people known as the Committee of Visitors recommended the building of a new mental hospital.
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  • Foyles Farm, Crays Hill

    Foyles Farm, Crays Hill

    21/01/2021
    Does anybody remember Billy Foyle’s farm at Crays Hill, with the lion, think called Khan? ...
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  • The Castle Hotel v. the moon.

    The Castle Hotel v. the moon.

    06/01/2021
    You might be interested to see this from Southend Standard 24 July 1969. Moon landing, not ...
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  • 1937 J REYNARD, WICKFORD, RECEIPT.

    1937 J REYNARD, WICKFORD, RECEIPT.

    05/01/2021
    Does anyone have memories or knowledge of this business?
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  • Wickford area pub matchboxes

    Wickford area pub matchboxes

    05/01/2021
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  • An unknown Wickford Service Station.

    An unknown Wickford Service Station.

    04/01/2021
    Does anyone remember where Wickford Service Station was located?
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  • Friern Farm

    Friern Farm

    18/12/2020
    Background history on Friern Farm
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  • Warders Bakers (2)

    Warders Bakers (2)

    14/12/2020
    A bread van of the 1950s. Anyone remember the colour?
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  • WICKFORD GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY RECEIPTS

    WICKFORD GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY RECEIPTS

    13/12/2020
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  • MAYES BILLHEADS

    MAYES BILLHEADS

    11/12/2020
    When were these in use?
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  • (Higley) B. Higley's shop, 1959 -1983

    (Higley) B. Higley's shop, 1959 -1983

    11/12/2020
    Alan Higley's memory.
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  • Glick's, opticians.

    Glick's, opticians.

    10/12/2020
    Glick's in Wickford town centre.
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  • An introduction to the history of the church of St Andrew the Apostle

    An introduction to the history of the church of St Andrew the Apostle

    09/12/2020
    St Andrew's Church.
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  • Wickford Hockey Team, 1929 - 1930

    Wickford Hockey Team, 1929 - 1930

    09/12/2020
    Photograph of the Hockey Team of 1929-30.
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  • Southlands Farm

    Southlands Farm

    09/12/2020
    Seeking more information about Southlands Farm.
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Latest comments
  • The Meesons of Rettendon. 10/04/2021 The Freda/Frances question is an interesting one. Of their children William Merryfield Meeson and Ellen Bertha Meeson (Gray) had four...
  • Shane Fenton aka Alvin Stardust 08/04/2021 I remember Alvin Stardust's mum who ran the cafe near Wickford station. My friend, Linda, and l used to go...
  • Wantz Corner, can you help with the date? 07/04/2021 Editor: Well spotted Peter. What an interesting observation.
  • How to meet the Archive group. 07/04/2021 Hello, What an interesting site about Wickford. I wonder if anyone can help me please. Does anyone remember Nobby Caulfield...
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