By Nub News Reporter
8th Jun 2024 | Local History
![Leading Stoker Edward George Archer from Horndon on the Hill and died aged 23 years on 6th June 1944 on the beaches of Normandy. He is buried in St. Aubin-sur-mer churchyard 10 miles west of Dieppe. Leading Stoker Edward George Archer from Horndon on the Hill and died aged 23 years on 6th June 1944 on the beaches of Normandy. He is buried in St. Aubin-sur-mer churchyard 10 miles west of Dieppe.](https://storage.googleapis.com/nub-news-files/nub-news-file-storage/562140/conversions/AGOb1SGeM42VVGFMMsSAiRV26cLBEt-metaSU1HXzIxNTkuanBlZw%3D%3D--category.jpg)
"At the end of the day you must not forget the thousands of young men who gave their lives for our freedom.".
By Nub News Reporter
8th Jun 2024 | Local History
"At the end of the day you must not forget the thousands of young men who gave their lives for our freedom.".
By Nub News Reporter
2nd Jun 2024 | Local History
Moving pictures arrived, the first film showing a horse and carriage driving towards the audience. Many fainted and had to be dragged out by their ankles.
"Although we have been brought together because of this horrible disease, we are so proud to be part of Ravi’s Dream Team Choir." .
By Nub News Reporter
5th May 2024 | Local History
Work on the railway began in 1900. The first section ran from the factory to Thames Haven Station, this opened on 1st January 1901 to goods traffic only. .
Recently there has been a spate of gnome-napping, with roaming gnomes appearing on websites. .
By Nub News Reporter
3rd Mar 2024 | Local History
When James Adams died he was buried in linen, not flannel, which was the law and his estate was fined £2.10s. 0d. The proceeds went towards relief of the poor.
Like Wallace, she was well known in her lifetime but has since been forgotten. .
By Susan Yates - Nub News contributor
4th Feb 2024 | Local History
The church is Norman and round towered and lies on the old village green close to the Royal Oak Inn which was built in the 15th century as a private house. .
The society's next meeting is at 8pm on Friday, 16 February at St John’s Church hall, Victoria Avenue, Grays .
By Nub News Reporter
29th Nov 2023 | Local History
Palmer's School student who went on to win the VC in Russian civil war naval battle .
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