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St Nicholas Church, South Ockendon
St Nicholas Church: A Timeless Piece of South Ockendon’s History

7th Sep 2026   |   

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GAS on stage at Thurrock Festival 1999 T99
Gone, but now, on the 27th anniversary, no longer forgotten!

31st Jul 2026   |   

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In the late fourteenth century the nave and transepts of Canterbury Cathedral were rebuil under the direction of noted master mason Henry Yevele whose head was commemorated in the nave.
Stone and roses. The legacy of Henry - who built the Bloody Tower

19th Jul 2026   |   

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How the body of a pirate came to hang at local landmark and become part of borough's history

1st Jun 2026   |   

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Questions answered about a mysterious lady

28th May 2026   |   

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Story behind the Theobalds and historic family

7th May 2026   |   

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Bata memories shared with history society

7th May 2026   |   

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Heritage day hailed another success as Bata memories continue to draw visitors to historic borough site.

27th Apr 2026   |   

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How Ellen's secret garden became a wonder of the world

2nd Apr 2026   |   

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Memories of the Kursaal - which may soon be brought back to life

10th Mar 2026   |   

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Who knew? Local site links Nell Gwynn, the origin of British beer and a crinkle crankle wall

28th Feb 2026   |   

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Messages out of East Tilbury and BATA. Community support is appreciated and vital

3rd Dec 2025   |   

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An 1830 portrait of the fictiotious character 'Captain Swing' - mascot of the protesting peasants.
Swing riots 1830-31 and agricultural unrest - troubled times are no stranger in Thurrock

3rd Dec 2025   |   

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An image of the burning Goliath.
Recalling one of Thurrock's most tragic moments: Training ship disaster off Grays claimed lives of many boys and an officer

20th Nov 2025   |   

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Susan Yates with the plaque to be mounted today.
Plaque marks centuries of benefit to the borough from the legacy of William Palmer

6th Oct 2025   |   

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