I used to live in Thames Close, Corringham, and certainly remember riding my bike down Wharf Road to go fishing at The Warren. There was also a fishing tackle shop, The Bait Box is I remember, and then Standford tackle on Wharf Road. My father worked at Shell Haven Refinery and was also a retained Fireman. I recall the station and library in Stanford-le-hope, Butts Lane for some reason and definitely Mucking Church. I also seem to remember going in the Catcracker pub with my late father. I would have been 10 or 11 and would have had a coke and a packet of crisps on the door step while he had a pint inside. Thanks for sharing these images.
I knew a girl who lived in Stanford le hope , lived in butts rd I think by the station ,mid 1970s , long way for me from Putney west London but nice girl , 👍
we moved down from Eastham in 1958. my mum hated it , but i grew to love it. So many memories of stanford and the surrounding areas it would take me years to write them down.
I’m from Stanford and I think anyone who’s grime here as well can agree king street is the first lace you go everyday and that the library is the most iconic Stanford landmark
About 60 years ago a colleague came through Stanford on the train and said "It is a one-horse town and I saw the horse". I was miffed that anyone should insult my town BUT at that age (16) I'd not really been anywhere.
I’m 14 now but my family has been here since the mid 90s and can remember some of the old places
I used to live in Thames Close, Corringham, and certainly remember riding my bike down Wharf Road to go fishing at The Warren. There was also a fishing tackle shop, The Bait Box is I remember, and then Standford tackle on Wharf Road. My father worked at Shell Haven Refinery and was also a retained Fireman.
I recall the station and library in Stanford-le-hope, Butts Lane for some reason and definitely Mucking Church. I also seem to remember going in the Catcracker pub with my late father. I would have been 10 or 11 and would have had a coke and a packet of crisps on the door step while he had a pint inside.
Thanks for sharing these images.
I knew a girl who lived in Stanford le hope , lived in butts rd I think by the station ,mid 1970s , long way for me from Putney west London but nice girl , 👍
Where I was born left in the 70’s
I used to spend 2 weeks in the summer hols with my nan and aunt in Corringham Rd.
we moved down from Eastham in 1958. my mum hated it , but i grew to love it. So many memories of stanford and the surrounding areas it would take me years to write them down.
I’m from Stanford and I think anyone who’s grime here as well can agree king street is the first lace you go everyday and that the library is the most iconic Stanford landmark
Still here 1991 - .... awsome stuff Thanks
Where I was born but left when I was 12, school memories and childhood was great!
You have done a great job of romanticising the town, helped by the music. Pity the reality doesn't live up to it. It is a great place to leave.
About 60 years ago a colleague came through Stanford on the train and said "It is a one-horse town and I saw the horse". I was miffed that anyone should insult my town BUT at that age (16) I'd not really been anywhere.
Where I was born x