Rainham People

Ruby Mudge (in the middle) hopping with her mother and sister Norah (at the left). This must have been taken in the 1930's.

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I have been researching my family over the last few years and found that my Great Great Grandmother Mary Ann Brearey was the local postmistress in Rainham around the 1870’s. She had a fascinating life being born in a pub in Mersham Nr Ashford as her father was the landlord, then travelling to Australia on a ship with her sister from Gravesend, marrying a stonemason from York, having 4 children, then unfortunately her husband dying and then returning back with her 4 young children and settling in Rainham to become postmistress and Berlin wool and stationery seller, I have attached document of local directory from the time and a photo of her.

Rainham Post Office 1870 Mary Ann Brearey

Her name was Mrs Mary Ann Brearey, the children names James, Elizabeth, George and my great grandad Henry, they all lived at 50 High street Rainham.

Rainham Post Office 1870 Mary Ann Brearey

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This photo was taken in the quad at Rainham Secondary School for Girls in around 1955. Apparently the teacher is Miss Sladden

Can anyone confirm the year and any names?

5th from left in back row is Marion Domoney and 3rd from left in middle row is Nina Heathfield.

Rainham Secondary School for girls

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These photos were taken at the 1972 Rainham Spectacular - do you recognise yourself or anyone else? The fantastic photos give a glimpse into life in Rainham in the 1970s.

Thanks to Jan Baldock and Charlie Neale for some names in the above photo: From right to left centre. Kenny Ware. Steve Davis, Dave Smitherman & Les Coppack

1972 Rainham Spectacular Cozenton Park