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Old Photos of School Avenue Gillingham 1966

These photos of School Avenue Gillingham were taken in November 1966 during the installation of new sewers to Motney Hill treatment works. The photos were saved from a skip by the Brook Pumping Station team https://www.oldbrookpumping.co.uk/

School Avenue Gillingham 1966

School Avenue Gillingham were taken in November 1966

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Old Photos of Three Mariners Pub Rainham Kent

The Three Mariners pub is located on Lower Rainham Road. This photo was taken in approx 1950.

Three Mariners Pub Rainham Kent 1950

 

Old photos of Three Mariners pub Rainham

This is the same location in 2024

Three Mariners pub 2024

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Old Photos of Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent

This is a collection of old photos of the area around Wigmore Gillingham Kent originally from my grandmother's archives and subsequently added by contributions from readers in the Wigmore area. She lived in Woodside for 60 years having built her own property in 1939. In addition a few more recent scenes have been taken around the area.

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  • Wigmore Road/Hoath Lane circa 1910 Wigmore Road/Hoath Lane circa 1910
  • Photo of Wigmore Road/Hoath Lane 2003Wigmore Road/Hoath Lane 2003
  • Photo of Hoath Lane Wigmore KentHoath Lane Wigmore Kent around 1910
  • Photo of Woodside Wigmore KentPhoto of Woodside Wigmore in 1916
  • Photo of Woodside Wigmore KentWoodside Wigmore Kent in 1974
  • Photo of Woodside Wigmore KentWoodside Wigmore 2003
  • Smallholders Club Wigmore KentSmallholders Club Wigmore Kent
  • Smallholders Club WigmoreSmallholders Club Wigmore Kent
  • Bredhurst Road Wigmore KentBredhurst Road Wigmore Kent
  • Photo of Marshall Road, Rainham approx 1928Marshall Road Rainham Kent, approx 1928
  • Marshall Road, approx 1932Marshall Road Rainham Kent, approx 1932

 

 

 

 

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Otterham Quay Aerial Photo

This undated aerial photo of Crescent Shipping at Otterham Quay Rainham Kent shows the full layout of the docks

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Parkwood School Fire Feb 1979

There was a huge fire at Parkwood Junior School, Deanwood Drive in February 1979 where virtually the whole school was gutted. The fire started around 10pm and 40 firefighters were needed to tackle it. Police didn't rule out arson but I've not seen any subsequent follow ups to show if it was ever found to be deliberate or not.

Parkwood School Fire 1979

Parkwood School, Deanwood drive, Fire 1979

Parkwood School Fire 1979

Headmaster Mr A de B Apps was called to the fire, caretaker at the time was Mr Ted Divers. Charles Dunford, caretaker of the Infants school was the last to leave the building before the fire took hold

Parkwood School Fire 1979

Parkwood School Fire 1979

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  1. Photo of Locomotive 73088 BR Standard 4-6-0 at Rainham Station
  2. Photo of Woodside, Wigmore, Gillingham in 1946
  3. Photos of 1987 Hurricane in Rainham Kent
  4. Photos of Rainham by Hazel Thorn

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Rainham Roads Article Count:  28

Roads around the Rainham - old photos of how roads used to look in days gone by

Rainham People Article Count:  34

Decades - Old Photos Article Count:  9

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