Our Basildon Our Memories ...

 During WW2 the East End of London was badly bombed,resulting in over 20,000 people losing their homes.In 1946 the "New Town Act" was passed & the search was on for suitable locations for building new homes.One location selected was Basildon,later to be known as "Basildon New Town". To celebrate 60 years of Basildon New Town & to store memories of how people came to live in Basildon, "NHS S.W.Essex" have funded a project entitled "Our Basildon Our Memories", where a session of Basildon people, led by Historian Tony, relate their first memories of how & when they came to live in the new Town.....

  On the 23rd.October 2009 BHR1287's Jacquie James & Steve King were invited along to "Afflets Court" Basildon to record & listen to the days sessions. The People who were there relating their stories were delightful company & a very entertaining afternoon was enjoyed by both Jacqui & Steve.....

  "BIG THANKS to Lisa for the invite & NHS S.W.Essex for funding the project....