Old Images of Thurrock, Essex

Glimpse the past through old images of Thurrock, the seaport and unitary authority in the geographic and historic county of Essex, England.

This page shows images from places identifies as Thurrock. However, I’ve also created more pages about the different settlements in the area, which are the clickable entries on this list of places in the borough:

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1960s Flamenco Festival

In the 1960s, Thurrock Arts Council held a presentation of Rafael de Sevilla’s Spanish Fiesta. The flamenco performances started at 7.15pm on Saturday, 20th February.

1960’s 8mm Cine Film “Flamenco in Thurrock” www.DaveEldergill.org – Dave Eldergill on YouTube

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1970s Quarry Development

In the 1970s, John Stapleton reported on the proposals to convert cement quarries into land for housing, shops and parks.

It was the start of the movement we now know as ‘brownfield development’, and features an interview with Britain’s first Wasteland Reclamation Officer.

A local authority officer and a Conservative councillor also speak about their hopes and fears over this development project.

Thurrock: Refill Quarries (1970-1979) – British Pathé on YouTube

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More about Essex

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  Old Images of West Hangingfield, Essex
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  Old Images of Purfleet (Purfleet-on-Thames), Essex
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  Old Images of Wickford, Essex
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  Old Images of West Thurrock, Essex
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  Old Images of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
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  Old Images of Tilbury, Essex
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  Old Images of Thaxted, Essex
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  Old Images of South Ockenden, Essex
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  Old Images of Shoeburyness, Essex
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  Old Images of Rochford, Essex
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  Old Images of Maldon, Essex
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  Old Images of Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
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  Old Images of Harwich, Essex
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  Old Images of Harlow, Essex
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  Old Images of Halstead, Essex
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  Old Images of Frinton-on-Sea, Essex
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  Old Images of Chigwell, Essex
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  Old Images of Canvey Island, Essex
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  Old Images of Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex
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  Old Images of Basildon, Essex