Welcome to Basildon Borough History.  This site was created in April 2015 to look in to, and share, the history of Basildon Borough.

 

The history of Basildon tells a fascinating tale and through us creating this site I hope we can remind people of all that is great and good about where we live. We should always be proud of our roots - its what makes us who we are, shaped our past and moulds our future.

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Have you ever wondered what was where you live before you were around? Well hopefully we can give you that information and introduce you to some hidden gems that have been right under your nose. Read about the beginnings of Basildon, the creation of one of the first post war 'new towns' in the country and the ever-developing town we find all around us.

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For many Basildon, the New Town, was nothing until 4 January 1949 but a quick look online shows otherwise.

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We hope to not only show how Basildon has changed since 1949 but give some sort of idea about what was here before the New Town was founded.

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Most of the areas that make up the Borough are listed in the Domesday Book, a record of the land and property of the country recorded by 1086, as requested by William the Conquerer. 

 

Any contributions anyone would like to make would be great.  All photos and any stories relating to the history of the Borough will be gratefully received and all submissions will be credited. 

 

E-mail us at basildonhistorygroup@gmail.com

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