The High Street: Back In Time
Fascinating look back at a by-gone era in exhibition at Grays Library.
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History
From Auschwitz to Hassenbrook: Final Part
Final part of Mr Leslie Kleinman’s testimony as the death camps are liberated.
February 8, 2010 | Posted in History | Read More »
Auschwitz to Hassenbrook: Part 2
Mr Kleinman’s harrowing account of the treatment of jews in the death camps of Auschwitz.
February 5, 2010 | Posted in History | Read More »
From Auschwitz to Hassenbrook
Mr Leslie Kleinman recalls his time in Auschwitz to Hassenbrook students.
Holocaust Memorial
Moving dedication and memorial on World Holocaust Day.
January 29, 2010 | Posted in History | Read More »
Holocaust Memorial Day
Memorial arrangements on January 27th.
January 20, 2010 | Posted in History | Read More »
Purfleet Bridge
First part of landmark bridge arrives at RSPB site.
January 16, 2010 | Posted in History | Read More »
Greyhounds in the Snow
The greyhounds out in Ockendon seem to love the winter weather!
January 10, 2010 | Posted in History | Read More »
Christmas Lights in Thurrock
From Aveley to Corringham a dazzling display of neon across the borough.
December 22, 2009 | Posted in History | Read More »
Norad Santa
Follow Santa as he travels all over the world including Thurrock!
December 18, 2009 | Posted in History | Read More »
Heritage Matters: Oct Edition
An appeal from the Thurrock Local Access Forum.
October 22, 2009 | Posted in History | Read More »
Siya Twani: Part 2
Siya reflects on imprisonment, meeting Nelson Mandela and the fight against fascism.
Siya Twani: Freedom: Pt 1
South african preacher reflects on his time in prison as part of the apartheid struggle.
Report Exposes Why Council Leader Called Police
Investigation reveals why Council Leader reported his own council to the police.
September 4, 2009 | Posted in History | Read More »
Bata: East Tilbury to Ontario
Bata Museum in Ontario reaches out to colleagues in East Tilbury.
August 27, 2009 | Posted in History | Read More »
Thurrock’s Hidden Treasure
The Purfleet Heritage and Military Centre is an historical Aladdin’s Cave
June 8, 2009 | Posted in History | Read More »
Dracula’s Lair
The story of how Dracula arrived in Purfleet by local historian Mike Ostler.
May 6, 2009 | Posted in History | Read More »
Bata Life
Interview with Joan James on the day to day running of the Bata Library
May 2, 2009 | Posted in History | Read More »
Bata Reminiscence Day
The bi-annual reflections on the unique memories of the Bata developments took place this month.
It is always a fascinating event especially the visitors that flock from around the world.
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