Vange Walk Through

[@gaillaffer7579]

I remember Paynters hill shop. In the mid 70s I used to walk over the golf course from Clay Hill Rd on the way back from school. There were relics of a building and a pond in the middle of the course. Would you have any insight into what it was? Thank you.

[@BasildonHeritage]

Hi, it used to be Vange Hall 😊

[@gaillaffer7579]

@@BasildonHeritage Ah. Thank you. I think I have seen pictures of it on your site. Which i have to say is fantastic. It’s funny how memories stay with you. It would have been winter 1974. I distinctly remember walking on the ice of the pond and then on the concrete slab, that still had tiles attached to it. Bitterly cold and in a jumble sale parka that was way too small. Side note in 1982(?) I helped build Wat Tyler park , clearing the shrubs to make what now are the walks. I’ll be back in Basildon in October and look forward to coming past. (Live in Sydney) Thank you for the reply.

[@BasildonHeritage]

@@gaillaffer7579 it would be wonderful to see you and we are always looking to add more memories to our collection so if you would ever like to share more please do get in touch!