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| Markhams Chase Recreation Ground |
| Markhams Chase, Laindon |
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Location: Recreation Ground Photographer: Bix Year of photo: 07/04/2007 Copyright: Basildon History Online Comments: |
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Location: Recreation Ground Photographer: Bix Year of photo: 07/04/2007 Copyright: Basildon History Online Comments: |
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Location: Recreation Ground Photographer: Bix Year of photo: 07/04/2007 Copyright: Basildon History Online Comments: |
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Location: Recreation Ground Photographer: Bix Year of photo: 07/04/2007 Copyright: Basildon History Online Comments: |
| Markhams Chase Recreation Ground |
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The recreation ground at Markhams Chase was created in the
1960s. For many years it was totally open where it borders the cycle path with Leinster Road. It was only in the 1980s that trees and high fencing were erected along this side of the ground. Within the grounds is the Markhams Chase Leisure Centre, opened by Basildon Council in 1989. This stands partly on the site of a former changing facility erected in the 1970s. The adjacent car park was once the site of Lawrence's General Stores, and run by the owner Ted Lawrence from 1936 to 27th August 1970, when it closed as a result of a compulsory purchase order for an extension to the recreation ground. In the 1990s part of the recreation ground was lost to housing. The Basildon Round Table once held their annual Firework Fiesta here, and travelling fun fairs have also set up in the grounds in years gone by. Text written 2006 with revisions 2006-2007. Copyright © 2006-2007, Basildon History Online. All rights reserved. |
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