Broadway North was built in the late 1950s by Roger Howard, son of Harold Howard. A stone marked R.H.H. 1959 records the original parade; the Barclays extension carries R.H.H. 1964. It replaced older High Road properties and became a major post-war shopping parade.
February 1961–9 October 1993.
The Crown Post Office served Broadway North for more than three decades. It relocated to the nearby Tesco superstore, opening there from Monday 11 October 1993.
c.July 1960–after 1967.
Nellie Turp sold prams, toys and babywear. The business had previously traded in Station Lane and stocked products including Tri-ang and Mo-Bo toys, model aircraft and balsa wood.
From 1959.
Hickley's sold radio, television and electrical equipment, a specialist trade that became increasingly important as television ownership grew.
Recorded before June 1960.
Norton's sold furniture and carpets. The wider business had roots going back to 1920 and was also known for removals and storage.
Howard's pre-June 1960–after July 1964; supermarket and banking uses followed; Santander closed 24 October 2013.
The unit began with groceries and dairy produce under Howard's. Kibby's later became International Stores. The premises then changed from food retail to financial services with Abbey National, which was rebranded Santander in 2010.
1960s.
A traditional butcher serving the new parade and surrounding residential community.
c.1970.
A restaurant, illustrating Broadway North's move beyond basic food and household retail into eating out.
c.1970–1990s.
A greengrocer from a family business that originated in Laindon High Road.
1960s–1980s.
A bakery and café that served the parade for roughly two decades or more.
Howard's before August 1967–c.1970; later Besson and Renalls.
The unit changed from dairy produce to DIY/home improvements and later jewellery and pawnbroking.
1960s.
Part of a small local chain of chemists that also had branches elsewhere in the developing Basildon area.
1960s–1970s.
A gas showroom from the era when utility showrooms were a normal part of British high streets. No.11A later housed I. P. Dove, a photographic processor and photographer, from around 1974.
c.1964–8 December 2017.
Barclays moved here from an older Broadway location. The bank remained for more than half a century. Offices in Barclays Bank Chambers also housed businesses including Vange Steel Equipment Co., David Sames' head office, Staff Services employment agency and the Electrical Power Engineers Association.