Basildon

Basildon (pronounced /ˈbæzɪldən/) is a town located in the Basildon District of the county of Essex, England. It lies 26 miles (42 km) east of central London and 11 miles (18 km) south of the county town of Chelmsford. Nearby towns include Billericay to the north, Wickford northeast, and South Benfleet to the east. It was designated as a new town after World War II in 1948 to accommodate the London population overspill, created from the conglomer... more
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