Basildon
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Basildon is a town in Essex, England. It lies 27 miles east of Central London, 11 miles south of Chelmsford, and 10 miles west of Southend-on-Sea. It gives its name to the wider Borough of Basildon wh
Basildon Town Square, looking east
Holy Cross Church
The Basildon Centre and bell tower of St Martin's Church, St Martin's Square
Schematic of the 'Mayne' road network
Depeche Mode
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Depeche Mode are an English electronic band formed in Basildon, Essex in 1980. Originally formed with the line-up of Dave Gahan, Martin Gore, Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke, the band has consisted of
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…the US comedy television series The Office was said to have been born in Basildon. Basildon had a great influence on the 1980s music scene, with bands Depeche Mode and Yazoo, and later by Alison Moyet in her solo career and Vince Clarke in his role with Erasure. The documentary film New Town Utopia by Christopher…
Depeche Mode performing in Portland, Oregon, November 2023
Depeche Mode plaque at the James Hornsby School in Basildon. Martin Gore's school attendance register underneath.
Depeche Mode in 1981
Depeche Mode in 1982