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How to use the timeline

The timeline offers an intriguing insight into Basildon's past and evolution since 1086!

Select a date at the top of the timeline to view that period of time, and click on a spot along the bottom for any more information that is available.

Basildon Renaissance would like to thank www.basildon.com for the information provided in the timeline.

History of Basildon

Barclays building finished

Barclays building finished

The landmark 'Basilica' building is completed in 1999 for Barclays Bank, who later decide not to move into it.  International Financial Data Services move in and the 16,500 sqm building is renamed IFDS House, and is home to 1250 of their staff.