Southend on Sea - A Pictorial History

Come take a short pictorial walk through history of one the South East of England's most prominent seaside towns, Southend on Sea. From the first decade of the 20th century through to the last, its a trip down memory lane and a glimpse back in time to days gone by.
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[@terrymoore8363]

My Grandparents managed the Cornicopua pub on the seafront and my parents met whilst working at the Kursal amusement park. I worked at the boating lake next to the pier at the weekends and school holidays when I was in my early teens. I now live in Norfolk and will be 70 in two years time, seeing this film brings back many memories indeed.

[@user-zf8po4ug5d]

Fascinating pictorial history of Southend. Used to go there a lot in the 60s as a family to see the illuminations. I would have loved to see some film footage of them

[@dartskipper3170]

I grew up near Chadwell Heath and spent many happy days at Southend and Thorpe Bay. There used to be lots of ships to see passing the Pier, from coasters to P&O liners and large tankers. All gone now with the closing of the London docks. My Nan used to treat us to afternoon tea in Garons bakery.

[@sharonplumb4653]

One of the biggest losses to Southend was the KURSAL! Loved it as a child. But every place is guilty of wrecking what kept it alive in the first place.

[@doreenfawcett9717]

Wow what a great film wonderful 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@essexonfilm]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@aerogray2500]

EKCO = world leading electronics company at the time, involved with radar manufacture in WW2.

[@kentcyclist]

Once worked with someone who used to work for them

[@ed9763]

Dixon's stores where I have waited so many times for a date to show up.

[@essexonfilm]

There and the old Classic cinema before it sadly closed its doors ;) Getting lost in Keddies as a young and free 12 year old. Scalextric above Wonderland on the seafront. So many great memories

[@FrancesandTruly]

My home town I wish we hadn't left My husband has property there but he won't let me have it

[@DarylSkinner]

Southend looks lot better there

[@essexonfilm]

It's really not such a bad place. Especially early morning.

[@AmyWinehouse.914]

I lived in S/E 88 -98... NEVER again.