peppermint
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Sorry, my lap top went crazy....Which we call "Down the Shore"..
Our nearest Seaside resort...
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CrackerJack
UK England
Opposite in the Thames Estuary is the Isle Of Grain in Kent. The River Medway is the Kent river and a long river too.
CrackerJack
UK England
Leigh On Sea Essex overlooking The Point, Canvey Island
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george-alfred
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hollydolly
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which town is that George-alfred ?.. good pics, I have some vintage ones of here and also where I was raised in Scotland. Not taken by me obviously...Some old ones from my town--I must stress it isn't like this now.
george-alfred
west midlands
Just outside Leigh in Lancashire--nearest seaside town is Southport.
hollydolly
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I used to love southport, such a genteel little seaside resort with the bandstand and the tide that went out for miles. . I haven't been in over 25 years so I suspect it's changed a lot.
george-alfred
west midlands
HD we try to go every 3-4 weeks the main st. is like a ghost town shops closing each week ,loads of charity shops,cafes,bars,we have a look round have lunch then make our way home.
we have a look round have lunch then make our way home.
hollydolly
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awww that's a real shame about everything changing but I'm not at all surprisedHD we try to go every 3-4 weeks the main st. is like a ghost town shops closing each week ,loads of charity shops,cafes,bars,
CrackerJack
UK England
A Thames barge in a creek near Leigh on Sea Essex. and the cabin cruiser was ours Silver Dusk and being towed after its hull being antifouled. circa 2008. 
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CrackerJack
UK England
Hi Holly. Im faffing about on here trying to find some more pics of Southend and area.. Thanks for The likes
Thank you for your Like Gardenlover.
Thank you for your Like Gardenlover.
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CrackerJack
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Leigh On Sea
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hollydolly
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LOL, I think I already posted a couple of the crooked billet...
CrackerJack
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Yes I thought you hadbut unsure unless I browse back and if yes I will modify my post☺LOL, I think I already posted a couple of the crooked billet...
hollydolly
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First page....
CrackerJack
UK England
Yes just checked and there are a couple of your pics of the pub. My pic is a shot of the surrounding area including the pub the Old Leigh church. Look back and double check. Is that okay?LOL, I think I already posted a couple of the crooked billet...
hollydolly
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oh yes I thought you were just posting the pub didn't realise it was the background...
CrackerJack
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There was a nice restaurant in the old town called The Lantern and we went there lots and it closed down years ago. Happy days of eateries and pub /dinersin and around Southend
hollydolly
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I've not heard of the lantern but my husband isn't much into restaurants more pubs than anything...so we wouldn't have gone there..
Do you remember York road market and the little arcade as well ?
Another photo of the CB... showing the background ...
I have some photos somewhere of york road arcade when it was still thriving but I can't find them, ( altho' you can find some on Google images) but I did find the ones I took just after they closed it all...how sad it looked... after being such a bustling busy shopping area for many years
Do you remember York road market and the little arcade as well ?
Another photo of the CB... showing the background ...
I have some photos somewhere of york road arcade when it was still thriving but I can't find them, ( altho' you can find some on Google images) but I did find the ones I took just after they closed it all...how sad it looked... after being such a bustling busy shopping area for many years
CrackerJack
UK England
Yes, I remember it well with affection, Holly. Alexandra Road and the old Post Office and the ABC cinema and yhe Odeon and can see the old shops in the high street in my mind's eye.
CrackerJack
UK England
I remember The Ivy House and The Hole In The Wall and the pub next to the Kursaal, the...the name escapes me but it was well known on the sea front. The Hope Hotel on the sea front.
There was TOTS disco. Rain disco in the high street the owner was Dick Devigne a local entertainment entrepreneur as was Lou Manze back in the 70's and 80's.
There was TOTS disco. Rain disco in the high street the owner was Dick Devigne a local entertainment entrepreneur as was Lou Manze back in the 70's and 80's.
I see a problem with this picture, you were cheated. They made the bowl lower on one side so they did not have to give you a full bowl. Also, "my" plate should always come with two servings of bread! LOLSo there you have it folks... a little tour around our nearest and most favourite Seaside resort in England... but I can't leave without posting a pic of our favourite lunch at the Peter boat...Shellfish and smoked haddock chowder...
