When I was growing up in the east end of London, our holiday was often a day trip to Southend, … More
Category: Essex
Southend Pier (1)
The first pier at Southend was a wooden construction built in 1830. But by the middle of the century the … More
Street Art on Sea
During our recent visit to Southend, we found an amazing set of Street art pictures
Naturelog: 26th July
On Wednesday Keith and I went on a boat trip up the River Medway from Rochester and across the Thames … More
All aboard for Southend
On Wednesday Keith and I travelled aboard the Jacob Marley from Rochester Pier up the River Medway and across the River Thames … More
Naturelog: 15th April
After a trip to IKEA at Lakeside, Sue and I dropped into the RSPB reserve at Rainham Marshes for a … More
All aboard the Waverley (3): Up to Dartford
Leaving Gravesend the PS Waverley makes it’s way up river towards London. The first place we pass is Tilbury Docks, … More
Naturelog: Wednesday 4th February
Off for a visit to the RSPB reserve at Rainham Marshes on the Thames estuary to the east of London. … More