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Category: Essex

Views of Southend

When I was growing up in the east end of London, our holiday was often a day trip to Southend, … More

Southend

Southend Pier (1)

The first pier at Southend was a wooden construction built in 1830. But by the middle of the century the … More

Southend, Southend Pier

Street Art on Sea

During our recent visit to Southend, we found an amazing set of Street art pictures

Southend, Street art

Naturelog: 26th July

On Wednesday Keith and I went on a boat trip up the River Medway from Rochester and across the Thames … More

Southend

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

Rochester, Southend

Naturelog: 15th April

After a trip to IKEA at Lakeside, Sue and I dropped into the RSPB reserve at Rainham Marshes for a … More

bough beech reservoir, Garganey, Grey Heron, Little Ringed Plover, Orange Tip, Rainham Marshes

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

Avocet, Blackbird, Common Pochard, common snipe, Eurasian Wigeon, Golden Plover, Lapwing, Rainham Marshes

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