Leigh beach

The picturesque beaches of Leigh are just a stone's throw away from the historic Old Town.

Chalkwell beach

Echo photographers capture some stunning scenes around south Essex.

Lakeside

Lakeside shopping centre in Thurrock is one of south Essex's biggest landmarks.

Southend's cliffs gardens

The parks and gardens along Southend's seafront are lovingly tended by council gardeners.

Basildon town centre

The town centre is set for a multi-million pound overhaul.

Holy Trinity Church, Rayleigh

This is the view from historic Holy Trinity Church in Rayleigh.

Southchurch Hall

Southchurch Hall in Southend attracts hundreds of people each year.

Cliffs gardens

The Cliffs at Westcliff, next to Rossi's, is a magnet for sun bathers in the summer.

Occidental Jetty on Canvey

The Occidental jetty in the Thames Estuary off Canvey.

Cliffs Pavilion

The Cliffs Pavilion stands haughty and proud on the cliffs at Westcliff.

Gloucester Park swimming pool

Amid the beauty of Gloucester Park stands the old 1960s swimming pool.

Three Shells beach

Southend's beaches, including Three Shells pictured here, have won awards for standards of cleanliness.

Gloucester Park

Gloucester Park is a green lung in the centre of Basildon.

Leigh Old Town

Messing about on the river is always a popular pastime in Leigh.

Southchurch Park

Southend has a number of beautiful parks and gardens which boast bushes, trees and flowers which are a haven for wildlife.

Foulness Island

Foulness is south Essex's secret island.