These images show the vast Leigh House when it used to sit on The Broadway in Leigh in 1926. 

A year later and the building was no more. It had been demolished to make way for the creation of make way for Broadway West.

Echo: Leigh House - the property before it was demolished Leigh House - the property before it was demolished (Image: Sourced by Jon Wennington)

The original picturesque 17th century building stood west of  St Clement’s Church, at the top of Elm Road facing the Broadway. 

The "then" images was sourced by Jon Wennington, member of the Ros Southend Past in Photos. Old Southend and memories Facebook group.

Echo: Now - a busy and thriving placeNow - a busy and thriving place (Image: Jon Wennington)

Interestingly, the distinctive chimneys on the right of the building still exist on a house in Hadleigh as they were moved prior to the building being demolished.

Echo: Remaining relict - the chimney was salvaged and used for a property in HadleighRemaining relict - the chimney was salvaged and used for a property in Hadleigh (Image: Jon Wennington)

The "now" image shows Broadway West as it stands today this day, bustling with shoppers and people enjoying the town.

The images show the period chimneys as seen from Streetview as they appear on the building to this day.