How Doodlebug bomb disaster 80 years ago today changed Mr Canvey's life forever
It’s been 80 years exactly – eight long event-filled decades since Canvey Island was devastated by a German ‘Doodlebug’ bomb
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Features writer for across south Essex covering Southend and Basildon. Got a story email emma.palmer@newsquest.co.uk
Features writer for across south Essex covering Southend and Basildon. Got a story email emma.palmer@newsquest.co.uk
It’s been 80 years exactly – eight long event-filled decades since Canvey Island was devastated by a German ‘Doodlebug’ bomb
These photographs offer a snapshot back in time to when village life was much quieter
The Kursaal is fast becoming a white elephant and many Southenders are battling to ensure such an important part of the city’s heritage isn’t lost forever
For St Louis, Missouri, resident Tom Schulte, making the 4,000-mile trip to Canvey Island in honour of his hero uncle was one of the most important journeys of his life
THESE photos from the Echo archives show the once grandiose Odeon Theatre in Southend High Street being literally torn to pieces
Funiculì, Funiculà... as we prepare for the reopening of Southend’s historic Cliff Lift, it’s worth learning a thing or two about this lovely landmark
It’s been a long time coming but at last one bus company in Essex has announced it is bringing back conductors
WHEN it comes to high achieving residents, Southend has had its fair share, but perhaps none more so than Edward Whymper
Since the Southend Film Festival was launched 16 years ago, everyone looks forward to the star-studded gala night
ESSEX Police ensured that Normandy veteran Don Sheppard really made a grand entrance at a D-Day 80 event - by giving him an escort to the ceremony
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