Rayleigh has welcomed a host of A-listers in years gone by, stretching from royalty to film stars and star footballers.
We have rediscovered images of some big names who have made the journey to south Essex - whether it was to open a fair or some disabled toilets!
Princess Anne met dignitaries when she travelled to Rayleigh, while James Bond actor Roger Moore was accompanied by Britt Ekland – his co-star in The Man With The Golden Gun – when he opened the 1974 May Fair.
Sports stars have also been special guests, with 1966 World Cup-winning captain Bobby Moore heading to the opening of what is now the Pink Toothbrush and Alan Shearer walked around town with a cardboard cutout of himself.
Athlete Tessa Sanderson also showed off her moves.
Scroll down to see images of more A-listers to have headed to Rayleigh over the years.
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- From Oasis to Bob Geldof: Hitmakers who have made trips to Westcliff's Cliffs Pavilion
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