Nostalgia

YouTubers find secret underground air-raid shelter hidden in Shoebury

A GROUP, who were created due to an interest in exploring abandoned places, have explored an air-raid shelter found in Shoebury.

Seven pictures show life in Southend and Basildon in the 1970s and 1980s

Queens Platinum Jubilee

Looking back at past Maldon Mud Race events as it returns after two years

Historic Rayleigh church at risk of being knocked down in £1million sale

Buckingham Palace invite Leigh woman to share her royal party tips

'I don't count it as work': Salvo celebrates 25 years on the High Street

Campaigners furious as council yet to rule out demolishing Mill Hall

Times EastEnders have filmed in Southend as part of their love affair

These 11 brilliant pictures show life in Southend in the 1970s and 1980s

Students at East 15 spend a month bonding with dementia patients

'If I could be half the man he was, I’d be happy' - Tributes paid to 100-year-old war veteran

We asked for your grandparent words of wisdom...here's what you said

Southend could see a return of its once iconic seafront illuminations

Heritage centre delays continue after hope it would be open last Easter

How do I view the 1921 census? Is it free? Your questions answered

Pedestrian high street here to stay despite cars flowing through 50 years ago

The celebrities who were born on Christmas Day

There's a great atmosphere at The Gun Pub and it's all down to the strong team

Hamstel Infant School marked Remembrance Day and reflected on its wartime past

Memories flood in about Lesney Matchbox Toy Factory

Stunning bus decorated in poppies to mark Remembrance to go into public service

Looking back: Ten years since TOWIE filmed at luxury Essex resort

Readers reveal their favourite South Essex walks in Autumn

During the war Essex residents got used to rationed petrol - then none at all

Memories of Wimpy in Essex - when burgers cost 21p and was a once a year treat

9/11 anniversary 'It was like a film, not reality' - Our readers remember where they were on 9/11

‘We were on our way to go up Twin Towers’ - Family marginally escaped 9/11 horror

9/11 anniversary Essex newlyweds saw 9/11 terror attack unfold second day into New York honeymoon

How Southend Pier played a pivotal role in Second World War

The miracle survival story of Josephine Harris and Stairwell B on 9/11

The story of the Twin Towers 9/11 terror attacks told in pictures

Royal Mail announce new Batman and Superman stamps - How to get yours

Royal Mail announce new Batman and Superman stamps - How to get yours

Remembering Princess Diana's visits to Essex on 24th anniversary of her death

Where can I see the Red Arrows this year?

Incredible pictures show pupils at schools in Rayleigh though the years

Couple who locked eyes over spilled beer on New Year's Eve celebrate 70 years of marriage

NOSTALGIA When Southend Pier ‘old fogies’ banned trousered girls

Westcliff actress Anne Stallybrass, star of The Onedin Line, dies aged 82

Memories: The iconic Canvey seafront casino horses loved by generations of families

Why illuminations event could be back in Southend this year after 14 year absence

Mystery of how bankrupt Southend Wall of Death legend had £100k stash

The day detectives found illegal immigrants in terrible conditions on boat off pier

Iconic images show love for Rossi ice cream through the years

Elegant ballerinas showing off dance skills through the decades

When snooker legends and fans headed to south Essex

Looking back at superheroes patrolling south Essex for four years

When disco stars headed to Tots for annual competitions

Looking back at history of much-loved Debenhams in Royals

When hospital welcomed elephants and actors dressed for occasion in 1937

How south Essex looked just one year into Second World War

What election day looked like in decades gone by

Retro images show seafront and Priory Park half a century ago