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GOING DOWN!

Going Down! (1930-1939)

A diver goes underwater to inspect the supports of Southend Pier.

"Pier Closed For Repairs" (1933)

A sailing barge crashed into Southend Pier causing extensive damage.

SOUTHEND-ON-SEA

Southend-On-Sea (1921)

An item showing Southend pier after it has been struck by a ship, the "Violette",...

UNWELCOME VISITOR REMOVED

Unwelcome Visitor Removed (1921)

The ship, Violette, which crashed into the pier at Southend-on-Sea, is...

WOT, NO ENGINE!

Wot, No Engine! (1964)

People make attempts to fly under their own power.

AIR-SEA RESCUE

Air-Sea Rescue (1970)

Demonstration of new Air-Sea rescue service in Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

BOY PILOT

Boy Pilot (1955)

15 year old pilots a plane at Southend Airport.

 

 

SCHOOL CAR

School Car (1952)

Boys from an Essex school rebuild an old car as part of their science lesson.