https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?QRY=SVL(LOCHIST)%20-%20MINOR%3AITD16&QRYTEXT=Southend%20on%20Sea's%20past&SETLVL=SET&CF=BIB&SORTS=DTE.DATE1.DESC&NRECS=20 Spydus Search Results en © 2022 Civica Pty Limited. All rights reserved. https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=671349&CF=BIB From taking the waters to playing the slot machines, the seafront at Southend-on-Sea has seen many changes. People from near and far came to serve the needs of the visitor. Their stories have created the seaside we experience today. From taking the waters to playing the slot machines, the seafront at Southend-on-Sea has seen many changes. People from near and far came to serve the needs of the visitor. Their stories have created the seaside we experience today.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Edwards, Carol, 1944-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>[Essex] : Carol Edwards, 2019<br />130 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 21 cm<br /><br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30131000241767<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30131000241726<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30131000241890<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SOU.2 - Not for loan (Set: 11 Dec 2019) - 30131000241809<br />Westcliff - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30131000241684<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2244192&CF=BIB The results of years of study of the excavated evidence are described and illustrated here to provide an account of the burial and the grave goods, and the information they give us about the East Saxon kingdom. The results of years of study of the excavated evidence are described and illustrated here to provide an account of the burial and the grave goods, and the information they give us about the East Saxon kingdom.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Hirst, S. M.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>London : Museum of London Archaeology, 2019.<br />108 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm<br /><br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.942.6795 - Available - 30131000256302<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.942.6795 - Available - 30131000256344<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2248844&CF=BIB Originally Southend was a small collection of buildings at the south end of the village of Prittlewell, but in the late eighteenth century the area became popular as a resort. Famous visitors followed in the next century, including Lady Hamilton and Princess Caroline, wife of George IV, and Southend is mentioned in the writings of Jane Austen and, later, H.G. Wells in The War of the Worlds. The town grew rapidly as a popular seaside resort, benefitting from its proximity to London, and is particularly famed for having the longest leisure pier in the world. Today it is a busy town, and the nearby Southend Airport is one of the major airports serving London. This A-Z tour of Southend's history is fully illustrated and will appeal to all those with an interest in this Essex town. Originally Southend was a small collection of buildings at the south end of the village of Prittlewell, but in the late eighteenth century the area became popular as a resort. Famous visitors followed in the next century, including Lady Hamilton and Princess Caroline, wife of George IV, and Southend is mentioned in the writings of Jane Austen and, later, H.G. Wells in The War of the Worlds. The town grew rapidly as a popular seaside resort, benefitting from its proximity to London, and is particularly famed for having the longest leisure pier in the world. Today it is a busy town, and the nearby Southend Airport is one of the major airports serving London. This A-Z tour of Southend's history is fully illustrated and will appeal to all those with an interest in this Essex town.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Rayment, David C.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Stroud : Amberley Publishing, 2019.<br />96 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm<br /><br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30131000256047<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30131000168192<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2267147&CF=BIB While Southend-on-Sea, like many seaside towns, may not have been at the forefront of the struggle for suffrage & equal rights in the lives of women between 1850 & 1950, there are surprisingly famous names linked to the town & its women. Novelist Rebecca West, living in nearby Leigh-on-Sea during the First World War (& her lover, H.G. Wells) played a key role in the suffrage & feminist movements & in women's entry into the scientific & literary professions. Princess Louise, a visitor to the town, was known to be a feminist, regardless of her position, & Mrs Margaret Kineton-Parkes (founder member of the Women's Tax Resistance League & involved in the Women's Freedom League) gave a number of talks to the town's female population. This book is not about the distinguished & illustrious, it is about women from all classes, who rebelled against the traditional roles of mother, home-maker or domestic servant. While Southend-on-Sea, like many seaside towns, may not have been at the forefront of the struggle for suffrage & equal rights in the lives of women between 1850 & 1950, there are surprisingly famous names linked to the town & its women. Novelist Rebecca West, living in nearby Leigh-on-Sea during the First World War (& her lover, H.G. Wells) played a key role in the suffrage & feminist movements & in women's entry into the scientific & literary professions. Princess Louise, a visitor to the town, was known to be a feminist, regardless of her position, & Mrs Margaret Kineton-Parkes (founder member of the Women's Tax Resistance League & involved in the Women's Freedom League) gave a number of talks to the town's female population. This book is not about the distinguished & illustrious, it is about women from all classes, who rebelled against the traditional roles of mother, home-maker or domestic servant.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Gordon, Dee<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Barnsley : Pen & Sword History, 2019.<br />144 pages ; 24 cm<br /><br />Kent Elms - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.942 - Available - 30131000256385<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.942 - Available - 30131000354537<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.942 - Available - 30131000169190<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2532095&CF=BIB From detailed research, the author pieces together the story of his parent's lives during the Second World War. He uncovers tragic moments, day to day hardships, and times of joy. From detailed research, the author pieces together the story of his parent's lives during the Second World War. He uncovers tragic moments, day to day hardships, and times of joy.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>King, Stephen James<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Stephen James King 2019<br />142 pages : illustrations (chiefly black and white) ; 26 cm<br /><br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.920 KIN - Available - 30131000256112<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.920 KIN - Available - 30131000256070<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1138840&CF=BIB A full-colour guide to Southend's historical buildings, from past to present day. A full-colour guide to Southend's historical buildings, from past to present day.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Yearsley, Ian, 1965-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Stroud : Amberley, 2016.<br />96 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 24 cm<br /><br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30131000230323<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1158545&CF=BIB Once fields owned by Daniel Scratton (sometimes known as Whitegate Road and Broadway), the high street was developed after the Royal Hotel was built in 1792. By the Edwardian period, names more familiar to us appeared; Brightwells, Ravens, Garons, Keddies and Dixons. This book tells the story of many of the families who helped create the history of what we know today as Southend High Street. Once fields owned by Daniel Scratton (sometimes known as Whitegate Road and Broadway), the high street was developed after the Royal Hotel was built in 1792. By the Edwardian period, names more familiar to us appeared; Brightwells, Ravens, Garons, Keddies and Dixons. This book tells the story of many of the families who helped create the history of what we know today as Southend High Street.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Edwards, Carol, 1944-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Carol Edwards, 2016<br />126 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 21 cm<br /><br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30131000230315<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130504937060<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SOU.2 - Not for loan (Set: 26 Jun 2018) - 30130504936862<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1890549&CF=BIB From the early Iron Age settlers to the building of the pier, the airport and City Beach, this book includes all the important places in Southend: Adventure Island, Kids Kingdom, Rossi Ice Cream and the parks - and none of the boring stuff. From the early Iron Age settlers to the building of the pier, the airport and City Beach, this book includes all the important places in Southend: Adventure Island, Kids Kingdom, Rossi Ice Cream and the parks - and none of the boring stuff.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Williams, Judith, 1962-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Butterfly Cottage Publishing, 2014.<br />164 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.<br /><br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Children's fiction - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130502544857<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130503327353<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1824050&CF=BIB This title offers the reader an off-the-beaten-track tour of Southend-on-Sea's landmarks and streets, revealing its forgotten stories - its people, its visitors, its history, its streets and its buildings. This title offers the reader an off-the-beaten-track tour of Southend-on-Sea's landmarks and streets, revealing its forgotten stories - its people, its visitors, its history, its streets and its buildings.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Gordon, Dee<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Stroud : The History Press, 2014.<br />192 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm<br /><br />13 copies <br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1874709&CF=BIB 'A fortified place'. This is not the way we usually think of Southend-on-Sea but it was the description used by the Germans during the Great War. Built beside the Thames Estuary and with the Shoebury Garrison to the east, Rochford Aerodrome to the north and the longest pleasure pier in the world to the south, it was regarded as a legitimate target. During the war the pier was used as an embarkation point for British soldiers about to be transported to France. 'Southend-on-Sea in the Great War' looks at the lives of the ordinary people of the town who coped with the new and unexpected problems that arose. 'A fortified place'. This is not the way we usually think of Southend-on-Sea but it was the description used by the Germans during the Great War. Built beside the Thames Estuary and with the Shoebury Garrison to the east, Rochford Aerodrome to the north and the longest pleasure pier in the world to the south, it was regarded as a legitimate target. During the war the pier was used as an embarkation point for British soldiers about to be transported to France. 'Southend-on-Sea in the Great War' looks at the lives of the ordinary people of the town who coped with the new and unexpected problems that arose.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Clamp, Frances<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Barnsley : Pen & Sword Military, 2014.<br />112 pages : illustrations<br /><br />Kent Elms - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.942.083 - Available - 30130209312114<br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.942.083 - Available - 30130209312122<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.942.083 - Available - 30130209312106<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.942.083 - Available - 30130209313963<br />Southchurch - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.942.083 - Available - 30130209312130<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.942.083 - Available - 30130209313948<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.942.083 - Available - 30131000258431<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SOU.2.942.083 - Not for loan (Set: 15 Feb 2022) - 30130503306321<br />Westcliff - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.942.083 - Available - 30130209313971<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1127962&CF=BIB When Eric Cole discovered a way to use electricity to power radios in 1922, it was to change his life forever, and his name became an international brand of the must-have gadgets of the day. His company EKCO was the first to produce the car radio, the truly portable television, convection heaters and fluorescent lighting. Less known is its role in the birth of radar, providing the technology behind Britain's first guided missile, and its secret war work monitoring the Nazis. From plastic baby baths to vital medical equipment, the EKCO brand touched most people's lives in its 40 years in business, led by a true pioneer. Eric Cole was one of the first to establish apprenticeships and paid holidays, occupational pension schemes and an employee's sports and social club. This book offers a unique and fascinating insight into EKCO and its founder from the people who worked there. Vivid memories of work, experimentation and social life at the company are recounted by the people who laid the groundwork for the many innovations of today's technology. When Eric Cole discovered a way to use electricity to power radios in 1922, it was to change his life forever, and his name became an international brand of the must-have gadgets of the day. His company EKCO was the first to produce the car radio, the truly portable television, convection heaters and fluorescent lighting. Less known is its role in the birth of radar, providing the technology behind Britain's first guided missile, and its secret war work monitoring the Nazis. From plastic baby baths to vital medical equipment, the EKCO brand touched most people's lives in its 40 years in business, led by a true pioneer. Eric Cole was one of the first to establish apprenticeships and paid holidays, occupational pension schemes and an employee's sports and social club. This book offers a unique and fascinating insight into EKCO and its founder from the people who worked there. Vivid memories of work, experimentation and social life at the company are recounted by the people who laid the groundwork for the many innovations of today's technology.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Poole, Chris<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Estuary Publishing, 2013.<br />147 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Kent Elms - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SOU.2.338.76381 - Not for loan (Set: 13 Mar 2018) - 30130502022797<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.338.763 - Available - 30131000256252<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1101929&CF=BIB This album follows the roads that Southend electric trolleybuses travelled when they served the borough for 29 years, eventually replacing trams from an earlier era. This silent fume free form of public transport carried holidaymakers and day trippers to all the seafront attractions at the Kursaal and Pier, whilst also serving other residential areas of the town. Pictures include the area around Victoria Circus, before its current incarnation, which was the hub of the trolleybus system, plus street scenes taken between 1925 and 1954. This album follows the roads that Southend electric trolleybuses travelled when they served the borough for 29 years, eventually replacing trams from an earlier era. This silent fume free form of public transport carried holidaymakers and day trippers to all the seafront attractions at the Kursaal and Pier, whilst also serving other residential areas of the town. Pictures include the area around Victoria Circus, before its current incarnation, which was the hub of the trolleybus system, plus street scenes taken between 1925 and 1954.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Barker, Colin<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Middleton Press, 2012.<br />[96] p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.<br />Trolleybus classics<br /><br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.388.46 - Available - 30130208519073<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.388.46 - Available - 30130208519115<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.388.46 - Available - 30130208519107<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SOU.2.388.46 - Not for loan (Set: 13 Mar 2018) - 30130208519099<br />Westcliff - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.388.46 - Available - 30131000258266<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1617230&CF=BIB This text focuses, in diary-type format, on the RAF Southend airport between October 1940 and August 1944, from when it became a fighter station in its own right, to it becoming an armament practice camp later in the war. This text focuses, in diary-type format, on the RAF Southend airport between October 1940 and August 1944, from when it became a fighter station in its own right, to it becoming an armament practice camp later in the war.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Brown, Peter<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Stroud : History, 2012.<br />160 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Kent Elms - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.ROC.358.417 - Onloan - Due: 31 Oct 2024 - 30130203686075<br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.ROC.358.417 - Available - 30130208520733<br />Southchurch - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.ROC.358.417 - Available - 30130208520766<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.ROC.358.417 - Available - 30130208520774<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.ROC.358.417 - Not for loan (Set: 26 Jul 2018) - 30130208520741<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.ROC.358.417 - Not for loan (Set: 13 Mar 2018) - 30130502531723<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=551913&CF=BIB Leigh-on-Sea has seen many changes over the past 70 years. This title comprises the memories of more than 50 people who lived and worked in Leigh between 1919 and 1970. Leigh-on-Sea has seen many changes over the past 70 years. This title comprises the memories of more than 50 people who lived and worked in Leigh between 1919 and 1970.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Williams, Judith, 1962-<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Stroud : History, 2012.<br />128 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.LEI.1 - Available - 30130502590452<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=216205&CF=BIB This fascinating selection of photographs traces the development of Southend Airport. This fascinating selection of photographs traces the development of Southend Airport.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Brown, Peter<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Stroud : Amberley, 2012.<br />96 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.387.736 - Missing copy (Set: 30 May 2018) - 30130502531657<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SOU.2.387.736 - Not for loan (Set: 22 Mar 2019) - 30130504977507<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=224000&CF=BIB Discover the darker side of Southend with this spooky collection of spine-chilling tales from around the town. From ghostly sightings in Hadleigh Castle, ominous sounds and smells on the seafront, and tales of mysterious shapes at the town's pubs and taverns, this book is guaranteed to make your blood run cold. Discover the darker side of Southend with this spooky collection of spine-chilling tales from around the town. From ghostly sightings in Hadleigh Castle, ominous sounds and smells on the seafront, and tales of mysterious shapes at the town's pubs and taverns, this book is guaranteed to make your blood run cold.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Gordon, Dee<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Stroud : History, 2012.<br />96 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Kent Elms - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.133.1 - Available - 30130208520782<br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Adult non-fiction - 133.109426795 - Available - 30130208324375<br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.133.1 - Available - 30130503062990<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Adult non-fiction - 133.109426795 - Onloan - Due: 04 Nov 2024 - 30130208324367<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.133.1 - Available - 30130502042784<br />Southchurch - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.133.1 - Available - 30130208520790<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.133.1 - Available - 30130208327022<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SOU.2.133.1 - Not for loan (Set: 13 Mar 2018) - 30130208327030<br />Westcliff - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.133.1 - Available - 30130208327071<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=66156&CF=BIB This text gives equal consideration to the north of Leigh, where the farmsteads, woodlands and urban development are no less a part of its history that the fishermen's cottages. The author traces the changing fortunes of the town from the earliest times to the present day. This text gives equal consideration to the north of Leigh, where the farmsteads, woodlands and urban development are no less a part of its history that the fishermen's cottages. The author traces the changing fortunes of the town from the earliest times to the present day.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Williams, Judith<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Chichester : Phillimore, 2011.<br />144 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.<br /><br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.LEI.1 - Available - 30130502043862<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2260899&CF=BIB Three hundred years ago Southend was an insignificant hamlet at the south end of Prittlewell parish. During the late eighteenth century it began to gain popularity as a seaside resort. Join the author on this exciting visual tour of Southend, giving the reader a unique insight into how this well-loved town has changed over time. Three hundred years ago Southend was an insignificant hamlet at the south end of Prittlewell parish. During the late eighteenth century it began to gain popularity as a seaside resort. Join the author on this exciting visual tour of Southend, giving the reader a unique insight into how this well-loved town has changed over time.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Rayment, David<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Stroud : Amberley, 2011.<br />96 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Kent Elms - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Onloan - Due: 23 Oct 2024 - 30130208324599<br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130502042619<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130502042575<br />Southchurch - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130208324623<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SOU.2 - Not for loan (Set: 13 Mar 2018) - 30130502042454<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2497946&CF=BIB In this history, Ken Crowe takes a fond look at his home town, exploring the changes to its streets through carefully chosen snapshots of Southend-on-Sea as it was in the past and is today. In this history, Ken Crowe takes a fond look at his home town, exploring the changes to its streets through carefully chosen snapshots of Southend-on-Sea as it was in the past and is today.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Crowe, Ken<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Stroud : History, 2011.<br />96 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Kent Elms - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130502042894<br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Adult non-fiction - 942.679500222 - Available - 30130208324359<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130208327006<br />Southchurch - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130502043940<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130502043983<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Onloan - Due: 28 Oct 2024 - 30130208327014<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SOU.2 - Not for loan (Set: 18 Dec 2019) - 30130502533439<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SOU.2 - Not for loan (Set: 22 Nov 2022) - 30130152788633<br />Westcliff - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130208326990<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=156357&CF=BIB This work has witnessed a century of change, from the comings and goings of two world wars to its eventual absorption into its much larger neighbour, Southend. The book comprises the memories of more than 50 people who lived and worked in Shoeburyness between 1919 and 1970. This work has witnessed a century of change, from the comings and goings of two world wars to its eventual absorption into its much larger neighbour, Southend. The book comprises the memories of more than 50 people who lived and worked in Shoeburyness between 1919 and 1970.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Williams, Judith<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Stroud : History, 2010.<br />128 p.<br /><br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SHO.2 - Available - 30130500033458<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SHO.2 - Available - 30130500033535<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SHO.2 - Available - 30130500019180<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SHO.2 - Available - 30130500033414<br />Southchurch - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SHO.2 - Available - 30130500033491<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SHO.2 - Available - 30130500033370<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SHO.2 - Not for loan (Set: 13 Mar 2018) - 30130500030785<br />Westcliff - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SHO.2 - Available - 30130500019170<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=791375&CF=BIB This title looks at the history of Southend on Sea. This title looks at the history of Southend on Sea.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Rouse, Mike<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Stroud : Amberley, 2010.<br />96 p. : ill.<br /><br />Westcliff - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130504977947<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=964080&CF=BIB Illustrated with over 90 archive photographs and documents, this title draws on the first-hand accounts of those who were present during those dangerous years and is sure to appeal to everyone interested in the history of Southend. Illustrated with over 90 archive photographs and documents, this title draws on the first-hand accounts of those who were present during those dangerous years and is sure to appeal to everyone interested in the history of Southend.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Gordon, Dee<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Stroud : History, 2010.<br />128 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.<br />Britain in old photographs<br /><br />Kent Elms - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30131000266426<br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130502591277<br />Southchurch - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130209310670<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SOU.2 - Not for loan (Set: 13 Mar 2018) - 30130501414563<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2230862&CF=BIB Southend United FC was formed in 1906 by alcohol and tobacco. At least, these were the occupations of the founders. Three years later the club produced this handbook. In a fresh introduction, Clice Leatherdale reveals how 1909-10 was a traumatic season. Goalkeeper Charlie Cotton died in January, leaving the team shell-shocked. They plunged towards the bottom of the Southern League, avoiding relegation by a whisker. Southend United FC was formed in 1906 by alcohol and tobacco. At least, these were the occupations of the founders. Three years later the club produced this handbook. In a fresh introduction, Clice Leatherdale reveals how 1909-10 was a traumatic season. Goalkeeper Charlie Cotton died in January, leaving the team shell-shocked. They plunged towards the bottom of the Southern League, avoiding relegation by a whisker.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Desert Island Books, 2009.<br />144 p. : ill., ports. ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Kent Elms - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU 2.796.334 - Available - 30130502518920<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.796.334 - Available - 30130500024911<br />Southchurch - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.796.334 - Available - 30130500024801<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.796.334 - Available - 30130500024955<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SOU.2.796.334 - Not for loan (Set: 13 Mar 2018) - 30130500294433<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1450923&CF=BIB This text takes the reader on a sinister journey from medieval times to the 20th century, meeting cut-throats, highwaymen, witches & murderers along the way. Dee Gordon's chronicle of the dark side of Southend's long history is for anyone who is interested in the town's rich but sometimes gruesome past. This text takes the reader on a sinister journey from medieval times to the 20th century, meeting cut-throats, highwaymen, witches & murderers along the way. Dee Gordon's chronicle of the dark side of Southend's long history is for anyone who is interested in the town's rich but sometimes gruesome past.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Gordon, Dee<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Barnsley : Wharncliffe, 2007.<br />viii, 168 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Kent Elms - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.364.1 - Onloan - Due: 29 Oct 2024 - 30130502042685<br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.364.1 - Onloan - Due: 30 Sep 2020 - Lost copy (Set: 07 May 2021) - 30130502042641<br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.364.1 - Available - 30130152757505<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.364.1 - Onloan - Due: 28 Oct 2024 - 30130502042564<br />Westcliff - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.364.1 - Available - 30130502042443<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1094793&CF=BIB Including many conversations with Southendians, this title aims to recall life in their town, during the 1950s & 1960s. It focuses on social change, as well as school days, work & play, transport, & entertainment. It also includes memories of the late 1960s clashes between Mods & Rockers, & of the infamous Wall of Death at the Kursaal. Including many conversations with Southendians, this title aims to recall life in their town, during the 1950s & 1960s. It focuses on social change, as well as school days, work & play, transport, & entertainment. It also includes memories of the late 1960s clashes between Mods & Rockers, & of the infamous Wall of Death at the Kursaal.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Gordon, Dee<br />Large print ed.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Oxford : ISIS, 2007.<br />224 p. : ill.<br />Reminiscence<br /><br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Adult large print - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130153493043<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130153287676<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2513143&CF=BIB Southend-on-Sea's famous landmark is the longest seaside leisure pier in the world and has given sterling service in times of war and peace. Loved by millions of visitors, Southend pier is truly one of the icons of the British seaside. This book is an extensive pictorial survey of the pier from its inception in 1830 up to 2007, celebrating 'the heart of Southend' and its everlasting appeal to residents and visitors alike. Southend-on-Sea's famous landmark is the longest seaside leisure pier in the world and has given sterling service in times of war and peace. Loved by millions of visitors, Southend pier is truly one of the icons of the British seaside. This book is an extensive pictorial survey of the pier from its inception in 1830 up to 2007, celebrating 'the heart of Southend' and its everlasting appeal to residents and visitors alike.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Easdown, Martin<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Tempus, 2007.<br />128 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.<br /><br />Kent Elms - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.725.87 - Available - 30130152755475<br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.725.87 - Available - 30130147909963<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.725.87 - Available - 30130150314150<br />South Essex College - Held at Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - SEC standard loan 21 days - 942.6795 EAS - Available - 30130504218122<br />Southchurch - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.725.87 - Available - 30130150372752<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.725.87 - Available - 30130152755517<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU 2.72587 - Available - 30130146204929<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SOU.2.725.87 - Not for loan (Set: 23 Aug 2019) - 30130150372737<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SOU.2.725.87 - Not for loan (Set: 13 Mar 2018) - 30130150372786<br />Westcliff - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.725.87 - Available - 30130150314135<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1182381&CF=BIB Including many conversations with Southendians, this title aims to recall life in their town, during the 1950s & 1960s. It focuses on social change, as well as school days, work & play, transport, & entertainment. It also includes memories of the late 1960s clashes between Mods & Rockers, & of the infamous Wall of Death at the Kursaal. Including many conversations with Southendians, this title aims to recall life in their town, during the 1950s & 1960s. It focuses on social change, as well as school days, work & play, transport, & entertainment. It also includes memories of the late 1960s clashes between Mods & Rockers, & of the infamous Wall of Death at the Kursaal.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Gordon, Dee<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Stroud : Sutton, 2006.<br />155 p. : ill, ports ; 25 cm.<br /><br />Kent Elms - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130502579375<br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130144296935<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130144296943<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130144199337<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SOU.2 - Not for loan (Set: 13 Mar 2018) - 30130144327367<br />Westcliff - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2 - Available - 30130144305124<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=761719&CF=BIB <span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Williams, Judith<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Chichester : Phillimore, 2006.<br />131p.<br /><br />Kent Elms - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SHO.2 - Available - 30130144198750<br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SHO.2 - Available - 30130144198743<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SHO.2 - Onloan - Due: 26 Oct 2024 - 30130144299194<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SHO.2 - Not for loan (Set: 13 Mar 2018) - 30130144299186<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SHO.2 - Not for loan (Set: 13 Mar 2018) - 30130144299160<br />Southchurch - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SHO.2 - Available - 30130144304762<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SHO.2 - Available - 30130144299293<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SHO.2 - Not for loan (Set: 13 Mar 2018) - 30130144299269<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=2050498&CF=BIB <span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Southend-on-Sea : Desert Island, 2006.<br />480 p. : ill., ports. ; 25 cm.<br />Desert Island football histories<br /><br />Kent Elms - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.796.334 - Available - 30130144304929<br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.796.334 - Available - 30130144304937<br />Southchurch - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.796.334 - Available - 30130144304911<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.796.334 - Available - 30130147084445<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.SOU.2.796.334 - Not for loan (Set: 13 Mar 2018) - 30130144304960<br />Westcliff - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.SOU.2.796.334 - Available - 30130151830568<br /> https://southend.spydus.co.uk/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/BIBENQ?SETLVL=&BRN=1934595&CF=BIB This is a snapshot of English coastal life before, during and after the First World War. This is a snapshot of English coastal life before, during and after the First World War.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Author: </span>Joscelyne, Arthur<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Published: </span>Desert Island, 2004.<br />224p. : ill.., map ; 22 cm.<br /><br />Leigh - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.LEI.1.920 JOS - Onloan - Due: 22 Oct 2024 - 30130132970046<br />Shoeburyness - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.LEI.1.920 JOS - Available - 30130144198891<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history lending - E.LEI.1.920 JOS - Available - 30130152765318<br />Southend Forum - (Southend Libraries) - Local history reference - E.LEI.1.920 JOS - Not for loan (Set: 13 Mar 2018) - 30130132970087<br />