My parents originally met each other whist both working there over 70 years ago. As a young man I remember it being a wonderful place, but sadly now those days are gone.
Almost brings an east end boy to tears.Day trips to saufend on the steam train. after a sunny say on the beach by the gasworks pier if you could get a deckchair,tea tray form the basement take aways opposite, on to the kursall and a ride on the green pier train If I was a good boy fish and chips and allowed to stay late for the lights How did Southend let it all go
Loved Southend right up until about 6 yrs ago. Its all changed, u got peoele all in sea washing feet ceremonies 😱 , youngsters hanging about with knives , its scarey now. 🙏
My parents originally met each other whist both working there over 70 years ago. As a young man I remember it being a wonderful place, but sadly now those days are gone.
Yes u right. Alas no more
It's sad that this is gone. Great to have this footage, though.
I remember being here as a child with my dad 😀
My dad was a showman here all his life. So sad to see it now
Was ure dad colin or jason
Almost brings an east end boy to tears.Day trips to saufend on the steam train. after a sunny say on the beach by the gasworks pier if you could get a deckchair,tea tray form the basement take aways opposite, on to the kursall and a ride on the green pier train
If I was a good boy fish and chips and allowed to stay late for the lights
How did Southend let it all go
Blame the tories and the internet. Nice memories.
Everyone eyes in front engaging with the world around them ,not staring at mobile phones , no obesity and small children having a great time.
When health and safety meant common sense
Loved Southend right up until about 6 yrs ago. Its all changed, u got peoele all in sea washing feet ceremonies 😱 , youngsters hanging about with knives , its scarey now. 🙏
6:27 Mickey Pearce in the background