Nice to see the museum featured - until recently, photography wasn't allowed in there. It is accessible by arrangement for those who can't manage the stairs. if you ask at the desk, there are old coins available to play the machines too! Thanks for filming and sharing.
It was my first visit to the museum, a fantastic attraction. I did ask if I could film, but there is so much more to see in there, I only caught the larger items.
Great video. As you mention, an hour or two spent at the end of the pier is a relaxing experience, especially on a sunny day. Plenty of fresh air as well! I well remember some of the pier fires, especially the one in October 2005. I was on the pier early in the afternoon and set of on a one way trip up to London on the Waverley paddle steamer. The coach brought us back from London and as it was driving along the seafront, we were surprised to see that the pier head had caught fire.
Thanks for a brilliant video. I live in Leigh On Sea and this brought back so many memories of my late wife and me spending time on the pier. My Daughter did a school project on the pier years ago (my wife did it really) . So many memories.
Brilliant video Matt with loads of information. Stayed in a B&B in Southend and convinced my work colleague that we could see France, gullible or what?
That is a really good piece of work mate. These historical records that we are creating are not only interesting now but will become invaluable resources in later years to come. Super stuff
The pier is a mile and a 1/3 in length, you used to get ferries to Margate and Ramsgate during the season from the lower deck right at the end, I remember the old green and gold livery before the newer blue trains
I don't recall the older liveries, Id like to get a bout from the end one day, believe its on the the Waverly paddle steamer these days, anyway many thanks for watching and taking the time to message.
Well, this pier had some storied past, and it is odd that it seemed to have had more damage during peace time from a tanker than during the war years. It does seem prone to major fires and makes me wonder if insurance claims may be the culprit, lol. I imagine the new train had a brake problem or operator error, but I think the old train added to the enjoyment. The pier is still standing after one tanker and a barge now if the pier can withstand the Dusty shelf will see, lol. I knew when I see the mirrors you would avoid them at all costs as would I, lol. Great video, Jersey Bill
Its been hit many more times than I mentioned in the video and several fires, such a shame to see the new train damaged so soon, I don't think its a year old yet. As for the mirrors - you know me well!
I remember being able to go down there in my early teens. There was also a hole in the fence where you could sneak through and explore the burnt out bits. That probably wasn't the safest thing for my teenage self to have done...
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Nice to see the museum featured - until recently, photography wasn't allowed in there. It is accessible by arrangement for those who can't manage the stairs. if you ask at the desk, there are old coins available to play the machines too! Thanks for filming and sharing.
It was my first visit to the museum, a fantastic attraction. I did ask if I could film, but there is so much more to see in there, I only caught the larger items.
Great video. As you mention, an hour or two spent at the end of the pier is a relaxing experience, especially on a sunny day. Plenty of fresh air as well!
I well remember some of the pier fires, especially the one in October 2005. I was on the pier early in the afternoon and set of on a one way trip up to London on the Waverley paddle steamer. The coach brought us back from London and as it was driving along the seafront, we were surprised to see that the pier head had caught fire.
That driver had one job...
Used to fish from this pier as kid. Also used to go bowling on the pier.
Thanks for a brilliant video. I live in Leigh On Sea and this brought back so many memories of my late wife and me spending time on the pier. My Daughter did a school project on the pier years ago (my wife did it really) . So many memories.
Brilliant video Matt with loads of information.
Stayed in a B&B in Southend and convinced my work colleague that we could see France, gullible or what?
you are very kind Fred, hope to see you soon! I still try to convince the kids its France.
That is a really good piece of work mate. These historical records that we are creating are not only interesting now but will become invaluable resources in later years to come. Super stuff
The pier is a mile and a 1/3 in length, you used to get ferries to Margate and Ramsgate during the season from the lower deck right at the end, I remember the old green and gold livery before the newer blue trains
I don't recall the older liveries, Id like to get a bout from the end one day, believe its on the the Waverly paddle steamer these days, anyway many thanks for watching and taking the time to message.
The Royal Daffodil was the ship London to Southend and return.
Good to see, i last went on this about 62 years ago.
The Busselton jetty in Western Australia is the longest jetty in the southern hemisphere
I’ve been on the new Southend Pier train and it’s not nice seeing one of those new trains that has a minor accident.
Well, this pier had some storied past, and it is odd that it seemed to have had more damage during peace time from a tanker than during the war years. It does seem prone to major fires and makes me wonder if insurance claims may be the culprit, lol. I imagine the new train had a brake problem or operator error, but I think the old train added to the enjoyment. The pier is still standing after one tanker and a barge now if the pier can withstand the Dusty shelf will see, lol. I knew when I see the mirrors you would avoid them at all costs as would I, lol. Great video, Jersey Bill
Its been hit many more times than I mentioned in the video and several fires, such a shame to see the new train damaged so soon, I don't think its a year old yet. As for the mirrors - you know me well!
@@dustyshelfcollectables About the mirrors, LOL
When was this recorded, I had no idea one of them was still going
In 2005 you missed out there was an Arcade aswell at the pier head station aswell.
Can you still go down to the lower deck at the pier head, that's where I used to catch eels and my record 12lb tope
Visitors are restricted to the main deck these days - you can see the state of the steps in this video!
@mikehebdentrains thank you, I've not been to the pier since about 1987 so things change, for the worse
Thanks for watching both, yes the steps are closed and in need of some TLC.
I remember being able to go down there in my early teens. There was also a hole in the fence where you could sneak through and explore the burnt out bits. That probably wasn't the safest thing for my teenage self to have done...
Last time I was there the trains were Red
Is that a Christmas tree up already?!? 🤛🤬🤜
yes and filmed a week of so ago! thanks for watchong.
u lk if it ever claps lots of things will be lost and I don't think they could get them back so there will be no trian running there again
All the money spent on the pier you could have built a longer new one