Historical Characters

In this Section we look at some of the Historical people associated with the development of Canvey Island.

Page link: Harold Allpress Thomas
Harold Allpress Thomas
Founder of Whittier Hall
Page link: Harry Whitcomb
Harry Whitcomb
Canvey Island CISCA House
Page link: The life of Clara James
The life of Clara James
The Girls Rest Home at Lakeside
Page link: Canvey's Punch & Judy Family
Canvey's Punch & Judy Family
Paul & Winnie Capser
Page link: The Story of Hester's Canvey Island Developments
The Story of Hester's Canvey Island Developments
Holidays at Canvey-on-Sea
Page link: Frederick Hester and Son
Frederick Hester and Son
A Vision for Canvey
Page link: Ebenezer Joseph Mather
Ebenezer Joseph Mather
The founder of The Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen
Page link: Morris Hartfield - An illustrated obituary
Morris Hartfield - An illustrated obituary
From a 1932 Newspaper

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