Janet Penn

My pages:
Page link: Model Railway Show
Model Railway Show
Castle Point Transport Museum
Page link: The Protest That Wont Go Away
The Protest That Wont Go Away
Saturday 27th February
Page link: William Reed School c1929
William Reed School c1929
Sent in by Rod Bishop
Page link: Detailed analysis on Canvey's paddling pools
Detailed analysis on Canvey's paddling pools
compiled by Colin Letchford
Page link: Some memories of Canvey
Some memories of Canvey
written for us by Joyce Humphreys
Page link: Wartime Canvey
Wartime Canvey
written for us by Joyce Humphrey
Page link: My Mum and the flood of 1953
My Mum and the flood of 1953
written for us by Joyce Humphrey
Page link: 'Save our pool'
'Save our pool'
Town Council meeting 15th February
Page link: Paddling Pool latest
Paddling Pool latest
Paddocks meeting 9th February 2010
Page link: Radio Amateur Rally
Radio Amateur Rally
Sunday 7th February 2010
Page link: Frank Saul
Frank Saul
Spurs Footballer
Page link: The Canvey and District Orchestra
The Canvey and District Orchestra
Performing in Whittier Hall
Page link: Canvey's Paddling Pool
Canvey's Paddling Pool
An old picture taken when 1950's?
Page link: Edward Rayment
Edward Rayment
Chairman of the Canvey Island Urban District Council
Page link: Somerville's Travels published 2009
Somerville's Travels published 2009
by Christopher Somerville
Page link: 'Save Our Pool' Concord Beach
'Save Our Pool' Concord Beach
Sunday 7th February 2010
Page link: My monkey Patrick
My monkey Patrick
and memories of Canvey
Page link: The Save Our Pool Vigil
The Save Our Pool Vigil
Sunday 7th February
Page link: Canvey's Dr Feelgood Film
Canvey's Dr Feelgood Film
Oil City Confidential
Page link: A bungalow called 'Francesca'
A bungalow called 'Francesca'
Built late 1940's
Page link: Dutch Cottage in the snow
Dutch Cottage in the snow
Pictures by Steve Bullock
Page link: A fox's life on Canvey
A fox's life on Canvey
Winter 2009/10
Page link: Memories of Canvey Island
Memories of Canvey Island
Written by Linda Perfect nee Sparkes
Page link: RIP Casino Horses
RIP Casino Horses
Video of the crash
Page link: The floods of 1953
The floods of 1953
remembered by George Smith
Page link: 1930's Paddling pool
1930's Paddling pool
Soon to be demolished
Page link: Canvey Cubs 1957/8
Canvey Cubs 1957/8
Village Hall
Page link: Canvey Demonstration in London 1973
Canvey Demonstration in London 1973
Protestors storm the E.N.I building
Page link: Casino Horses 'Rest in peace'
Casino Horses 'Rest in peace'
Casino Horses 1983
Page link: The snow has gone at last
The snow has gone at last
Time for a spring clean!
Page link: Old Canvey Bungalow 2008
Old Canvey Bungalow 2008
Now demolished
Page link: Canvey Clay Pottery
Canvey Clay Pottery
Written by the author of 'Invaders of Canvey' Olivia Whitcomb, B.Ed Hons.
Page link: Canvey August 1990
Canvey August 1990
Sent in by Frank Whitnall
Page link: PC Charlie Burt
PC Charlie Burt
Canvey's popular police officer
Page link: Welcome to a New Year, 2010
Welcome to a New Year, 2010
In and around the Lobstersmack
Page link: Castle Point Transport Museum
Castle Point Transport Museum
Farmers Market December 2009
Page link: New rare 1953 flood pictures
New rare 1953 flood pictures
Beach House and Newlands
Page link: The Hotel Monico
The Hotel Monico
Its Illuminated inn sign used for navigation
Page link: A Child's Sounds of War
A Child's Sounds of War
Written and Illustrated by Terry Buchanan
Page link: The Chapman Lighthouse
The Chapman Lighthouse
Some oil paitings by Harry Russell
Page link: Canvey Island
Canvey Island
Anonymous
Page link: My remembrance poem
My remembrance poem
written by Harry Whitcomb's Great Grandaughter Leah Stone
Page link: Edwin Green
Edwin Green
Vicar of St Katherine's 1919-1926
Page link: Canvey to Brighton?
Canvey to Brighton?
The Vintage Car Rally 2009
Page link: Waiting for the tall ships
Waiting for the tall ships
Watercolour by Harry Russell 1980's
Page link: Canvey's Sea Defences
Canvey's Sea Defences
Oil painting c1980's by Harry Russell
Page link: Cornelius Vermuyden
Cornelius Vermuyden
Mabbutt House School Leavers 1989/90
Page link: Canvey in the 1920's
Canvey in the 1920's
from Edith Hayes
Page link: Early Canvey
Early Canvey
Edith Hayes family 1920's
Page link: Mum and dad on Canvey
Mum and dad on Canvey
by Edith Hayes
Page link: Day on the beach
Day on the beach
Edith Hayes family on Canvey Beach 1920's
Page link: The Land I knew
The Land I knew
Verse and painting H. G Russell
Page link: Father and son
Father and son
Oil painting by Harry Russell
Page link: Paintings of Benfleet
Paintings of Benfleet
by Harry Russell
Page link: Pandora
Pandora
Original Design Sketch by Harry Russell
Page link: The Black Cat
The Black Cat
Painted and written by Harry Russell
Page link: Postcards from Canvey
Postcards from Canvey
Exhibition of Vanessa Rolf's project
Page link: The Chapman Light
The Chapman Light
Verse and painting by Harry Russell
Page link: Canvey Yacht and Canoe clubs Centenary Regatta
Canvey Yacht and Canoe clubs Centenary Regatta
Watercolour by Harry Russell
Page link: HMML 115
HMML 115
Builders Plaque
Page link: Vic Ellis
Vic Ellis
Portrait by Harry Russell
Page link: The Barge
The Barge
by Vic Ellis a Canvey Artist
Page link:
"The Hills"
and the striped buildings
Page link: Thorney Bay
Thorney Bay
Paintings and words by Harry Russell
Page link: Chapman Lighthouse-Low Tide
Chapman Lighthouse-Low Tide
Painting and words by Harry Russell
Page link: Hole Haven Incident
Hole Haven Incident
Written by Harry Russell 1989
Page link: Beach House
Beach House
Painted 1984 by Harry Russell
Page link: Claydon's Farm
Claydon's Farm
Oil Paintings by Harry Russell
Page link: A word portrait of a painting
A word portrait of a painting
Written by Harry Russell
Page link: The Great Flood
The Great Flood
Painting by Harry Russell
Page link: 'Harry the Artist'
'Harry the Artist'
Portrait of the Artist
Page link: Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day
June 27th 2009
Page link: Cotswold Gardens, Hanut Road
Cotswold Gardens, Hanut Road
Home of Ebenezer Mather
Page link: Long Road School Pictures
Long Road School Pictures
also called Canvey County
Page link: Hops, Doodlebugs and Floods
Hops, Doodlebugs and Floods
A memoir of growing up in Essex by Dr Alan Whitcomb
Page link: St Katherine's Church choir and wardens
St Katherine's Church choir and wardens
Donated by Keith Bonsor
Page link: Canvey Photos from the 1920's
Canvey Photos from the 1920's
Can anyone identify the locations?
Page link: London Camp *update*
London Camp *update*
Dated August 1911
Page link: Womens Institute Hall
Womens Institute Hall
Pictures Donated by Keith Bonsor
Page link: The Old Village Hall
The Old Village Hall
Pictures donated by Keith Bonsor
Page link: A collection of Canvey Postcards
A collection of Canvey Postcards
Donated by Keith Bonsor
Page link: Armed Forces Day 2009
Armed Forces Day 2009
Canvey Island Independent Party Video
Page link: The Song of Canvey
The Song of Canvey
Sung by the Dutch to Sir Cornelius Vermuyden
Page link: The Deep Water Docks schemes
The Deep Water Docks schemes
Sale of part of the Spitty Estate
Page link: Parish of Canvey Island Christian Stewardship Campaign
Parish of Canvey Island Christian Stewardship Campaign
Pictures from the May 1961 Magazine
Page link: Canvey Island in the 1920's
Canvey Island in the 1920's
The original article by Fred McCave was published in 1977
Page link: Canvey Resident's Strange Death
Canvey Resident's Strange Death
William Yetton 1865-1919
Page link: Replacement of the Sluices
Replacement of the Sluices
late 1980's-early 1990's
Page link: William Read School
William Read School
The original building was built 1924
Page link: My Canvey Memories
My Canvey Memories
Interview with Thelma Payne
Page link: Some Canvey Islanders can still remember when......
Some Canvey Islanders can still remember when......
They Drew Their Water From The Village Pump
Page link: Videos Armed Forces Day
Videos Armed Forces Day
27th June 2009
Page link: Castle Point Show 2009
Castle Point Show 2009
Showground at Waterside
Page link: Kings Holiday Camp
Kings Holiday Camp
Late 1970's
Page link: Aerial Pictures of Canvey Island
Aerial Pictures of Canvey Island
pictures by Terry Joyce on Wikomedia Commons
Page link: Tewkes Creek Hall c1982
Tewkes Creek Hall c1982
Looking to the South West
Page link: BBC Film Canvey Island Floods of 1953
BBC Film Canvey Island Floods of 1953
BBC Interview by the BBC with Geoff Barsby in 2008
Page link: Lifeguard Demonstrations
Lifeguard Demonstrations
Canvey beach 1966
Page link: Small Gains Creek Wall 1949
Small Gains Creek Wall 1949
Bulldozer consolidation back wall
Page link: The Point c1981
The Point c1981
The new seawall reaches the point
Page link: Holehaven Seawall
Holehaven Seawall
Late 1970's
Page link: Video of Casino Amusement Centre.
Video of Casino Amusement Centre.
Just before demolition in 1993
Page link: Hole Haven Sluice
Hole Haven Sluice
Reconstruction July 1945
Page link: Northwick Sluice
Northwick Sluice
M/s Trevor Construction 1939
Page link: Northwick Sluice
Northwick Sluice
M/s Trevor Construction. 1939/40
Page link: Northwick Sluice
Northwick Sluice
Reconstruction 1939
Page link: 1953 Floods video clips
1953 Floods video clips
donated by the Stevens Family
Page link: Labworth 1980
Labworth 1980
Showing the old 1953 seawall
Page link: Leigh Beck Sluice
Leigh Beck Sluice
Reconstruction 16 February 1939
Page link: The Old Jetty c1981
The Old Jetty c1981
Canvey Seafront
Page link: The Seafront early 1980's
The Seafront early 1980's
Building of the new wall
Page link: The Land God gave to Canvey
The Land God gave to Canvey
4000 Acres of Canvey Island
Page link: Fuel Terminals late 1970's
Fuel Terminals late 1970's
Building of the new seawall
Page link: The area they want to destroy
The area they want to destroy
between the Dutch Village and Cornelius
Page link: After the floods
After the floods
Pictures taken October 1953
Page link: The flood barrier at Fobbing Horse
The flood barrier at Fobbing Horse
Pictures taken late 1970's
Page link: Benfleet Flood Barrier
Benfleet Flood Barrier
Pictures taken late 1970's
Page link: St Nicholas Playgroup Christmas 1977
St Nicholas Playgroup Christmas 1977
Those little angels!!!
Page link: The changing village
The changing village
Canvey's transition is an object lesson
Page link: Dauntless Boatyard
Dauntless Boatyard
Late 1970's
Page link: Repairs to the seawall Tewkes Creek 1953
Repairs to the seawall Tewkes Creek 1953
Photos taken 8th April 1953
Page link: Canvey Lifeguards,  Margate September 1971
Canvey Lifeguards, Margate September 1971
National Championships (Regional Heats)
Page link: The Worlds End
The Worlds End
Published in Essex Countryside January 1967
Page link: The East Creek Barrier
The East Creek Barrier
Pictures taken late 1970's
Page link: Smallgains Creek area
Smallgains Creek area
Late 1970's showing the 1953 seawall
Page link: Canvey Lifesaving club at Runneymead Pool
Canvey Lifesaving club at Runneymead Pool
Donated by Marian 'Copper' Hastings
Page link: Early pictures from Thorney Bay Camp
Early pictures from Thorney Bay Camp
Donated by John & Eileen Potter
Page link: Canvey Model Village 1964
Canvey Model Village 1964
with Eileen Potter visiting the village
Page link: A demonstration put on by the Lifeguards
A demonstration put on by the Lifeguards
Donated by Marian 'Copper' Hastings
Page link: Canvey Lifeguards to the rescue!!!!!!
Canvey Lifeguards to the rescue!!!!!!
by Marian 'Copper' Hastings
Page link: Winter Gardens Baptist Church
Winter Gardens Baptist Church
83 Years at Hilton Road, Canvey Island
Page link: Lifesavers Club
Lifesavers Club
Picture dated 1973
Page link: Raft Race
Raft Race
photos by Paul Judge
Page link: Raft race off Canvey Seafront
Raft race off Canvey Seafront
Photos by Paul Judge
Page link: William Read School pre war years
William Read School pre war years
Class Photo dated c1937
Page link: William Read School
William Read School
Pre war school picture
Page link: Conservative Social Function 1954
Conservative Social Function 1954
with Mrs Elkington, the First lady Chairman of Canvey Council
Page link: Mud Larks!
Mud Larks!
Castle Point Clarion 1973
Page link: 1973 Lifesaving Champions
1973 Lifesaving Champions
Canvey Life Saving Club wins Pat Gray Trophy
Page link: Canvey's Lifeguards as the 'Vulgar Boatmen'
Canvey's Lifeguards as the 'Vulgar Boatmen'
Going potty for pennies 1966
Page link: Canvey Island Lifeguards 1973
Canvey Island Lifeguards 1973
Photos by Jackson Photo Service
Page link: A knock-out way of raising cash
A knock-out way of raising cash
Canvey Lifeguards June 29th 1975
Page link: Quenby's The Oldest Island Chemist
Quenby's The Oldest Island Chemist
Written by Miall James and published in 'The Bulletin' in 1980
Page link:
"Nieuwe Harlingen Courant", 14.10.1932.
Published by Fred McCave in The Bulletin in 1983
Page link: William Read School
William Read School
Photo dated 1937
Page link: Canvey Island Sea Wall
Canvey Island Sea Wall
by Herbert Price Powell Esq from the 1931 Canvey Guide
Page link: Canvey Island as a Residential Centre
Canvey Island as a Residential Centre
From the 1931 Canvey Island Guide
Page link: Canvey Island's Institutions
Canvey Island's Institutions
Originally published in the 1931 Canvey Island Guide
Page link: An Excerpt from WW2 Diary of H.J. Vale
An Excerpt from WW2 Diary of H.J. Vale
'Jean Gibbins. WW2 People's War'
Page link: The cleanup after the floods of '53
The cleanup after the floods of '53
Watercolours by local artist Harry Russell
Page link: Essex Ghost Stories and other books
Essex Ghost Stories and other books
by local author Robert Hallmann
Page link: Our Lady of Canvey and English Martyr
Our Lady of Canvey and English Martyr
Named after the Beacon Our Lady of Canvey
Page link: St Nicholas Church
St Nicholas Church
Nearly 50 years of history
Page link: The Formation of the First Canvey Island Cricket Club
The Formation of the First Canvey Island Cricket Club
written by Laurie Lock-Dingley and published in the Bulletin in 1984
Page link: Letter to The Bulletin January 1983
Letter to The Bulletin January 1983
from Joyce Humphrey (Mrs) Nee Ellen
Page link: The Crested Eagle passing the Chapman Lighthouse
The Crested Eagle passing the Chapman Lighthouse
One of the casualties of Dunkirk
Page link: Tide of Terror (2006)
Tide of Terror (2006)
written by Terry Smith
Page link: Canvey Chronical Cartoons 1933
Canvey Chronical Cartoons 1933
by local cartoonist and reporter Phil Blanchard
Page link: St Trinians comes to Canvey
St Trinians comes to Canvey
Island Yacht Club Dance 1952/3
Page link: Baby Show at the Carnival
Baby Show at the Carnival
Old 'Wilalla' in the background
Page link: More photos from the 1930's?
More photos from the 1930's?
From the Harrison/Bolt family photos?
Page link: Canvey Beach scenes in the 1930's
Canvey Beach scenes in the 1930's
From the Harrison/Bolt family photos?
Page link: Bi-plane over Canvey?
Bi-plane over Canvey?
From the Harrison/Bolt family photos?
Page link: A Miniature Holland
A Miniature Holland
The Graphic (London) Saturday July 29 1893
Page link: Bumble Bee Park, Labworth
Bumble Bee Park, Labworth
Planted by Lubbins Park Primary School
Page link: The granddaughter
The granddaughter
From the Harrison/Bolt family photos?
Page link: Two interesting pictures
Two interesting pictures
From the Harrison/Bolt family photos?
Page link: Group pictures from Canvey
Group pictures from Canvey
The Harrison/Bolt family photos?
Page link: Clips from DVD donated by John Pharro
Clips from DVD donated by John Pharro
Stormy Canvey March 2009
Page link: Still pictures from John Pharro's DVD
Still pictures from John Pharro's DVD
Stormy Canvey in March 2009
Page link: A grandson?
A grandson?
From the Harrison/Bolt family photos
Page link: The Grandmother
The Grandmother
The Harrison/Bolt family pictures?
Page link: A Canvey Family
A Canvey Family
Three Generations of the same family
Page link: Leigh Beck Baptist Church: The beginning
Leigh Beck Baptist Church: The beginning
'The First Hundred Years'
Page link: Leigh Beck Baptist Church: The Vision
Leigh Beck Baptist Church: The Vision
'The First Hundred Years'
Page link: Leigh Beck Baptist Church: Modern Times
Leigh Beck Baptist Church: Modern Times
'The First Hundred Years'
Page link: Painting called 'Canvey Island'
Painting called 'Canvey Island'
by Margarete Heymann-Marks 1899-1990
Page link: Artist in Residence-The Project
Artist in Residence-The Project
Postcards from Canvey
Page link: Some modern Canvey souvenirs
Some modern Canvey souvenirs
Late 20th century
Page link: Madge Moore OBE
Madge Moore OBE
'Skipper' of the Sea Rangers
Page link: Canvey Island
Canvey Island
By James Runcie
Page link: Arcadia for all (First published 1984)
Arcadia for all (First published 1984)
by Dennis Hardy and Colin Ward
Page link: A History of Canvey Island
A History of Canvey Island
By Fred McCave 1985
Page link: Swans at a Canvey Lake
Swans at a Canvey Lake
A family outing!
Page link: Audrey's Quest
Audrey's Quest
Looking for her Nan, Mabel Lewis
Page link: Canvey Island Revisited
Canvey Island Revisited
by Geoff Barsby
Page link: Canvey Island in old postcards
Canvey Island in old postcards
By Fred McCave 1987
Page link: Canvey Island Rotary Club
Canvey Island Rotary Club
Graham Stevens talks to the Rotary about the Archive
Page link: The Essex Hundred Histories
The Essex Hundred Histories
by Andrew Summers and John Debenham 2008
Page link: Camping on Canvey early 1900's
Camping on Canvey early 1900's
Where was this taken?
Page link: Agony of the Animals
Agony of the Animals
PDSA Animal's Magazine March 1953
Page link: Roman Pottery found on Canvey
Roman Pottery found on Canvey
43AD to 409AD Roman
Page link: House of mirth
House of mirth
by Lynn Tait c1988
Page link: Clara James,  trade unionist and community activist
Clara James, trade unionist and community activist
JP, Councillor and founder of Canvey Island's Woman's Institute
Page link: Unknown Essex
Unknown Essex
Pictures from Donald Maxwell's 1925 book
Page link: The Flood of 1953
The Flood of 1953
extracts from the memoirs of the late Major Reg Stevens M.C., C.Eng., F.I.C.E.
Page link: Souvenirs from Canvey
Souvenirs from Canvey
and the Chapman lighthouse
Page link: The Floods of 1953
The Floods of 1953
Memories of a six year old
Page link: Memories of Canvey and St Anne's Church
Memories of Canvey and St Anne's Church
With help from Peggy Greenwood
Page link: Coffee Afternoon for ex pupils, guests, past and present staff
Coffee Afternoon for ex pupils, guests, past and present staff
Leigh Beck Infants and Nursery 75th Anniversary 2009
Page link: 'The Canvey Lady' poster
'The Canvey Lady' poster
By Charles Pears
Page link: Hole Haven and the Estuary
Hole Haven and the Estuary
Paintings by William Lionel Wyllie
Page link: J J Proctor Illustrator
J J Proctor Illustrator
Illustrator for 'The History of Canvey Island' 1902
Page link: Tom Merry aka William Mecham
Tom Merry aka William Mecham
Illustrator for 'The History of Canvey Island' 1902
Page link: Mr Joseph Hills 1816-1909
Mr Joseph Hills 1816-1909
Illustrated by Tom Merry
Page link: Waterside Farm Sports Centre 1976
Waterside Farm Sports Centre 1976
When the Red Devils dropped in
Page link: The Lobster Smack 1909
The Lobster Smack 1909
by the artist Fred Roe
Page link: A Warm Corner - Wild Duck Shooting by H.C.Seppings Wright
A Warm Corner - Wild Duck Shooting by H.C.Seppings Wright
Published in The Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News
Page link: Ships held in quarantine in Hole Haven
Ships held in quarantine in Hole Haven
Samuel Pype's Diary 26 November 1663
Page link: Paintings of the Lobster Smack 1910-1914
Paintings of the Lobster Smack 1910-1914
by the artist, writer and sailor Charles Pears
Page link: Canvey District Nursing Association
Canvey District Nursing Association
Affiliated to the Essex County Association
Page link: Britains Great Flood Disaster
Britains Great Flood Disaster
By Hank Janson, profits donated to help flood victims
Page link: Croppenburg Lake and Island Farm
Croppenburg Lake and Island Farm
The Disappearing Lake
Page link: Dutch Cottage -  Canvey
Dutch Cottage - Canvey
by Katie Mallett
Page link: Treasure Trove
Treasure Trove
by Katie Mallett
Page link: Island Treasure
Island Treasure
By Katie Mallett
Page link: Flooded but not sunk
Flooded but not sunk
By Katie Mallett
Page link: Familiar Horizons and Canvey Textile
Familiar Horizons and Canvey Textile
Poems by Katie Mallett
Page link: The land of Cana's People
The land of Cana's People
written by Katie Mallett
Page link: Round about Canvey published in the Yachting Weekly 1914
Round about Canvey published in the Yachting Weekly 1914
Written and illistrated by W Edward Wigfall
Page link: A special message just for Canvey Archive
A special message just for Canvey Archive
written by the Novelist and Poet Bernard Durrant
Page link: Invaders of Canvey Island
Invaders of Canvey Island
by Olivia Whitcomb 1982
Page link: Canvey Island-A Rising Tide
Canvey Island-A Rising Tide
by Leslie Wm. Bills 2004
Page link: Canvey Carnival 1927-2000
Canvey Carnival 1927-2000
Interview with Mary Dallas
Page link: A Topographical Dictionary of England. 4 Volumes
A Topographical Dictionary of England. 4 Volumes
by Samuel Lewis originally published in 1831
Page link: The Canvey Crest - Ex Mare Dei Gratia
The Canvey Crest - Ex Mare Dei Gratia
written by Doris Flaherty
Page link: When I grow up
When I grow up
written by Doris Flaherty in 1998
Page link: The Canvey Cyclopaedia
The Canvey Cyclopaedia
written in the 1980's and never published in book form by D. M. Dowd
Page link: Doris Flaherty's memories of Canvey Island from 1932 onwards
Doris Flaherty's memories of Canvey Island from 1932 onwards
At 101 Doris must be one of Canvey's oldest residents
Page link: Christmas's Past
Christmas's Past
written by Doris Flaherty
Page link: A night to remember
A night to remember
Written by Doris Flaherty
Page link: Kelly's Directory of Essex
Kelly's Directory of Essex
1882, 1894, 1902 and 1914
Page link: Kate Carney visits Canvey
Kate Carney visits Canvey
Music hall singer and comedian
Page link: The Dark Mirror, a word cycle (Canvey Island & Beyond)
The Dark Mirror, a word cycle (Canvey Island & Beyond)
by Bernard Durrant. Poet and Novelist.
Page link: Canvey on Sea
Canvey on Sea
1920-39 Pin cushion Pidgeon
Page link: The Imperial Gazetteer of England & Wales. Vol. one
The Imperial Gazetteer of England & Wales. Vol. one
by John Marius Wilson. circa 1866
Page link: Kelly's Directory of Essex 1933
Kelly's Directory of Essex 1933
Canvey Island, Residents and Commercial
Page link: John Luck
John Luck
emailed in by his great granddaughter Sharon Sciachettano
Page link: Canvey Island and its Churches    Price 6d
Canvey Island and its Churches Price 6d
Published in 1947 By W Marston Acres with Illistrations
Page link: Canvey on Sea
Canvey on Sea
1920-39 Pouter Pigeon
Page link: Captain Shannon
Captain Shannon
By Coulson Kernahan 1896
Page link: The 'Sketch' Sept. 13, 1893
The 'Sketch' Sept. 13, 1893
in its 'Small Talk' column had this to say about Canvey:
Page link: The Naturalist on the Thames
The Naturalist on the Thames
published in 1902 possibly written c1896 by C.J. Cornish (1858-1906)
Page link: The Canvey Explosives Arsenal Scheme of 1875
The Canvey Explosives Arsenal Scheme of 1875
Dynamite Hulks and the Kynoch Hotel
Page link: Woolworths
Woolworths
The end of an era
Page link: 'The shimmering estuary of the Thames'
'The shimmering estuary of the Thames'
as described in Adromeda
Page link: Andromeda, an Idyll of the Great River
Andromeda, an Idyll of the Great River
A novel By Robert Buchanan, published 1900
Page link: The RSPCA Canvey Island Branch 1952-1963
The RSPCA Canvey Island Branch 1952-1963
and the Animal Defenders
Page link: HMML115 The Ship Canvey Adopted for Warship Week 1942
HMML115 The Ship Canvey Adopted for Warship Week 1942
New information just sent to me by Chalky White
Page link: Canvey Island Warship Week
Canvey Island Warship Week
From the Diary of L.S. Tomlinson, (Lofty) Coxswain of ML115
Page link: Harold Allpress Thomas
Harold Allpress Thomas
Founder of Whittier Hall
Page link: Denys Cook, local artist 1922-2008
Denys Cook, local artist 1922-2008
An interview with his widow Jean
Page link: Canvey Island's Coat of Arms
Canvey Island's Coat of Arms
First granted in 1971
Page link: The Story of Canvey Island
The Story of Canvey Island
Canvey Island in More Tenses than one
Page link: The Story of Canvey Island I
The Story of Canvey Island I
The Days of Long Ago
Page link: The Story of Canvey Island II
The Story of Canvey Island II
The Days of Very Long Ago
Page link: The Story of Canvey Island III
The Story of Canvey Island III
The Days of Not So Long Ago
Page link: The Story of Canvey Island IV
The Story of Canvey Island IV
The Days of Here and Now
Page link: The Story of Canvey Island V
The Story of Canvey Island V
The Days That Yet May Be
Page link: Captivating Canvey
Captivating Canvey
written Fred B McCave, published in 1974
Page link: Within Living Memory
Within Living Memory
My memories start on Canvey Island in 1928-1937.
Page link: Champion Gardener
Champion Gardener
Bill Beaver 1981
Page link: Canvey Souvenirs
Canvey Souvenirs
Recently spotted on the internet
Page link: Canvey's First Fire Brigade
Canvey's First Fire Brigade
Bill Beaver one of Canvey's first volunteer firemen
Page link: Canvey Conservative Ladies
Canvey Conservative Ladies
Sue Hampson talks to the Ladies about our work at the Archive
Page link: The Search for Coal in Essex
The Search for Coal in Essex
Canvey a Coal Mining Town?
Page link: My memories of Canvey Island
My memories of Canvey Island
Written by the late Bill Beaver
Page link: Three Canvey Sailors Lost - A Naval Blunder? Part one
Three Canvey Sailors Lost - A Naval Blunder? Part one
The sinking of HMS Aboukir, Hague and Cressy September 1914
Page link: Canvey Lake
Canvey Lake
A walk by the lake
Page link: Robin's pin-cushion
Robin's pin-cushion
An unusual sight
Page link: Harry Whitcomb
Harry Whitcomb
Canvey Island CISCA House
Page link: The Parks Family and Canvey Island
The Parks Family and Canvey Island
Marjorie Parks' memories of Canvey
Page link: Birds in my garden
Birds in my garden
My feathered visitors
Page link: Mr Reynard
Mr Reynard
My "Foxy" new neighbour
Page link: Canvey's Wildlife
Canvey's Wildlife
Butterflies, Bees and Dragonfly etc
Page link: My years as a WRVS Volunteer
My years as a WRVS Volunteer
Canvey WRVS Luncheon Club
Page link: WRVS Luncheon Club January 1981
WRVS Luncheon Club January 1981
Children of Long Road Junior and Infants School entertain members of the WRVS
Page link: William Bowles and his houseboat
William Bowles and his houseboat
Info & pictures from his son Robert Bowles
Page link: Nationwide Community & Heritage Awards 2008
Nationwide Community & Heritage Awards 2008
Canvey Community Archive are Regional Winners
Page link: WRVS Luncheon Club Easter Tradition
WRVS Luncheon Club Easter Tradition
The Easter Bonnet Parade
Page link: Early 1950's Canvey photos
Early 1950's Canvey photos
by Barbara Everett
Page link: No.4 Branch O. A. P. Club Village Hall 1954
No.4 Branch O. A. P. Club Village Hall 1954
Album of photos kept of outings and special days by the late Ernie Cox
Page link: The Heritage Centre
The Heritage Centre
Museum Week
Page link: St Katherine's Church (Heritage Centre)
St Katherine's Church (Heritage Centre)
The Heritage Centre's face lift now finished
Page link: Carnival Time
Carnival Time
by Sandra Davis
Page link: 1968 local flooding on Canvey
1968 local flooding on Canvey
Pictures by Sandra Davis
Page link: Canvey Snowed in 1987
Canvey Snowed in 1987
Pictures by Sandra Davis
Page link: Some pictures of interest
Some pictures of interest
Pictures from Sandra Davis
Page link: Grease Lightning
Grease Lightning
Photos from Sandra Davis
Page link: John Tindale's exploits during the Flood
John Tindale's exploits during the Flood
Sent to us by his daughter Pauline Gashinski
Page link: The Woods and Bone families of Canvey Village
The Woods and Bone families of Canvey Village
From information given to me by Richard Powell
Page link: Over 80 years on Canvey
Over 80 years on Canvey
Richard Powell's memories
Page link: Maurice Blackford RN 1873-1933
Maurice Blackford RN 1873-1933
Served on HMS Orlando during the Boxer Rebellion
Page link: 1953 Flood pictures
1953 Flood pictures
Lent to us by Eileen Cutler
Page link: Old Canvey Traffic Jams
Old Canvey Traffic Jams
Pictures lent to us by Eileen Cutler
Page link: Canvey Island from above
Canvey Island from above
A birdseye view
Page link: The B17 Bomber Crash 1944
The B17 Bomber Crash 1944
Memories of Stan Pierce, Brisbane, Australia
Page link: The Germans on Canvey c1943
The Germans on Canvey c1943
Memories of Stan Pierce, Brisbane, Australia
Page link: The influence of a Crippled Old Lady, Canvey 1940's
The influence of a Crippled Old Lady, Canvey 1940's
Memories of Stan Pierce, Brisbane, Australia
Page link: The Chapman Lighthouse and the night I nearly died
The Chapman Lighthouse and the night I nearly died
Memories of Stan Pierce, Brisbane, Australia
Page link: St Katherine's Churchyard
St Katherine's Churchyard
'Pages' of Canvey's History
Page link: Does anyone know where this was taken?
Does anyone know where this was taken?
A picture sent to me by Pauline Gashinski
Page link: Some pictures of Canvey
Some pictures of Canvey
Taken by my daughter
Page link: Northwick Park Junior School
Northwick Park Junior School
Mrs Dingle's class of 1983-85
Page link: William Read School c1927-8
William Read School c1927-8
Where are they now?
Page link: A 'Showman' comes to Canvey
A 'Showman' comes to Canvey
Dick Monte Aka Richard Monte-Williams 1876-1953 written by his granddaughter Pauline Gashinski
Page link: Pictorial Canvey Island 2007
Pictorial Canvey Island 2007
Photos taken around the coasts of Canvey
Page link: Wreck(Rack) Hall Farm and the Morley family
Wreck(Rack) Hall Farm and the Morley family
The Canvey-Stoke Newington-Canvey connections
Page link: Pictorial Canvey Island
Pictorial Canvey Island
Photos taken 2001 - 2004
Page link: Pictorial Canvey Island
Pictorial Canvey Island
Photos taken in 2001
Page link: Ebenezer Joseph Mather
Ebenezer Joseph Mather
The founder of The Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen
Page link: Warship Week 1942
Warship Week 1942
The week Canvey pulled out all the stops
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