Could one of the violinist be Arthur Rapkin. He was a violin player and was for many years Commodore of the Island Yacht Club Believed he lived in Upminster Ian Hawks

Front Row 2nd left is a young Peter Fugel, Art master at Furtherwick Park School. Far right, Mr McGray, local inventor and engineer (he built that rather eccentric red -brick factory down at Charfleets and then in the late 80s, with only the aid of his female assistant, Kit, dismantled it brick by brick and deposited them in his front-garden in Holbeck Rd.) He also could get quite a sweet tune out of a saw! Behind Peter I think that's one of Mr McGray's sons.

Further to Ian Hawks' and my brother's comments, as an aspiring drummer I would sometimes attend the Canvey and District Orchestra rehearsals and sit along side Mr MacKay or 'Mac' as he was known, who was the drummer / "percussionist" in the orchestra, he was one of my childhood heroes and gave me my first ever drumsticks which I recall taking to bed with me as they were so precious. After Mac passed away I acquired [and still have in my safe keeping] the snare drum - with original calf skins - that is clearly visible in the top picture!! The Orchestra was a 'concert orchestra' playing marches and light music from the 20's and 30's so no great symphonies or concerti. The leader and conductor of the orchestra - standing on the rostrum in the photos was Mr Florrie who lived in the Crescent Road area on Canvey, the brass player - trumpet I think- seated behind Peter Fugel [who my brother identifies] is indeed Mr McGray's son, standing behind him with the double bass in the lower picture and playing trumpet in the top photo is Mr McGray's adopted son, sadly I cannot give either of their names. Although I don't recall Arthur Rapkin playing violin in the orchestra - I do remember him as another drummer and leader of the Arthur Rapkin Trio playing for IYC functions!!