Robert Hallmann's Photo Gallery
A collection by this local Historian & Author
Thanks to CCA member Robert Hallmann for making these photographs available, originally on CanveyIsland.org.uk. They were taken in the 1980’s and show how much has changed in the small amount of time since.
Robert Hallmann is a local author who has published historical books on Essex, South Benfleet and recently the informative “Canvey Island – A History”.
Click on the Photos for a closer look…
The Dutch Cottage Museum in the Snow
Robert Hallmann (Slide)
The Dutch Cottage Museum
Robert Hallmann
The Dutch Cottage Museum 1618
Robert Hallmann
St Katherines Church
Robert Hallmann
St Katherines Church
Robert Hallmann
St Katherines Church
Robert Hallmann
St Katherines Church
Robert Hallmann
The Barn down Northwick Road - Now Gone
Robert Hallmann (Slide)
The Oil Refinery, Northwick Road - Since demolished
Robert Hallmann (Slide)
The Concrete Barge at Canvey Point - Sadly demolished in 2004
Robert Hallmann
Dark Skies over Canvey Point
Robert Hallmann
Canvey Point - Old Dutch Sea Wall
Robert Hallmann (Slide)
Canvey point - The hand of man
Robert Hallmann
Hole Haven Jetty
Robert Hallmann
Hole Haven Sea Wall
Robert Hallmann
Thames Watch & Oil Refinery Jettys at Hole Haven
Robert Hallmann
Old Thames Watch Jetty Sign
Robert Hallmann
Thames Watch Jetty in the Mist
Robert Hallmann
Hole Haven Caravan Park & former Coast Guard Cottages
Robert Hallmann
The Lobster Smack & Hole Haven Caravan Park - Now new housing
Robert Hallmann
The Lobster Smack Inn
Robert Hallmann
The Lobster Smack & Jetty
Robert Hallmann
Hole Haven Groyn
Robert Hallmann
The Gas Jetty
Robert Hallmann
The Sea Wall at Labworth
Robert Hallmann
The Labworth Cafe before redevelopment inc the Winch (now gone)
Robert Hallmann
The Labworth Cafe with original open front
Robert Hallmann
Canvey Casino - Sadly demolished
Robert Hallmann
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The jetty in this picture is the London Coastal Oil Wharf jetty (now Oikos).
Hi What I remember about this photograph is that the person who used to run the Toffee Apple and Candy Floss stall on the left, was a chap called Maurice Ash – his wife’s name was Esme. They ran it circa 1958-63, maybe longer. Maurice was a guitarist too and in his earlier years (circa early 1950s) he played with an outfit call Felix Mendleson’s Hawiian Serenade. He was a friend of my father, Cyril (also known as Frank) Raven and he became the godfather of my brother Paul, which is how i got to know about his background. He was a really jovial type. I remember that he bought me my first 4 string plastic guitar (a toy) and taught me a few ukelele chords- and i have never looked back – Thanks Maurice. Pete Raven (born on the Island in 1950)
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