The Ferry Crossing viewed from Benfleet
Post Cards predating the 1931 bridge
Before the first Colvin Bridge was built in 1931 you had to either get a ferry or if the tide was out, walk across Benfleet Creek. This Set of Post Cards feature views looking south from South Benfleet to Canvey Island.
Canvey Island crossing viewed from Benfleet Downs
David Bullock
Ferry boats to Canvey with the farm cottages & Water Side farm (left) in background
Jim Gray
Here comes the tide - Canvey Island crossing
Jim Gray
Another picture from the same place - Canvey Ferry
Jim Gray
Thames Barge at the crossing point - compare this photo with the next......
David Bullock
The original photo without the dramatic sky - Canvey
Jim Gray
Looking south west at the Ford - Rare shot of the little Hut
Jim Gray
House Boats at Canvey Island Ferry crossing
Jim Gray
The tide is in - Canvey Island Ferry crossing
David Bullock
Canvey Island creek - Ferry crossing
David Bullock
1902 with a posssible view of Hester's Tower left?
David Bullock
View of Canvey over the crossing
David Bullock
A Bus breaks down in the tide
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