Southend On Sea, Westcliff Parade Band Stage c.1955
Photo ref: S155059
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This plain stage replaced the earlier Edwardian bandstand. Deck chairs still provided the main form of seating. The shelters remain unchanged. From the position of the flag this appears to be a windy day - possibly accounting for the small size of the audience.

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Memories of Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff Parade Band Stage c1955

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Southend On Sea, Westcliff Parade Band Stage c.1955

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My mum visited Southend-on-Sea during her childhood years.  She was born in 1917.  Her family made a day trip there once per year, on public transport.  They could only afford one visit per year because they were poor.  I was more fortunate and visited there regularly with my parents throughout my childhood, sometimes with other relatives in tow, my aunts and uncles and young cousins.  I ...see more