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Shoeburyness, Shoebury Hall Farm Camp c.1955
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Shoebury, a garrison town to the east of Southend-on-Sea, attracted many holidaymakers who enjoyed camping. This site opened in 1932 and was owned by Captain Townend; at first it was used by holidaymakers in tents, but later caravans became important. The site warden was Mr Jim Hooper.

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A Selection of Memories from Shoeburyness

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. Here are some from Shoeburyness

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Shoeburyness Boats
In the picture of three children in a boat at Shoeburyness. Looking at it I'm sure the little girl is me. If so I have an idea who the two boys are as well. Is there anyone that knows who they are. How I wish it was larger. Thank you for all the lovely photos
Shoeburyness, the Children's Boating Pool c1955
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Added 18 June 2018

Canoeing
I remember canoeing on this pond in my younger days,I used to get the bus along the front. We moved from Shoeburyness in 1958 to go up north to South Shields and it was about 5 top coats difference in temperature!! brr, brr! I can still imagine kneeling in the canoe and paddling for ages. We used to live in Vincent Crescent number 11,and Mam,Dad,brothers Peter and Barry (Barry now departed) have been away a long time ...see more
Shoeburyness, the Children's Boating Pool c1955
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My Effort.
Here is my photographic effort of the Clock Tower at Shoebury Garrison in 2011: http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewareoff/5640187735/in/photostream
Shoeburyness, the Garrison Clock Tower c1955
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Shoebury Hall Farm And Capt Townsend
I was very interested to read Alan Perry's account of Shoebury Hall Farm and Jellicoe Square. My father used to camp there during the school holidays and spoke very fondly of Captain Townsend and the general set up. I believe his first wife died and he remarried (?Ann). Dad's tent was in Drake Square. I think that all the squares/plots were names of Royal Navy boats. Dad married my mum ...see more
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