Shoeburyness, The Garrison Church c.1960
Photo ref: S275057
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Photo ref: S275057
Photo of Shoeburyness, The Garrison Church c.1960

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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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
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
Here is my photographic effort of the Clock Tower at Shoebury Garrison in 2011: http://www.flickr.com/photos/andrewareoff/5640187735/in/photostream
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