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Thundersley, Weir Roundabout c.1955
Photo ref: T113031
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More about this scene

The so-called Rayleigh Weir—the source of one of the tributaries of the River Roach—gives its name to this busy junction on the Southend arterial. Here, the Weir Hotel is offering 'Luncheons—Hovis' to the drivers of passing Fords, Austins and Jowett Javelins.

Memories of Thundersley, Weir Roundabout 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 Thundersley, Weir Roundabout c.1955

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

Does anyone remember the annual parties for Dr. Barnabas' collectors? There was a party at the Weir hotel and the cardboard cottages were collected with little presents for the best collectors. We managed a threepenny piece every week even in those hard days!