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Posted by Liam Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:19 pm |
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Welcome Forum - Please start here
Information for new members and visitors and a place to introduce yourself to the forum! |
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Posted by donjosh Fri May 24, 2013 3:56 am |
War Time Canvey Island |
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Canvey's Wartime Defences
Can you remember climbing through the tower at Thorney Bay, looking out to sea at the gun mounts, or watching the erection of Hole Haven's pillbox? Post here! |
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Posted by Liam Sun Dec 30, 2012 8:08 pm |
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Cold War Canvey
If you remember Canvey's demagnatisation loop, or simply know a thing or two, this is your place... |
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Posted by Joe Sun Dec 30, 2012 1:18 pm |
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Nuclear ROC Post
The Royal Observer Corps, would be used to monitor the effects of a nuclear explosion to record the wind direction, power of the weapon and if the ROC monitors survived the aftermath, to report the damage inflicted; although in truth the job was recognized as a suicide mission. |
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Posted by richy Sun Dec 30, 2012 12:54 pm |
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TN7 Furtherwick
In the Little Gypps area of Canvey Island there was once a WW2 Heavy Anti Aircraft base there called ‘TN7 Furtherwick’. With six gun emplacements it's a place that people remember quite well. |
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Posted by outkast Mon Dec 31, 2012 12:16 am |
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TN8 Northwick
Have you been there for a quick look around and got a few pics? Tell us what you saw! |
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Posted by Joe Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:55 pm |
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Old War Stories
Have a tale to tell about the Doodlebug that landed in Deepwater Road, or watched the B-17 Flying Fortress go down? Come on in! |
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Posted by Joe Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:07 pm |
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Bay Museum/Degaussing Station
The white building is currently being used as The Bay Museum & Research Centre: but historically like so many defence type buildings of this period it could be viewed by some as being rather sinister in nature! Classified as a UK Admiralty Secret site, the equipment it contained and the technology that it had is still classified as UK SECRET even to this day. |
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Posted by outkast Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:19 pm |
Canvey Island in General |
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Your Canvey Memories
Whether you have a story to share, or some photo's to show or maybe some old newspaper cuttings, this forum is for YOUR memories of Canvey Island. |
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Posted by Joe Mon Apr 08, 2013 9:25 am |
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Old Occidental Oil Refinery and Jetty
Find information about the old oil refinery which remains in the western sector of Canvey. If you know anything about this please post it here! |
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Posted by James18 Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:50 pm |
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Upper/Lower Horse Island
The islands which have been left deserted between western Canvey and Coryton is hard to get to and explore so if you have any photo's, please post them! |
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Posted by Liam Wed Jul 18, 2012 4:33 pm |
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Concrete Barge
Canvey's Icon Lives on! Tell us your stories here! |
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Posted by Joe Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:17 pm |
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Places to Visit
Do you know any great places on Canvey that people should visit? Whether they're historical or not, post them here! |
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Posted by James18 Thu Aug 09, 2012 6:50 pm |
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Canvey Farms
Since the Middle Ages, Canvey has been used as farmland - originally for sheep. Now, farms such as Brickhouse are still in operation with the majority hidden below the surface waiting to be descovered! |
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Posted by Joe Sat Apr 13, 2013 11:03 am |
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The Future of Canvey
We know the past and the present, but this is the place to discuss the future! |
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Posted by James18 Wed Aug 15, 2012 10:42 am |
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The Floods of '53
Have a story, picture of memory of the tragic time that the flood hit Canvey in 1953? Share it here! |
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Posted by richy Fri Feb 08, 2013 7:09 pm |
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Canvey in General and Canvey in the Press
Are we missing a particular section on something or do you know something that doesn't belong in another forum? Here's the place to post topics that don't have forum for themselves! (Canvey-related topics only!) |
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Posted by Joe Fri May 17, 2013 9:41 am |
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Canvey Island.org
The Canvey Community Archive group was formed in 2006. It is run by the people of Canvey. The Community Archive takes the form of an internet site, so that its content is available from home computers and the People's Network in Libraries around the county. The Community Archive gathers memories, photographs and other documents that relate to the history of the Island. Canvey residents are being asked to share their memories and photographs of life on the island. |
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Two Tree Island |
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Two Tree Island in General
This small island has been a tip and sewage works in the past but is now a nature reserve welcoming animals, cyclists and keen nature spotters! |
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Posted by Liam Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:42 pm |
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Two Tree Island in Pictures
This is a photo album specifically for Two Tree. Have you managed to get a shot at the Little Egrets nesting away or a romantic sunset? Here's the place to share your photo's! |
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Posted by Joe Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:51 pm |
Southend/Shoebury |
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Southend History
With it's Cold War Defense Boom, and it's Mulberry Harbor, Southend is far from a weak contestant. |
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Posted by Liam Mon May 21, 2012 6:42 pm |
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The Pier!
Who can miss this beast? This seaside icon and popular filming location has always exciting people. With it spanning 1 mile out, have you got any pic to share? |
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Posted by James18 Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:18 pm |
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Wartime Southend
A sealed off and isolated zone that out of bounds to all except the military. Do you have any pictures or stories? Share them here! |
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Posted by Joe Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:20 am |
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Shoebury Battery and Cold War Defense Boom
Have you been there? Got a story or a picture? Here's your place! |
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Posted by richy Sun Dec 30, 2012 2:00 pm |
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Hadleigh |
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Hadleigh Castle
Known mostly for it's castle, Hadleigh is crammed with history and untold stories of the past! |
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Posted by Joe Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:39 pm |
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TN9 Hadleigh
Just one of the local 'TN''s. Have you got a picture or know more about it? |
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Posted by Liam Sun Dec 30, 2012 8:21 pm |
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Hadleigh in General
From the Olympic cycling track, to many wonderful shops and café's - post all your general Hadleigh posts in here! |
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Posted by Liam Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:59 am |
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Benfleet |
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Southern Pillbox
This pillbox is on the Benfleet southern shores and faces Canvey Island, built to defend the mainland from a Canvey taken over by the Germans, who were inevitable in the early Second World War. Built in 1940 or 1941, it has five sides and four loop holes for a Bren light machine gun or Short Magazine Lee Enfield rifle, designed for the Home Guard to man in case of a Nazi attack on Britain, whose intentions would probably have been to take London via the Thames. |
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Posted by James18 Mon Feb 18, 2013 7:52 pm |
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Benfleet in General
There's more to Benfleet that just its pillbox. Here's the place for it. |
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Posted by Joe Sun Oct 14, 2012 6:53 pm |
Basildon |
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Nevendon
Suffering multiple bomb attacks in the Second World War, this area of Pitsea has had its fair share. |
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Posted by James18 Sun Feb 12, 2012 4:34 pm |
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Wat Tyler
Now a playground to kids for a good 'old day out but don't forget the hidden pre-first world war munitions/explosives factory! |
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Posted by Liam Sat Apr 07, 2012 9:39 am |
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Pitsea
It has a tip it has the Occidental emergency bridge and loads of shops. What more could you want? |
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Posted by Liam Wed Oct 10, 2012 4:27 pm |
River Crouch |
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Foulness Island
For over 100 years, this island has been used for MOD testing. It is currently used for military testing and it is also an internationally important site for migrating and breeding birds. In the floods of '53 almost the entire island was flooded and two people died. |
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Posted by Liam Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:01 pm |
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Wallasea Island
Above Foulness, this island has only ever been open in it's northern sector, although as of 18/03/12 it will be flooded, as its seawalls will be pruposley breched, turning it into a wildlife salt marsh. |
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Posted by James18 Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:31 am |
Colchester |
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Colchester
With plenty of shops and visitors to it's famous castle, Colchester is always busy. The old roman settlement town is also home to one of the finest zoo's in Europe. With over 270 species to see, set in 60 acres of beautiful parkland and lakes, Colchester Zoo is well worth a visit. |
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Posted by Joe Wed Aug 29, 2012 8:14 pm |
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Colchester Castle
Colchester's distinctive heritage is nowhere more apparent than in Castle Park. A site of national importance, this Victorian Park contains evidence of 2000 years of history and is a landscape moulded by the people of Colchester over many eras. It not only encompasses much of Colchester's rich heritage within its boundaries but is much loved and used as a part of present day life. It boasts over 1 million visitors a year. Providing a green oasis in the town centre, you can sit, walk, enjoy music, play games, or picnic amongst wonderful flowers and trees. |
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Thurrock |
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Coryton and Shell Refineries
Whilst Shell shut down after long service a few decades ago, Coryton is still in use, all though up for sale, and marks the landscape of even places as far as Southend, being spotted from miles away. Replacing a historic village in 1970, the refinery is still a landmark in its own right. |
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Posted by Joe Thu Nov 01, 2012 6:59 pm |
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Tilbury Fort
This public National Heritage defence site dates back to the Tudor times but is mostly known for it's role in the Second World War. |
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Posted by Liam Sat Apr 07, 2012 4:50 pm |
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Coalhouse Fort
Built in the Victorian era, this fort saw heavy service in the Second World War. Still close to its original form, restoration and maintenance is being undertaken by The Coalhouse Fort Project and since 1983 this volunteer group and registered charity are responsible for opening this wonder to the public every year. Their main objectives are ‘to preserve, restore and maintain Coalhouse Fort for the benefit of the public and to advance the education of the public - similar to BTP. |
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Posted by James18 Sun Dec 30, 2012 11:52 am |
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Purfleet
A first War War defence hot spot, situated in the Thames, close to the QE2 protecting the heart of the country, London, from invasion. |
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Posted by richy Sun Dec 30, 2012 2:15 pm |
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Tilbury Fort Homepage | Total redirects: 138 | ||
Miscellaneous Forum |
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Just a forum!
If there is no place for your post, post it here! You can place location reports outside Castle Point and pretty much anything! |
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Posted by Joe Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:38 pm |
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Pillboxes
With hundreds scattered across the south-end it's fair to say that Castle Point has some of the best! |
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Posted by Liam Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:04 pm |
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Urban Exploration
Have you snuck into a few derelict sites? Tell us the secrets here! **Only post locations that are legal to enter** Subforum: ROC Posts |
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Posted by Joe Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:02 pm |
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Outdoor Survival
How to get by in the wilderness alone - everything from camping to eating grass goes here! |
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Posted by Joe Thu Nov 01, 2012 7:11 pm |
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Books, films & documentary reviews
Have you read a thriller about a place in Essex or know a factual book about the history of Essex? If not maybe you've seen a film or a documentary about the Canvey floods? Share your reviews here! |
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Posted by Liam Sun Jul 08, 2012 9:21 am |
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 Read and post in here, about product reviews, questions and also our 'Product of The Month' where we will post a highly recommended product each month! You can the find the link to the shop in this forum. |
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Posted by Joe Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:47 pm |
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Photo Album
This is BTP's very own photo album. Add your photo's here of Canvey, Southend and Beyond! Maybe you've got one of the Dutch Cottage in the snow or the sun rising over Southend Pier? (New and old photo's welcome!) |
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Posted by James18 Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:49 pm |
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Archaeology, Antiques, Metal Detecting and Finds
BTP Joe is our local metal detectorist as he regularly goes out finding coins and...well...coke cans! Found any bits of Roman pottery lately? Share your finds here and also introduce yourself to find a buddy! Moderator: Joe |
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Posted by Liam Sun Nov 11, 2012 8:11 pm |
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