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Canvey Island lies off the south coast of Essex 30 miles (48 km) east of London, and 15 miles (24 km) west of Southend-on-Sea. The island is separated from the mainland to the north and west by Benfleet , East Haven and Vange creeks, and faces the Thames Estuary to the east and south.
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Immerse yourself in the charm of this delightful destination with a myriad of things to do. From captivating tourist attractions to serene beaches, enriching museums, sprawling county parks, historic castles, thrilling amusement parks, and vibrant live events – Canvey Island has it all.
- The Dutch Influence
- Twentieth Century Canvey
- Thames Gateway and The Regeneration of Canvey Island
- Flood Defences
The Island became home to around 200 Dutch immigrants in the early 17th century, who it is reported ‘sought refuge from the Duke of Alba, the butcher of Flanders’. Two tiny Dutch cottages are preserved on the Island from this period of the Island’s history one is still inhabited at ‘Canvey Village’ the other is preserved as a museum. The Island’s l...
At the start of the 20th century, the population of Canvey numbered about 300 people. At about that time, Canvey was heavily promoted as a holiday destination, primarily for Londoner’s, to escape the smog of the big city. A speculative developer, Frederick Hester, had grand plans for the Island. He developed the ‘Winter Gardens’ which he predicted ...
The population of the Island has grown significantly since the turn of the Century to a little over 40,000 (almost 16,000 homes). The Island is now largely urbanised and residents value highly the remaining green spaces on the Island. In recent times, Canvey has been earmarked for significant regeneration within the proposals for Thames Gateway and...
The Island lies below sea level and its relationship with the surrounding sea, whilst rich in bounties, has also brought its share of tragedy. The devastating floods of 1953 saw 58 people on the Island lose their lives. The whole Island was evacuated. A memorial to the people who lost their lives that day can be found on Canvey Library. Since then ...
20 lugares ordenados por favoritos dos viajantes. 1. Canvey Island Seafront. 281. Píeres e calçadões. 2. Leisure Island. 139. Parques de diversões e temáticos.
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