Attractions of Southend
Certainly, Southends biggest attraction has to be Southend Pier, the longest pleasure pier in the world. But there is so much more to Southend than just its pier. The following is a run-down of the town’s biggest attractions.
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Dining and Drinking in Southend
As befits a town with such a rich history of tourism, Southend is teeming with dining and drinking places that offer a rich array of food and drink. Here are only some of the leading dining and drinking places in Southend.
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Famous People from Southend
There have been many famous and accomplished people who were either born in Southend or who have lived there at some point in their lives. The great majority of them have made a name in the arts and entertainment.
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Getting In and Around Southend
Given the extensive road network that supports Southend, the most common way of entering the city is via car. There are two junctions leading to Southend off the London-orbital motorway.
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History of Southend
During the time of Domesday Book, the place now known as Southend was a shared territory between the manors of Prittlewell and Milton. The Southend area was surrounded by other manors, particularly, Southchurch Hall at the east and Leigh at the west.
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Southend by the Numbers
For trivia buffs, here's a rundown of interesting numerical factoids about Southend.
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Southend Hotels
Southend boasts of a number of fine hotels that are ideal for couples or for the whole family. Here's a short list of some of the best hotels in the city.
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Sport in Southend
Southend is a city that loves its football, and there are no less than two football teams in town - Southend United and Southend Manor. Southend United is a bona fide division league team while Southend Manor competes in the Essex Senior League.
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Theatres of Southend
Southend has three theatres that will provide you with a variety of entertaining performances. They may not be as grand or as revered as the West End theatres in London, but they are surely nothing to scoff at either.
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Travel Guide to Southend
The allure of Southend lies in its natural beauty, rich surroundings and cosmopolitan atmosphere. During the 1800s, Southend was renowned for its two main villages, both of which are still famous today for entirely different reasons.
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