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A BRITISH EYE ON THE WORLD 1985 Rio de Janeiro.

Southend on Sea, Essex, England circa 1969.<br />
Ignoring the incoming tide a couple discuss some of the finer points of life. Sir John Betjeman once said that, "The Pier is Southend, Southend is the Pier". It’s the longest pier in the world extending 1.34 miles into the Thames Estuary.
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1960s Southend-on-Sea, Essex holidaymakers
Southend on Sea, Essex, England circa 1969.
Ignoring the incoming tide a couple discuss some of the finer points of life. Sir John Betjeman once said that, "The Pier is Southend, Southend is the Pier". It’s the longest pier in the world extending 1.34 miles into the Thames Estuary.

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From gallery: A BRITISH EYE ON THE WORLD 1985 Rio de Janeiro.
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Date: 23 Jul 2006
Location: Southend on Sea Essex UK
Credit: HOMER SYKES
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