SOUTHEND seafront has changed hugely over the years.

From the Ivy House, the Kursaal amusement park and Peter Pan's - the town has moved on - but it's still the Londoners' playground. 

Here are some images  of Southend past and present:

Halstead Gazette: Pier Hill looking towards the Kursaal in the 1970sPier Hill looking towards the Kursaal in the 1970s

Halstead Gazette: Pier Hill looking towards the Kursaal - with the City Beach lights and Adventure Island on the rightPier Hill looking towards the Kursaal - with the City Beach lights and Adventure Island on the right

Halstead Gazette: Marine Parade, Southend - late 1960s or early 1970sMarine Parade, Southend - late 1960s or early 1970s

Halstead Gazette: Western Esplanade in the 1980s with Peter Pan's on the left. Picture taken outside the old Fisherman's WharfWestern Esplanade in the 1980s with Peter Pan's on the left. Picture taken outside the old Fisherman's Wharf

Halstead Gazette: And for real history buffs...Southend in the 1920sAnd for real history buffs...Southend in the 1920s