A History of Southend - Ian Yearsley

From 18th-century origins as the 'South End' of Prittlewell parish, the town has grown over 300 years to include six formerly separate parishesPrittlewell, Southchurch, Leigh, Eastwood, North and South Shoebury. The book provides a chronological history of the town; from the Stone Age to the present Information Age, covering all points in between. The story of its evolution as a seaside resort, commuter town and regional shopping centre is interwoven with every aspect of its interesting history in a well researched narrative.