The National Archives
When we visited the Houses of Parliament last year for the launch of the campaign ‘Archive Awareness’ we were fortunate to meet Clem Brohier who …
The Gherkin Inside Glimpse
This is one of our most memorable visits since we have started Beyond the Point. Liam and I were given exclusive access to the very …
Old Leigh Heritage
The original Leigh settlement was the riverside ‘old town’ which appeared in the Middle Ages. Its narrow cobbled pre-motorcar streets and confined below-mainland position mean …
Canvey Sewage Works
In 2011 and 2015 we visited the Anglian Water treatment works by Thorney Bay. As someone mentioned on our Facebook Page “I think this is a …
Nevendon at War
In January 2012, Liam interviewed his grandfather Peter Basham, who lived in Nevendon during the 1930s, wartime and early post-war period. Nevendon is an area …
Canvey Island Football Club Clubhouse
Beyond the Point is covering the re-build of Canvey Island Football Club’s clubhouse. Plans were submitted in February 2016 and building work is well underway …
Hadleigh Castle
Hadleigh Castle is a local gem. In 1215 King John gave this area of land, known as the manor of Hadleigh, along with many other …
Southend Airport
Courtesy & copyright of Southend Airport Today, the airport is an expanding hub however the airport has quite a history. In the 1960’s it was …