Norsey Wood WW1 Trenches
Located in the heart of Billericay, Norsey Wood is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) with history spanning the centuries. Discoveries such as …
The Great War Armistice – 100 Years On
Why do Joe and I continue to run Beyond the Point, some seven years after its creation? After all, we earn no money from …
Albert, Somme
Whilst on a road-trip through France, I passed through the town of Albert, an old town two hours north of Paris. Albert was founded as …
Cleopatra’s Needle & WW1 Damage
The last place that you expect to find an Egyptian relic is in central London – but you would be surprised! Known as Cleopatra’s Needle, …
The Supreme Court
Beyond the Point has gone on a special tour of the Supreme Court – the highest court in the UK. The court is based in …
Battle of the Somme – 36,500 Days Later
This article was written by BTP Liam on the 1st of July 2016, marking 100 years since the First Day of the Somme in light …
Essex Police Headquarters
Essex Police first dates back to 1840 when it was established as the Essex County Constabulary, based in the old military barracks in Arbour Lane, …
Exploring Remains of WW1 in the Thames Estuary
This article was written in January this year as an overview of Beyond the Point’s coverage of the First World War for the Imperial War …
Imperial War Museum
To commence Beyond the Point’s coverage of the First World War Centenary, in partnership with the Imperial War Museum, we thought we would visit the …
Southend Central Museum
The building originates back to 1905, when the site was first opened as the towns first free library. The Grade II listed site remained as …
Canvey-Benfleet Crossing & Benfleet Station
Prior to the construction of the Colvin opening bridge in 1931, a ferry and stepping stones at low tide were used to get from Benfleet …
Cox’ Stores & Cafe
Several years ago BTP Joe was on Shell Beach, Canvey, when he came across this old piece of pottery. It clearly belonged to the company …
Kynoch Sewage Works
Coryton was home to an explosives factory in the turn of the 20th Century which you can read about and see the remains of in …