Tag: Post-War & Cold War

10 April 201615 March 2021 By Joe Mander

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 real treasure on the island, so glad your covering it!” – make your own mind up! Historical Background The history of Canvey Island’s drainage is actually quite an important one….

1 December 20131 April 2021 By Liam Heatherson

Remembering the 1953 Floods on Canvey

Thursday 31st January 2013 marked 60 long years since Canvey Island was hit by an abnormal storm causing mass flooding and damage to many many people’s property and lives. The horrific event terrorised Canvey however the whole of the Essex coast was affected as well as other places. On the night of 31st January 1953…