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:

Clacton and Frinton Gazette: Pier Hill looking towards the Kursaal in the 1970sPier Hill looking towards the Kursaal in the 1970s

Clacton and Frinton 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

Clacton and Frinton Gazette: Marine Parade, Southend - late 1960s or early 1970sMarine Parade, Southend - late 1960s or early 1970s

Clacton and Frinton 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

Clacton and Frinton Gazette: And for real history buffs...Southend in the 1920sAnd for real history buffs...Southend in the 1920s