Neglected Pavilion Southend on Sea, Essex

[petach]

On the cliffs above the seafront at Southend on Sea. This neglected pavilion appeared to be abandoned, but I hesitate to say so. It is relatively clean and grafitti free




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[Genster]

Nice, very nice

 

[petach]

thank you "All seeing" Genster!

 

[NYC818]

wonderful images .... did you get a chance to walk around? The lawn looks nicely cut as well....

 

[Gab]

Very interesting Peter (and of course nice pictures ) , which was the purpose of this place?

 

[petach]

Hi all, thanks for comments. Southend on Sea is really on the River Thames Estuary, almost at the sea. It is about 30 miles from my home and I am a frequent visitor. The pavilion is somewhere one could sit as a holiday maker, promenader or whatever, shelter from sun, rain, read a book or a news journal, picnic, people watch etc. I like this pavilion, so much care went into its construction. It is a shame it has been left like this. I have a soft spot for art deco and would like to see it refurbished.

 

[mars]

Nice images of a very interesting -- for me also a bit strange -- place. Thanks for sharing and for the explanation as well.

 

[Marcus E.]

A bit sad to see it so empty and neglected, the place seems to have such charm!..

 

[Gyl]

Abandoned! Is it possible?
In France such a pavilion will be full of sad grafittis...
Il think there is a lot of nice photos to do if you can enter.
I should do it if it was near my home.