Southend-on-sea was originally the southern part of the Prittlewel Priory and in 1892 the town became a borough.Before and after the second world war it was a favourite day trip for the people of London.In the west is Leigh-on-sea wih the older part dating back to the"Domesday Book of 1080".To the east is Westcliff-on-sea then Southend-on-sea with the Pier (Over a mile and a quarter long) after that Southchurch and at the futhest east is Shoeburyness.

Southend on Sea first became a popular place to visit when wealthy people began visiting in 1789 although it was a fishing villag before then with only 16 small cottages.