The Coastguard Cottages
The Coastguards were in residence at Canvey Island long before the coastguard cottages were built. Originally they were in an old hulk based further up Holehaven. But as can be seen from this newspaper cutting new cottages for the coastguards were built. In 1883.
Two picture from the 1950s
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Canvey Island Essex |
The Coastguard Cottages |
Manchester Evening News 1883 |