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Town and island in Essex, England
Photo: John Myers, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Canvey Island is on the south coast of Essex.
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Volunteer-run museum in an old bus depot built in 1934 housing 30 vintage buses and various lorries.
Built in 1618 by Dutch engineer who settled here to drain the land.
Play in the non-league and famous for their ground below sea level.
Seaside cafe designed by notable architect Ove Arup.
Restaurant & bar.
By train
The nearest station is Benfleet station which is on the line between London Fenchurch St and Southend-on-Sea. There are buses from Benfleet station to Canvey Island.
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Southend-on-Sea, Essex · Regional · SEN
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