On this page, you’ll find some information on Southend’s history, and on what Southend has to offer today. We’ll also show you what else is available on our site.
Southend History
Southend-on-Sea takes its name from it’s location at the “South End” of Prittlewell in the 18th Century. Prittlewell was the original local settlement, featuring the Domesday Book.
The city’s popularity grew in the 19th Century as a popular seaside location for tourists and those looking to get away from London for the day.
In the 21st Century, Southend-on-Sea is a major city in the UK, with a population of over 160,000.
If you’re looking for more on the history of Southend, we’d recommend the book A History of Southend, by local historian Ian Yearsley.
Southend Today
Southend is most famous for its pleasure pier and beach, and the city has a range of attractions on offer, including the
annual illuminations, Carnival (August), Southend Air Show (May), boat trips, Adventure Island, the Golden Mile of arcades and
the Kursaal bowling alley.
The city also has a strong lineup of shops on the High Street, plus an assortment of restaurants, bars, cafes and night clubs.
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Southend
Statistics
| Population: | 160,256 (2001 census) 162,000 (Southend Council 2007 figures) Ratio: 47% male, 53% female |
| STD Area Code: |
01702 |
| Post Code: | SS |
| Location: | 42 miles east of London |
| Grid Ref: | TQ:8780 8650 |
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Shopping in Southend
Southend-on-Sea has a central High Street, with two covered shopping areas, The Royals and the Victoria Shopping Centre.
See our section on Shopping in Southend for more on the High Street
Visiting Southend
Looking for ideas on what Southend has to offer? See our Visiting Southend or What’s In Southend sections.
Books on Southend and Essex
Looking for some information on the history of Southend, or the surrounding areas of Leigh-on-Sea, Rochford, Hadleigh, Prittlewell and Rayleigh? See our page of Southend-on-Sea Books.
Southend Newspapers
The local newspapers for the area are: Echo, Observer, Standard, Yellow
Advertiser , and here are some contact details:
Echo (Daily on Weekdays)
Web: www.echo-news.co.uk/
Tel: 0844 4774 512 (local rate)
Published by: Newsquest MediaSouthend Standard (Weekly. Distributed free, and sold for 30p)
Distribution: 62,266 delivered weekly (VFD figures Jan-Jun 06)
Web: www.southendstandard.co.uk
News: 01702-321151
Deliveries: 01268-522792
Published by: Newsquest MediaYellow Advertiser (Weekly. Distributed free in Southend, Leigh & Shoebury area)
Distribution: 63,032 a week (VFD figures Jan-Jun 06)
Web: www.yellowad.co.uk
Switchboard:01268-503400
Editorial: 01268-503460
Distribution: 01268-503380
Owned by: Trinity MirrorLeigh Times (Fortnightly, distributed free)
Web: www.leightimes.co.uk
Tel: 01702-477666 or 01702-474455The Essex Enquirer
01277 627300
Web: www.theenquirer.co.uk
Tel: 01277 627300Essex Chronicle
Web: www.essexchronicle.co.uk
