Church St Erkenwald, Southend-on-Sea

Demolition

St Erkenwald's was finally demolished in 1995, whilst I was away at university. Fortunately, two members of my family were aware of my fondness of the church, and they captured some significant shots of the demolition for me.

These family shots are also supplemented by images from local historian Ian Yearsley, and John Underwood, a local man who responded to my request for more images in a local newspaper. Thanks are due to both, for permission to reproduce all of these images.

Images by Ian Yearsley

Image is dated 28th April 1995.

First Bite of Demolition - Copyright Ian Yearsley
First Bite of Demolition - Copyright Ian Yearsley

Images by Patricia Whitworth

Image by family member

Demolition - Copyright John Whitworth
Demolition - Copyright John Whitworth

Images by John Underwood

Demolition 1

Demolition 2

Demolition 3

Demolition - Copyright John Underwood
Demolition - Copyright John Underwood

Demolition 4

Demolition 5

Demolition - Copyright John Underwood
Demolition - Copyright John Underwood