The pictures below show how much change has taken place over the years in the area of Church Corner.
'Then and Now' views of Church Corner
The view from School Lane. In the top picture (c.1910) can be seen the Village Institute, Knightley's shop and The Anchor.
Jon Wennington
The top picture shows St. Mary's Church, Benfleet, in 1909. The children are, left to right, Edna Quilter, Ruby Ross, Olive Ross and Digby Young.
'Then' - Bygone Benfleet (Norman Chisman). 'Now' - Jon Wennington
The top picture shows Church Corner viewed from Endway c. early 1920s. The war Memorial was built in 1921, the Village Institute and Knightley's shop were demolished c.1930.
Jon Wennington
The 'Then' picture shows officials from Benfleet Urban District Council announcing to the local people, in February 1952, the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The larger building to the right of the War Memorial was the Clock House Café and next to that was the Westminster Bank.
Jon Wennington
The 'Then' picture shows the Village Institute, Knightley's store, The Anchor and the War Memorial. It would have been taken sometime between 1920 and 1932.
Jon Wennington
The 'Then' picture was donated to the Archive by Jill Burkett and was taken by her father, Douglas Alfred Laver.
Jon Wennington
The 'Then' picture was donated to the Archive by Jill Burkett and was taken by her father, Douglas Alfred Laver.
Jon Wennington
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