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The Creek and Crossing

The story from stepping stones to bridge.

  • A report of the Canvey Bridge Pile Driving Ceremony

    A report of the Canvey Bridge Pile Driving Ceremony

    In the Benfleet Gazette of 23rd May 1930
  • Aerial photos of Benfleet Creek

    Aerial photos of Benfleet Creek

    Interesting views of the creek.
  • Benfleet Creek

    Benfleet Creek

    From flow of water to flow of traffic
  • Benfleet Flood Barrier

    Benfleet Flood Barrier

    The Benfleet flood barrier was opened in 1983. It was built to help protect low lying areas of Canvey Island and Benfleet, such as Hopes Green, from flooding.
  • Building the bridge

    Building the bridge

    Construction of the new bridge to Canvey
  • Canvey Bridge Pile Driving Ceremony

    Canvey Bridge Pile Driving Ceremony

    The first pile is driven in by Essex Lord Lieut. R.B. Colvin on Wed. 21st May 1930
  • Canvey Island "Life-Line"

    Canvey Island "Life-Line"

    The most curious bridge in Essex
  • Celebrating the new Benfleet to Canvey bridge

    Celebrating the new Benfleet to Canvey bridge

    Luncheon Menu
  • Comment on "Recording the changing face of Benfleet : Part Two"

    Comment on "Recording the changing face of Benfleet : Part Two"

    Regarding the photo, ‘Former light ship and yacht club HQ’, I have been comparing several ...
  • Crossing the Creek and Progress in building the bridge

    Crossing the Creek and Progress in building the bridge

    The video shows various vehicles crossing Benfleet Creek and the state of progress in building the bridge.
  • Frozen Benfleet 1947 & 1963

    Frozen Benfleet 1947 & 1963

    Ice floes in the Creek taken in 1947 and then sixteen years later more photos taken in 1963.
  • New Aerial Photos of Benfleet Creek

    New Aerial Photos of Benfleet Creek

    Pictures taken by David Hurrell while accompanying his 90 year old father who was taking his first flying lesson.
  • Official Opening of the Colvin Bridge

    Official Opening of the Colvin Bridge

    Bridge opened on 21st May 1931 by Alderman J. H. Burrows
  • Recording the changing face of Benfleet : Part Two

    Recording the changing face of Benfleet : Part Two

    Further photos of Benfleet by Tom Scott
  • Recording the changing face of Benfleet:  Part One  -  Demolition and rebuilding

    Recording the changing face of Benfleet: Part One - Demolition and rebuilding

    The photographs of Tom Scott
  • Speeches at the Bridge Pile Driving Luncheon

    Speeches at the Bridge Pile Driving Luncheon

    These are reconstructions of speeches made on 21st May 1930
  • Swimming and Boating in The Creek

    Swimming and Boating in The Creek

    Family Fun
  • The Bridging of Benfleet Creek

    The Bridging of Benfleet Creek

    A welcome end to some forgotten hazards of early motoring.
  • The Ferry Bell

    The Ferry Bell

    South Benfleet to Canvey Ferry
  • The ford between South Benfleet and Canvey Island

    The ford between South Benfleet and Canvey Island

    Horse drawn wagons crossing The Creek.
  • The Radio-Active Fango Baths Ltd

    The Radio-Active Fango Baths Ltd

    A development to terrify
  • The Thames Barge in Benfleet Waters

    The Thames Barge in Benfleet Waters

    Some background information plus a selection of artistic and photographic images
  • When 'The Creek' froze in February 1929

    When 'The Creek' froze in February 1929

    It may seem cold at the moment (December 2022) but in 1929 it was much colder and brought many problems.
  • Work progresses on the Colvin Bridge

    Work progresses on the Colvin Bridge

    Building The Colvin Bridge 1930
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