Brittain From Above Aug 10, 2008 00:07:34 There is a program Btitain From Abone on BBC about Brittain9Pm there is also a feature about Cnavey IslandDo Not Miss itLog into Britain From above click Stories then rewind then CanveySee it your selfYou need Adobie Flash to view
New Virtual Bowli... Jul 16, 2008 06:23:43 A New Brunswick Virtual Bowling venue is opening on Canvey on the 25th of July This facility will be the first in the ukWhat a scoop for the Island...
2009 Calendar now... Jul 01, 2008 14:05:13 The 2009 Canvey Island Historical Calender is now outTo order E Mail geoff@canvey.comPrice £5.99 plus postage
Historical Calendar Jun 25, 2008 00:47:25 Te new Canvey Island Historical Calendar is out soon-with over 80 old PhotosOnly £5.99Order now E Mail geoff@canvey.comalso My new Book is being pu...
Hi and welcome to Canvey Island I hope you enjoy this site. I am please to be the new mayor and hope to keep you informed of current and future events on the Island
Canvey Island Description
Canvey Island is full of history going back past Roman times.And can be traced back to Anglo Saxons,and carries the meaning'The Island of Cana's People'Originally the island was made up of five separate islands,maps exist to show this.It was used to pasture sheep. In 1592 some 4000 sheep were on the Island  and       In roman times the salt making industry thrived. Canvey eSTABLISHES A PARISH IN 1881.The dutch workers came to canvey to build a seawall in 1618 two of the original Dutch cottage can still be seen today on 1618 now a musium and another 1621.In the 17th and the late 19th centuries no less than four churches stood on the site of St Katherines(Now a Heratage centre)The viaalge school was built in 1874 opposite the church with REv Hayes being the first minister.In 1889 the 312 ft Well was drilled to supply water to the residence.More up to date the great floods of 1953 where 59 residence lost there lives.There is much to tell about out Island Log in to view our Historical Photos and News.
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