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Grays pleasure beach opened in July 1906. The development was part of a bold attempt to create a seaside atmosphere on the Grays riverside, which involved the construction of gardens, a boating lake, and a swimming pool. The sandy beach was kept in place by a low wall, but nevertheless needed contin...

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Grays pleasure beach opened in July 1906. The development was part of a bold attempt to create a seaside atmosphere on the Grays riverside, which involved the construction of gardens, a boating lake, and a swimming pool. The sandy beach was kept in place by a low wall, but nevertheless needed continual replenishment with bargeloads of fine sand from the East Coast. Open air band concerts and other entertainments helped to maintain the seaside illusion.

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5th Aug 2009

Subjects:
History

Key Stages:
Foundation, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 4+

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Grays beach riverside Thurrock Essex

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