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Butchers van, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexA butcher poses beside his new delivery van. Tom Greenwood was a family butcher at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, and clearly took pride in his new mode of transport. circa 1920
Cinema projectors, Regal Cinema, Walton, EssexCinema projection equipment in the Regal Cinema, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. The projector on the left showed only still images from hand made glass slides which were overlaid onto the running film to
Sea Cadet parade, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexThe band of TS Wooltan, the sea cadet unit based at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, leading the annual Armistice Day procession through the town. 1955
Schoolchildren dressed as Red Indians, Walton, EssexA group of schoolchildren dressed as Red Indians at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, with their teacher standing at the back. They were performing a play based on Hiawatha
Wool shop window display, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexWindow display at a wool shop in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex circa 1948
Girls Friendly Outing, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexThree horse-drawn carriages prepare to take a group of young women on a day trip from the Vicarage at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. They are possibly members of a Girls Friendly Society. 1907
Pams Bakers shop staff, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexPictured inside their High Street bakers shop are the staff of Pams Bakers at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. 1953
Carnival fancy dress parade, Walton on the Naze, EssexA carnival or fancy dress parade heading down the High Street at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. circa 1905
Film still of schoolgirl in the road, Walton, EssexA scene from a school filmmaking project at Walton-on-the-Naze Secondary School, Essex, showing a girl sitting on a chair in the middle of the road outside The Bath House Trumans pub. 1967
Little Bo Peep carnival costume, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Two lifeboat coxswains, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexRetiring lifeboat coxswain John Byford (left) and new coxswain Thomas Bloom, pictured at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. John Byford had been cox from 1929 and Thomas Bloom, known locally as Puggy
Second pier at Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexView of the second pier at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, built in 1869. An earlier pier built further up the coastline was destroyed by a winter storm in 1881
True to the Core lifeboat crew, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexThe crew of the True to the Core lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, seen here wearing their cork lifebelts and souwesters. circa 1895
Coronation fancy dress party, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Camera and photography shop interior, Walton, EssexInterior view of camera sales and professional photographers shop at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. A large array of different sizes and types of film are displayed behind the counter
Schoolchildren on Red Crag, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexThese three schoolgirls from Walton-on-the-Naze Secondary School, Essex, are taking direction from a schoolboy operating the camera for a 16mm film project
Sea cadet training, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexA senior cadet in the sea cadet unit based at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, instructs four junior cadets on the correct way to present arms with rifles. circa 1960
First pier at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin over pier, Walton, EssexAt 4pm on 19 August 1931 crowds of onlookers lined the pier and promenades at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, to watch the famous Graf Zeppelin fly along the Essex coastline
Prince George opening Esplanade, Walton, EssexPrince George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942) opening the Princes Esplanade at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Seen here addressing the crowd before performing the official opening by cutting the ribbon
Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat, Walton, EssexThe first National Lifeboat Institution lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, donated by and named after The Honourable Artillery Company whose Drama Club sponsored it, was launched in 1884
Old Friends and New, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexDuring the First World War a group of soldiers join the local fishermen and old sea dogs and their wives along with three children for a photograph before the men go off to fight. 1915
Coronation street party, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexTo celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II the town of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, organised four childrens street parties at various locations around the town
Crew of the Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat, WaltonCrew members of the Honourable Artillery Company lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Seen here at the boathouse, wearing their cork lifebelts with the lifeboat behind them
Boy Scouts in Lifeboat Day parade, Walton-on-the-NazeSome of the first Boy Scouts in the UK taking part in the Annual Lifeboat Day parade through the seaside town of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. circa 1910
VJ Day street party, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexTo celebrate Victory over Japan Day, the children of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, were given a street party with lots of fun and games
Schoolchildren in class, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexSchoolchildren photographed during a lesson at a school in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Some of them are looking rather bored. circa 1946
Prince George naming the new lifeboat, Walton, EssexPrince George, Duke of Kent (1902-1942), at the naming ceremony of the new lifeboat at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. The boat was named EMED
Wartime Lifeboat Crew after a dramatic rescue, WaltonEight members of the lifeboat crew at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, pictured on the day they rescued three men from the barge Martha
School teacher and pupils in filmmaking project, WaltonWalton-on-the-Naze Secondary School teacher Mr Lou Broom encouraged his pupils to learn various skills during the making of several award winning films
Pub bar and landlord, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexMr Bert Lindsell, the landlord of The Victory Pub in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, standing proudly behind his well-stocked bar. circa 1966
Butchers shop display, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexA Prestcold refrigerated display cabinet at C R Harris Butchers in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, with advertising material for Birds Eye and Frood foods. 1965
Canvassing for votes, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexRobert Cresswell, who operated the twice daily omnibus service from Walton-on-the-Naze to Colchester and back, pictured with his supporters canvassing for votes during the Town Council elections
Charabanc outing, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexTwenty-eight men, most of them with a carnation on their lapel, and two women, posing for their photo before setting off in a charabanc for a days outing to the races, organised by the Marine Hotel
British Legion Childrens Christmas Party, Walton, Essex
VE Day street party, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexTo celebrate Victory in Europe Day, the children of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, were given a street party with food and cakes which had been in very short supply during the war years
Sea Scouts on board a yacht, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexSea Scouts pose among the rigging of their training yacht at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. circa 1910
Girls Life Brigade carnival procession, Walton, EssexGirls Life Brigade youngsters in fancy dress during the annual carnival procession at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. 1953
Pram Race contestants, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexAs part of the week-long fun and games organised for the Walton-on-the-Naze Carnival, these young men were pictured at the start of the annual pram race
The Young Ones, rock and roll band, Walton, EssexThree guitarists, a drummer and a vocalist who formed The Young Ones rock and roll band in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. 1963
Walton Belle Paddle Steamship, Walton, EssexThe Walton Belle, one of the Belle Fleet of paddle steamers, arriving at the pier at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, with passengers from along the coast. circa 1900
Church parade, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexA parade of people leaving All Saints Church, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, led by the recently formed Boy Scouts. circa 1910
Coronation party, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexTo celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II the town of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, organised four childrens parties at various locations around the town
Carnival Queen and attendants, Walton, EssexThe Carnival Queen and her two attendants during the 1955 carnival procession through Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. 1955
Holidaymakers at Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexThis large crowd of regular August visitors to Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, gathered together for a group photo. They organised beach games and various events each year
Newspaper delivery boys and girls, Walton, EssexThe girls and boys who delivered newspapers for Mark James & Son, newsagents of Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. They were given a treat on 2 September 1953 when they were all taken to Wembley to see Tex
Children collecting paper to aid war effort, Walton, EssexThis group of children at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, have collected paper and cardboard for salvage to support the war effort. circa 1940
Cheeky sea cadet, TS Wooltan, Walton-on-the-Naze, EssexA cheeky lad in his sea cadet uniform. He is a member of TS Wooltan, the sea cadet unit based at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. 1956