| Event type: | Meeting |
| Date: | Monday 16th August 2027 |
| Time: | 10:30 am |
| Group: | Monthly Talks |
| Venue: | Theydon Bois Village Hall |
| Cost: | Free to members |

Speaker - Andrew Summers.
Based on Marian Pearce's book, this is the story of Southend's nearly 200-year-old, world-famous pier - reputed to be the longest pleasure pier in the world - and the fierce opposition that had to be overcome to build it. Includes short videos.