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« on: Saturday 17 March 07 17:59 GMT (UK) »
does anyone know were i might find names or people who help biuld southend on sea pier at the begining of last century, the council hasnt got any.
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brown's and broom's of norfolk area, butcher of bromyard, goodall' edmonton, tottenham, bexley heath, walthamstow.  attwell/atwell? hamlett of walthamstow.  long's of norfolk

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Re: pier
« Reply #1 on: Saturday 17 March 07 19:45 GMT (UK) »
Ike,

According to a Times law report of a civil case over the construction of the pier, the engineers and designers were Mr John Brunlees of the firm Brunlees and McKerrow of Queen Victoria Street, London.  They had a contract with the Local Board in Southend who were building the pier. Messrs Erroll were employed as contractors.
The Times, Tuesday, May 12, 1891; pg. 3;

This may be starting point for you. You could track down some local newspapers of the time for further information.

Have you tried the Essex Record Office?
http://seax.essexcc.gov.uk/login.asp


Phil
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Re: pier
« Reply #2 on: Saturday 17 March 07 20:37 GMT (UK) »
thanks very much for the imfo you sent me like to find when g.dad worked on it
fran
brown's and broom's of norfolk area, butcher of bromyard, goodall' edmonton, tottenham, bexley heath, walthamstow.  attwell/atwell? hamlett of walthamstow.  long's of norfolk

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Re: pier
« Reply #3 on: Friday 01 January 16 19:54 GMT (UK) »
I beleive the pier was actually designed by John's father Sir James Brunlees