Allhallows-on-Sea
3rd December 1961
"C" Class 0-6-0 No. 31689 is seen backing into the platform on the last day of passenger service before permanent closure. The loading gauge on the right is standing over part of the run-a-round loop. The water tower behind the locomotive and the pub/hotel in the distance are the only structures in this view which remain standing today. © David Glasspool Collection
1972
A sad scene of dereliction, showing the dismantling of the W-shaped 1933 SR canopy nearing completion. The SR station building and upward-sloping canopy were still fully intact at this time. The former signal box can be clearly seen in this view - the glazing has gone, but the casement window frames are still in evidence. The concrete platform edging, gradually disappearing, looks almost brand new. © Roger Goodrum
1980s
The former station site has long since been occupied by a holiday home park, but one prominent feature does remain, to remind us a railway once existed here. This is the water tower, once found at the southern end of the station platform. Fully restored, it is now a permanent feature and since this photograph was taken, a flower bed has emerged around the post. The caravans on the right have also since been replaced by more permanent-looking affairs. © Roger Goodrum
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