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Southend-on-Sea is a seaside resort in Essex, situated within the Thames Gateway on the north side of the Thames estuary 40 miles (64 km) east of central London
Originally the south end of the village of Prittlewell, Southend became a seaside resort during the Georgian era.
Southend Pier is the world's longest pleasure pier at 1.34 miles (2158m)
Notable people from Southend-on-Sea include Gary Brooker (lead singer of Procol Harum), Gemma Craven (actress), comedian Lee Evans, Phill Jupitus (comedian), actress Helen Mirren, and Rachel Riley, co-presenter of the television programme Countdown.
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