Rochford Rural District
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Rochford Rural District was a rural district in Essex, England, from 1894 to 1974, covering Rochford and surrounding parishes. It was abolished in 1974 to become part of the new Rochford District.
Old Courthouse, South Street, Rochford: Council's offices in mid-20th century
North Shoebury
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North Shoebury is part of Shoeburyness, a suburb of the city of Southend-on-Sea in Essex, England. North Shoebury was historically a separate village and parish. The civil parish was abolished in 1933
Rochford Rural District
…to create the Benfleet Urban District, and at the same time the parishes of Rayleigh and Rawreth were removed to create the Rayleigh Urban District. North Shoebury and Eastwood were absorbed into Southend in 1933. In the early years, the council met at the boardroom at the workhouse, and its staff were based at…
St Mary's Church, North Shoebury