Southend-on-Sea, commonly referred to as Southend, is a coastal city and unitary authority area with borough status in southeastern Essex, England. It lies on the north side of the Thames Estuary, 40 miles (64 km) east of central London. It is bordered to the north by Rochford and to the west by Castle Point. It is home to the longest pleasure pier in the world, Southend Pier. London Southend Airport is located north of the city centre.
Image: View north along Southend High Street (geograph 7675871)
Image: Southend Pier with train
Image: St Mary, Prittlewell geograph.org.uk 3944549
Image: Westcliff on Sea, Western Esplanade (geograph 7675875)
Rochford is a local government district in Essex, England. It is named after one of its main settlements, Rochford, where the council is based. The largest town in the district is Rayleigh. Other places in the district include Hockley, Ashingdon, Great Wakering, Canewdon and Hullbridge.
Rochford, the administrative centre and one of the towns of the district
Rayleigh, one of the towns of the district and its largest settlement
Hawkwell, one of the villages of the district