West Cliff

West Cliff Promenade, 1895

West Cliff Promenade, 2006

The mini-bandstand has since been replaced by a cafe / snack bar. This was one of three bandstands along the Westcliff area. The top entrance of the Edwardian lift can be seen in the modern picture, which had not even been constructed when the first picture was taken over a century ago.

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The Bandstand, WestCliff, 1895

The Bandstand area, Westcliff, 2006

The original postcard above was likely taken from the top floor window of the Churchill Tavern and school of English, across the street. Unfortunately for the modern photo it was not possible to gain access to that location, therefore it was taken from a different elevation. The terrace of regal houses since became the 'Regency Hotel' and later the Regency school of english. Sadly, these listed buildings over time went into decline, most being used for temporary housing. However, they are now being redeveloped again as luxury housing. The Bandstand has since completely gone, and the structure in the foreground of the modern picture is the now derelict Motor Museum

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St. Lawrence Bandstand, Westcliff c.1905

Same view, 2007

Westcliff Boating Lake

Many decades ago, the bandstand disappeared, to make way for a boating lake. The site remains almost unchanged, just full of water! The building remains intact, and became a monkey sanctuary during the 1980's. The main building is still a cafeteria, with a children's play plark and art gallery also on the site
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Westcliff Lawns, early 1900's

Same view, 2007
The earlier picture was taken before the Edwardian lift was built, and also the bandstand has been replaced with a Victorian shelter, which in modern times has since been converted into a cafe/snack bar

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Nelson Crescent, West Cliff, 1895

Nelson Crescent, West Cliff, 2006

Very little has changed here in over a century! Except for the Victorian lamp-posts being replaced with what I assume are Edwardian style ones, and of course the addition of cars

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Western Undercliff,1895

Western Undercliff, 2006

Most of the western undercliff has been extensively redeveloped during the last decade, to make way for a road access link, connecting the port with the motorway. The entrance to the road tunnel, which now dominates much of the western undercliff is to the left of this photo.

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