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Southend-on-Sea
Southend-on-Sea city (1991 pop. 155,720) and district, Essex, E England, at the mouth of the Thames River. The city is a popular seaside resort; its extensive amusement pier suffered major damage from fire in 2005. Manufactures include aluminum foil, paint, electronic equipment, and pharmaceuticals. Yachting events are held there annually. Southend-on-Sea also has an airport. |
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"Southend-on-Sea." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Southend-on-Sea." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Sthend.html "Southend-on-Sea." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Sthend.html |
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Southend‐on‐Sea
Southend‐on‐Sea, England/UK Sowthende ‘The Southern End (of Prittlewell Parish)’; the parish, originally a Saxon settlement, is now part of Southend, just north of the town centre.
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JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Southend‐on‐Sea." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Southend‐on‐Sea." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-SouthendonSea.html JOHN EVERETT-HEATH. "Southend‐on‐Sea." Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O209-SouthendonSea.html |
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Southend on Sea
Southend on Sea Sthend. Sowthende 1481. ‘The southern end (of Prittlewell parish)’. ME south + ende.
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A. D. MILLS. "Southend on Sea." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. A. D. MILLS. "Southend on Sea." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-SouthendonSea.html A. D. MILLS. "Southend on Sea." A Dictionary of British Place-Names. 2003. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O40-SouthendonSea.html |
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