Book Description
The Kursaal was the largest amusement park in the south of England throughout much of the 20th Century, and the destination for thousands of East Enders, and others, up to the 1960s. This book tells the story of the Kursaal, from its origins in the late 19th Century, to the closure of the park in the late 1970s, and of the buildings in the 1980s, and then to its re-opening at the very end of the last century. With 160 photographs - showing the Kursaal through the years - many of which are published here for the first time.
About the Author
Ken taught history in the Southend comprehensive school before joining the staff of Southend Museums Service. Having studied for a Diploma in Archaeology and an MA in Local and Regional History, his main interests are in the archaeology and local history of the Southend area, and he curates those collections at Southend Museum.
He has undertaken extensive research on local history and has written several books for his Museum. He has had two books published by Sutton Publishing in the 'Britain in Old Photographs' series.
He has a special interest in the history of the day tripper from London in the late Victorian period. His hobbies include gardening and holidaying in France.
