FEATURE: Laurel & Hardy's days in Southend
Did you know that arguably the greatest comedy duo of all time performed a series of shows during a
week-long residency in Southend?
Laurel and Hardy travelled from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central in August 1952 to
entertain crowds at the Odeon cinema in the High Street.
The pair stayed, for seven nights, at the Palace Hotel (which is now being renovated and renamed
Park Inn Southend) and travelled around the area during the daytime.
Longpier @ Sep 13, 2009 4:41 PM EST | Blog Profile
