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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. Southend-on-SeaTown and unitary authority (pop., 2001: 160,256), geographic and historic county of Essex, southeastern England. It lies on the Thames estuary and the North Sea. The nearest seaside resort to London, it attracts millions of visitors, and there are many resident commuters. It is noted for its 1.3-mi (2.2-km) pier as well as its beaches and gardens; yachting is popular. A 12th-century priory houses a museum. |
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| A new courtyard at the heart of a medical equipment manufacturing complex in Southend-on-Sea, UK is bordered by a stainless steel pagoda leading to an enclosure of cast glass panels. Ipeco, based in Southend-on-Sea, England, has over 30 years experience in design and manufacture of crew seats for commercial, commuter, executive, and military aircraft. |
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