Aerial view of the Hopes Green estate, Benfleet
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Image: © Edward Clack Taken: 17 Jun 1987
This photo shows almost all of the Hopes Green estate, apart from the northernmost third, and the south-west corner known as the 'Bird' estate Image In the foreground are allotments. In the background, the green is part of the Hopes Green recreation ground. The railway, from Southend and Benfleet to Fenchurch Street is visible in the bottom left corner.